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CEO & Executive Artistic Director

The Naples Players

As the chief officer of The Naples Players, Bryce Alexander oversees all elements of the theater’s productions, identity, messaging, quality, programs, finances, vision and development. And he does it all, he said, through caring.

“For me, the foundations of business are simple; care fully, communicate directly. Those words have always oriented me toward success,” Alexander says. “It’s amazing what can be accomplished together when others know that you care. I hope to make The Naples Players a national example of how arts organizations can engage with, be supported by and make improvements to their own communities.”

During his tenure with The Naples Players, Alexander has increased the number of students served by more than 30% per year, while also initiating a “wellness through the arts” program serving many historically underserved populations through theater and improv therapy.

For his work with The Naples Players and dedication to the SWFL community, he was honored as a Champion of the Arts by Gulfshore Life magazine in 2020, and a Man of the Year in 2021. He is currently a member of the Advisory Council for Leadership Collier at the Naples Chamber of Commerce and the vice chair of the Collier County Emergency Medical Authority.