Producing and developing new plays or classics from a different vantage point is our focus . We set productions in site specific areas that have been traditionally under-served that reflect the issues of the community . We reach out to the community involving members and relevant organizations in the process of bringing the project to fruition. The Latest project is to restart our New Works in Progress Series at Saint Paul’s Villa. New Works in Progress focuses on a sometimes-forgotten population, Seniors in Assisted living. These are not active seniors in an independent living situation. These seniors have many physical/emotional issues that prevent them from getting on a senior bus and enjoying theatre in a traditional environment. Most are living on fixed incomes and ticket costs are also an issue
New Works in Progress hold rehearsals and staged readings performances at St Paul’s Villa . Seniors are an essential part of the development process. Seniors attend rehearsals, offer suggestions, and help to shape the final product. Senior wit, wisdom and experience is invaluable to the success of the series.
The final staged reading performances are presented with a suggestion of a set, full props, sound cues, costumes and pro actors. A talkback follows, with the playwright in the hot seat and the audience giving feedback . We film all the staged readings and talk backs. Two plays are then chosen for a full production.
It is time to activate this program in the St Paul’s space again. We are a producing entity again and need our seniors’ input.
The program was interrupted by Covid. No outside activities at St Paul’s were conducted due to Covid.
It is time to reactivate this program in the St Paul’s space again. We are a producing entity again and need our seniors’ input.