Gulfport Community Players offers a variety of live shows at the Back Door Theater and the city's Catherine A. Hickman Theater.The Back Door Theater seats 100 and is owned by the Gulfport Community Players. The troupe also rents out space for performances at the city's Catherine A. Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave S. Gulfport Community Players started in 1980. Membership is $10 a year.