About
SECOND CHANCE PLAYERS
​​At Second Chance Players, we provide an inclusive, transformative space for individuals in recovery, LGBTQ+ community members, and those impacted by trauma to heal, grow, and inspire through the performing arts. We believe in the transformative power of storytelling and artistic expression to support those on their journey to a happier, healthier life. Our work fosters a sense of community, offers a platform for self-expression, and delivers quality entertainment. This offers everyone a second chance to be heard, seen, and celebrated.
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Our first production, Bill W. and Dr. Bob, played to six sold-out audiences in February 2024. It was a perfect way to begin, bringing entertainment and inspiration to countless people in recovery and those who love them.
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That same year, we became an official nonprofit in the state of Texas and performed the Tony and Pulitzer Prize award-winning musical, Next to Normal, in October 2024. This November, we're presenting The Laramie Project, 25th Anniversary Production. We hope you'll join us on this journey of expression, creativity, and joy.
Meet Our
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bill Shea
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Bill has over 40 years of acting and directing experience. Originally from New York City, his early exposure to Broadway fueled his love of performing and live entertainment. Bill made his DFW directorial debut with the 2024 Second Chance Players production of Bill W. and Dr. Bob. He also took on double duty by playing Dr. Bob in that show. Although he is new to the Dallas theater scene, Bill has a rich background in community theater in New York. Second Chance Players combines two main passions in Bill's life, theater and recovery. ​​
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David Phillips
COSTUMER DESIGNER
David is a native Texan who has been involved in performing since an early age, when he began singing and dancing lessons and studied classical piano for 10 years. He enjoyed a long, successful career in the garment manufacturing industry. David was involved at Frisco community theater in many productions and capacities, both acting, directing, and set design. You've been able to find him on stage since 1982, performing in drag, both lip-synching and singing live, as well as taking on small acting parts with the Big D Roundup. In 2016, he took on the role of wicked stepmother in Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella at Garland Civic Theater, and also designed and made custom costumes. With Second Chance Players, the adventure continues.
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Marcus Hurt
BUSINESS DIRECTOR
Marcus Hurt brings passion, loyalty, and an amazing ability to manage a pivot table to his role on our board. We would be lost without him.
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Josh Bloyd
FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR
Josh Bloyd discovered his passion for performing in plays and musicals while growing up in Grand Prairie, Texas. He excelled in competitive speech and drama, earning multiple awards on the UIL and Texas Forensic Association circuit, including 4th place in Texas for Humorous Interpretation. After college, Josh moved out of Texas and launched a professional career with the Nielsen TV Ratings and Amazon. After two decades, Josh moved back to the Lone Star State, where he has renewed his passion for theater and performance. In Spring 2025, he joined the Turtle Creek Chorale as a Tenor 1 and actively supports the arts by attending performances at various theater venues throughout the area.
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Leah Shafer Glaser
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Leah Shafer Glaser leapt on stage at seven years old and found her first love in musical theater and has more than 20 productions to her name. She played Anne Smith in the 2024 Second Chance Players production of Bill W. and Dr. Bob and has presented a first-person interpretation of Henrietta Seiberling a dozen times around the country in Divine Dames: A Play About the Pioneer Women Who Made A.A. Great. Leah also sings with The Women's Chorus of Dallas and brings enthusiasm, experience, and curiosity to her work with Second Chance Players, as well as more than 15 years of journalism and communication experience.
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Caleb Ross
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Caleb Ross is a DFW local who grew up in the nearby community and youth theater scenes. With over 15 years of on-stage and technical stage experience and at least 40 shows under his belt, he is thrilled to bring these thought-provoking and invigorating stories to the stage. He first learned of Second Chance Players when he was asked to audition for the role of Gabe in our 2024 production of Next To Normal. In that, he saw the purpose and potential of this amazing group of people and just couldn’t help but join the team. He is pumped for what the future holds and can’t wait to see it. Follow him on Instagram at @caleb_ross_allegedly