Are you interested in theatre (no experience needed), age 50+, and based in the Bellingham area? Well, you might just be the right candidate to join either of two new theatre groups that popped up this summer!

Bellingham Senior Activity Center’s Dawn Anderson is facilitating the formation of The Golden Players and the Storytellers. September sessions start on September 4, 11, and 25.

The Bellingham Senior Activity Center explains this opportunity in more detail:

“The Golden Players: We need YOUR help in creating our first Variety Show, directed by Dawn, featuring 10-15 loosely – connected holiday-themed acts, most performed solo or in small groups, with a few entire troupe acts. The performance area accommodates wheelchair and/or physically frail entertainers. With places to sit, if needed. In addition to BSAC shows, you have the option to participate in our variety show traveling troupe performances.

Storytellers: We will produce two Plays each year that are designed specifically for older adults, accommodating the abilities of seniors. Stories will feature older characters in current situations in older persons’ lives, in age-appropriate roles. Readers Theater is also an option, where actors can hold the script in their hands or hide it.

We need YOUR help to make this idea a reality. Are you interested in directing the first play? (You get to decide which play +  the rehearsal day/time/location) 

We need YOU! 

Are you an actor? (Both Troupes) 

The Golden Players: Are you a comedian, singer, musician, dancer, juggler / prop manipulator, magician / illusionist, clown / mime, puppeteer / ventriloquist, poet, emcee.  Perhaps you have an idea for a group variety act but need other entertainers to perform it with you. Come with your ideas + we’ll help you bring them to life!

Or is behind-the-scenes more your style? (Both Troupes) Are you a director, stage manager, writer, set designer / builder, costumer, prop master, sound / light tech, music DJ, photographer, videographer, admin: co-facilitator or coordinator: communications, finance, volunteer, travel troupe, education, or assist at shows.

Open to all skill levels, no experience necessary. Whether you have a passion for the spotlight or prefer to support from behind the scenes, there’s a place for you in these productions!

Education

Let us know if you are interested in being taught/mentored – or – teaching/mentoring entertainer or behind-the-scenes areas.

New to BSAC?

All Theatre Troupe participants are members of the Bellingham Senior Activity Center (BSAC). If you’re new to BSAC, feel free to join us as a BSAC visitor for up to three sessions. If you enjoy yourself and want to continue as a Theatre Troupe participant, you will then need to apply to the BSAC. The membership fee is $60 for one year from the date of purchase. (financial hardship scholarships available) In addition to participating in the Theatre Troupe, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in over 100 programs and activities each month! Most are offered at no additional charge, including your Theatre Troupe participation.