Webster City Community Theatre is excited to launch the “Over the Speed Limit Players.” The troupe is designed for performers who are 55 years of age and over. Veteran actors and anyone who has ever wanted to be part of theatre, is welcome to check it out. Senior theatre allows players the option of memorizing lines and lyrics and a shorter rehearsal period.
The troupe’s first venture is to perform the senior version of “Fiddler on the Roof.” Readers Theatre on Sunday, January 11, will introduce participants to the script, characters, and music of this popular musical. Discover the adjustments that have been made to the script and music to reduce the play to about an hour run time. Curious? Join us at 3:00 pm. Optional, bring a snack to share and your own beverage.
Music Theatre International (MTI) introduced Broadway Junior musicals several years ago for casts of kids 18 years of age and under. WCCT has brought the following junior shows to the stage: Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Shrek, Annie, Mary Poppins, Honk, and Alice in Wonderland. The program has proven to be very popular at introducing children to theatre and Broadway shows.
Recently MTI introduced the senior genre for older adults. Its first offerings include Fiddler on the Roof,Guys and Dolls, Singing in the Rain, Music Man, and Into the Woods. There are more titles in development. WCCT will introduce this new concept to members of the Iowa Community Theatre Association when they host its state convention March 27-28.
According to Loween Getter, the “Over the Speed Limit Players” will learn theatre basics, read scripts, perform short skits, one act and full plays, and radio plays for their own enjoyment or to entertain on the theatre’s stage and at other local venues.Performances will range from readers theatre to staged readings or full shows. Sets, props, and costumes will be simplified. There are opportunities to learn about backstage and front-of-house duties as well as acting on stage.
For more information, text Getter at 515-297-0846.