Playhouse Theater

hillsborough co sheriff's web site shows that there 4 arrests made at fantasyland on 5/1

Uniform cop shined flashlight around both theaters, maze, booths, then left around 8 PM May 1.

Ive gone to Playhouse when im on vacation for a long time. Last June it was dead. A google search " tampa bay arrests playhouse theatre" verifies the bad news with many links to TBO and St Pete Times.

This place is pathetic and the #1 spot to get arrested for indecent exposure. Plus, it is absolutely filthy.

Read carefully the comments that are positive about this place. It should be transparent to you that those who write have personal interests in this place.

In January, police reported 163 arrests in a six-month undercover operation in Drew Park. There were 22 arrests at Playhouse Adult Theater and 21 arrests at another venue called Fantasy Land.

"Two guys behind a closed and locked door are free to do their thing without any worry."

This is simply NOT true.

If they "care" so much, why don't the owners offer to reimburse the hundreds of gay men who were not "shady" and who were arrested at the Playhouse the $3000 - $5000 they had to pay for attorney's fees and offer to hire a lawyer to get their records expunged? I would hardly qualify a place where over 400 people have been arrested as "safe".

what is everyone so up in arms about if you are not being a shady character no need to be worried it is a safe and friendly place to go the playhouse has been in business for along time im sure they didnt want any trouble with the cops but when your #1 people try and go after you so quit riding the place so hard there is enough business for everyone no need to bad mouth

dickbagger has interest in these places...look at his name ...it says it all...watch out guys it isn't safe...undercover work is not always published to the public...stay away

I normally visit the playhouse when I visit tampa but it HAS been the scene of several recent raids. I did not get that information from other cruisers i read it on TBO! Anyone that can read and follow links can easily find the reports!

Like I said-a lot of BS and wantithard is helping spread it. He claims he was there when more arrests were made. Let him show any link to a story on TBO or any connection to an arrest record for April 5th. I have to suspect he's a phony whos just out to harm the business. People need to judge for themselves anyway-and not the rantings of every person with a keyboard persuade them.

The last bust in Drew Park according to TBO was Mar. 15th. Although you may be right, I haven't found it yet.... just fyi

Wrong dickbagger I was there ..thank god I was behaving myself at that moment..........DANGEROUS PLACE TO GO!!!!!!!

WOW-has the BS gotten deep on this site. There wasn't any bust on April 5th. The place is not a filthy hole it's just older than most of the stores around here. If someone/anyone is worried about their safety then just go to the bath house, get a room and have at it. The bath house hasn't ever been bothered by cops or creeps in any way since it opened 6 years ago. Two guys behind a closed and locked door are free to do their thing without any worry.

Was there on Saturday afternoon. 1st timer. I went into the M/F theater. It was so dark I literally couldn't see my hand in front of my face let alone any of the seats. After a few minutes watching dialogue, I went to the arcade/maze area. This area was actually pretty cool. Large booths but no GHs. Went into a booth and started stroking. A couple of guys watched a little. I got nervous so went to another and blew my load. Not sure what is/isn't allowed in the maze area. Anyone have any guidance or pointers for a newbie?

Careful men.. This place is under constant surveilance along with the undercover work going on inside the rainbow bathhouse next door.

very dirty and nasty with many things going on that are not inside the law.

many arrests are taking place here

another sting took place early sunday 3am..on april 5

i google "tampa adult arrest" and found.......

3 Men Arrested At Adult Theater

TBO Staff

Published: March 15, 2009

TAMPA - Police arrested three men early this morning at the Playhouse Adult Theater in Drew Park.

All were charged with exposure and lewd and lascivious behavior, both misdemeanor charges.

Arrest reports say the three men were sitting on a front row couch of the theater watching a pornographic movie and masturbating about 1 a.m. today.

Arrested were: ERASED, 49, of Port St. Lucie; ERASED, 43, of Tampa; and ERASED, 70, of Tampa.

ERASED were released from the Orient Road Jail after posting $750 bonds each, jail records show.

This place is beyond belief. Stopped in last night for my first, and final, visit. It's run down and filthy beyond belief.

After all the raids and publicity surrounding those raids, you would think people would "wise-up" and stop going here. These raids will only continue, and their timing and frequency are totally unpredictable. To answer your question, it is never safe here.

is it safe to go back here. it sounds like a hot fun place but with the cops intruding ot puts a damper on visiting.....please let me know.sissy subslut robbie

bust here on 3-15-09 at 1 am

Hey guys,

As mentioned below there have been reports of arrests made at this location. Please cruise carefully and post what you know onto the listing.

Ed,
cruise Editor

I'm sure the arrests have made it a safer for all the gang activity in the area. Or not...

