Senior Theatre

Jonathan Mandell looks at three plays about caregiving on stage recently in New York.

In the second installment of this series, Lanxing Fu discusses The Living Stage NYC, an intergenerational collaboration between Superhero Clubhouse and the community of Meltzer Towers.

Ash Marinaccio shares her experience working with seniors through a four-month residency with the Queens Theatre in New York City.

Rhiannon D’Averc on The Father by Florian Zeller, playing in London’s West End.

Maria Genné discusses the philosophy of Kairos! Alive and its community work with youth and the elderly.

Lynn Mullin interviews playwright Arthur Keyser about his journey to playwriting and his process.

Henrik Eger interviews Robb Hutter about his work with Philly Senior Stage. 

Chief Operating Officer Maureen Kellen-Thomas discusses EngAGE’s Mentoring theatre program that pairs senior citizens with high school students. 

Antoinette Ford writes about the work of Double Nickels Theatre Company, and the power of Reminiscence Theatre.

Lynn Mullin interviews Bonnie Vorenberg about her role with Senior Theatre Resource Center and her passion for working with seniors.

Monciella Elder, director of Past Prime Players, answers some common questions about Senior Theatre.

Lynn Mullin kicks off this week’s series on Senior Theatre by discussing the changing age demographics in the US, and how theatre can have a part in enriching older adults’ quality of life.