Naples Fine Art Center

I recently moved in across the street from Naples Fine Art Center and was instantly drawn to its banner that advertised «Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,» a play by Tom Stoppard. (I read it in high school and knew I had to attend.)
Sweet, I thought, a theatre venue I can walk to that hosts absurdist, surrealist existentialist plays. Right up my alley! Literally!
I soon found out they just opened, and the building doubles as a small art gallery and intimate theater. I went to see the play twice. It was that good. (And because my partner wanted me to take him since we have a strong foundation of absurdist melodrama in our interactions ourselves. I think he enjoyed it almost more than I did.)
Everyone I met there, including the director of the gallery, the director of the theatre troupe (Alive Theatre) and the actor who played Rosencrantz were all friendly and great. The entire cast was good, but «Rosencrantz» stole the show and had me in stitches. Couldn’t have been more perfect for that part.
The theater seats 45, which means be ready to be up close and personal with the players, and get your tickets early!
Some of the art pieces in the gallery are beautiful and haunting, and there is quite an array for such a small space.
Drinks, alcoholic and non-​alcoholic, are sold in the gallery for a tasty price, and the first time I came, whatever orange punch they had made me very happy. Two for $ 5, great to share.
In general, I’m so stoked to have this place across the street and I look forward to the next line up.