Perry native Levi Shelton went from small roles at Perry Players to studying theatre at SCAD and landing a national TV role. He stars as John Szyc in NBC/Peacock’s Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, premiering October 16, 2025. The series shares victims’ stories through flashbacks, avoiding sensationalism, and marks a major step for Shelton, who still calls Perry home.

For more than four decades, the Perry Players have been an integral thread in the cultural fabric of our community. Each year, the Perry Players presents five family-friendly productions. They believe in investing in the next generation, offering summer workshops and youth performances as a core part of their programming. . These experiences give kids a supportive place to grow their skills and build confidence on stage and beyond.