The full report is on TBO. 3 men busted around 1:00am, March 15. Damn shame.

two hungry holes at noon today

These days the Str8 couples are few and far between. They only let in the ones they know to keep the prostitutes out. In the meantime it's a great time for CDs & Tranny's.

Sxy, You have already shown your photos to THOUSANDS! If you're looking for action, I'll bet you'll get attention there. You'll probably be better dressed than most there! Have fun and enjoy! Many other gyrls have.

hello all, ive never been in an adult theater or abs while dressed or as a male...but going to a thater dressed is a huge fantasy of mine but obviously im very nervous (almost paranoid to actually try and do it...the reviews of this place sound fantastic and id love to think i could get the guts up to walk in or be walked in for a few hours....ill be in town untill wed tho working fri and sat,,,...honestly im not sure i quite have the guts yet but some encouragement never hurts
bobbi

Hey Dorothy
Your not in Kansas anymore.. Yes it's dark and yes it's full of men wanting to do nasty (fun) things. One theater attracts some couples,, and the Maze a horrible scary place ?

Not sure what you were expecting - but this is not the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall if that's what you were looking for.

Very dark, very seedy, and basically, not nice at all....the 'maze' is a horrible scary place with old perverts all hanging arond....basically disgusting!
Fun....??? No way!!!!! I stayed 5 mins and ran!

I was there today no more couples for a while guess the cops were around again , Be careful guys

friday 2/6 lunch anyone

from what I understand the current management doesn't care what you do in the maze or in the theater as long as it doesn't involve prostitution or drugs. But the booths are large enough for two people to be in no problem and the theater is so dark you can do just about anything in there.

I visited this place last night around 8pm. Place was dead...I am confused about the aracade. The gloryholes are not between the booths, but between a hall and a booth. How does that work out? There are cameras all in that area.

is this place the same place as the rainbow. did they join . these places were two diffent places

wed 1/21 daytime fun anyone

Went today (Sunday) - it was totally dead. Maybe 5 guys there in the 3 hours I hung around... Waste of $$.

Be there tonight after 6 and love to blow and get blowed. See you after 6 in the maze......

Fantasyland is alive and well. They re operating differently and new owners cleaned and built some theme rooms on the theater side they are charging 19 for singles and 19 for a couple.

Fantasyland is doing good. Last night there were 12 couples and about 40 men the 5 hours that we were there. They were paying customers. The parking lot was full and they had to park along the street.

going to be at playhouse about 1 today anyone want to meet around that time?

Anyone know what happend to Fantasyland they never come up when searching the area anymore????
If you know let mwe know thanks!

I went on Saturday night, 9 PM. The parking lot was busy but the gay theater was dead. The guy with the sign and camera was out front again.

the city bought the property for the college expansion, and about the guy picketing he was asked to leave and started to picket, there is know plan to close the rainbow cabaret

Surprise!

"City Votes To Purchase Drew Park Land
December 4, 2008

DREW PARK - The city council unanimously approved on Thursday spending more than $400,000 to purchase two adjoining parcels in Drew Park that could be used to build homes.

The city plans to buy the parcels at 4106 and 4108 N. Hubert Ave. at a cost of $402,800. The money to purchase the properties will come from the Drew Park Community Redevelopment Area fund.."

@ topjosh: The crackdown in Drew Park was explicitly because of a stated desire to improve and invest in the area. That's why the DPCR (i.e., special taxing district) was created. Nothing nefarious at work ... it's what the residents asked the city to do more than a year ago.

(Of course, that doesn't help US any, but, still ... )

what's with the guy picketing??? anyone know?

When is it going to closa as I see they are going to build houses there as the county bough it.

Read description above, thanks to the cruiser update, we know its open for business.

so is this placed now closed?

tuesday around noon anyone interested

iam going to be going here in a little while

Hey its always a risk out there anywhere anytime... as far as the hookers..they leave you alone and arent out there to steal your man... and I know most of them and believe it or not most of them are nice... they may approach you on the str8 side but polietly just tell them not interested and they make no fuss and leave you alone. Want less risk go to the bathhouse in the back and play the games even more than the theatre. Bendover does work there so dont take his word.. he is just giving out a false sense of security.
Just be careful and stay in the darker area of the theatre.

Do the girls still work the theaters?

I haven't read of any recent raids. Is it reasonable to assume they have slacked off for a while?

formermember... thanks for the information. I have not been in Tampa in a long time and I read where there have been a lot of busts. Will be visiting and wondering if the raids have calmed down. Bucki

Bucki....I have to admit Im a little leary to answer your question; seeing how the ONLY information you have on your bio is your age. But to answer your question....TPD and Hillsborough Co. authorities are doing a leangthy investigation / sweep / and making arrests in these types of businesses. ANY place like this ANY time is a risk. To be more specific...Theyre still out there, catching people. If youre going to play, play safe.

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