Whether you are an amateur or skilled professional, we have something for you! Here you’ll find TipSheets, books, and some of our favorite tools for teaching improvisation. From time to time, we also present interactive workshops which are a great way to hone your skills.
All of the different tools to help you hone your skills!
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Age on Stage®: Comedies …
$24.95Best Seller! This collection of ten 10-minute comedies is a...Best Seller! This collection of ten 10-minute comedies is a laugh fest all the way. Sparked with funny characters and humorous situations, lively dialogue, and just the right touch of charming goofiness. -
Teaching Senior Theatre C…
$15.00 – $20.00Based on the author's many years of teaching older actors,...Based on the author's many years of teaching older actors, this document will help you organize, plan, market, and teach Senior Theatre classes that inspire. -
Gin and Tonic
$5.00 – $35.00This laugh-out-loud comedy offers a fresh look at the problems of...This laugh-out-loud comedy offers a fresh look at the problems of senior dating. A 'never-fail' show! -
Senior Readers Theatre Ma…
$15.00 – $20.00With this concise guide, chock-full of simple techniques and practical...With this concise guide, chock-full of simple techniques and practical advice, you're well on your way to bring this awarding and dynamic form of theatre to older actors. -
New Plays for Mature Actors
$24.95This ever-popular collection of ten plays brings you up-to-date characters...This ever-popular collection of ten plays brings you up-to-date characters in current situations with plenty of females roles. Useful for amateur to professionals. A classic Senior Theatre book! -
The Challenge of Bureaucracy
$3.00 – $35.00In search of her missing Social Security check, Finney navigates...In search of her missing Social Security check, Finney navigates her way through one hilarious "helper" to another only to find red tape and an (in)definite answer. Short, easy, and never-fail! -
Writing Plays for Senior …
$15.00 – $20.00Discover how to craft the shows that older actors love...Discover how to craft the shows that older actors love to perform and audiences love to watch. -
Teaching Senior Theatre C…
$20.00Learn how to teach Senior Theatre classes online with techniques...Learn how to teach Senior Theatre classes online with techniques and tips to help you be successful! -
Improv with Older Actors …
$39.50Spice up classes and improvisation groups with the "Improv Flash...Spice up classes and improvisation groups with the "Improv Flash Cards" together with "Improv with Older Actors," at a special price! -
Directing Older Actors
$15.00 – $20.00Discover the techniques, adaptations, and tips that make directing older...Discover the techniques, adaptations, and tips that make directing older actors into an extremely rewarding experience! -
The Improv Game
$17.50This deck of who, what, when, where and why cards...This deck of who, what, when, where and why cards provide jumping off points to stimulate creativity, imagination, and spontaneity! -
Age on Stage®: Lifewriti…
$19.95Joy Reilly takes you through the writing process as you...Joy Reilly takes you through the writing process as you create monologues that reflect your own story. The monologues, from funny to deeply personal, will inspire you! -
Housecleaning
$3.00 – $35.00Ida, a frustrated homemaker, swears off housework for more enlightening...Ida, a frustrated homemaker, swears off housework for more enlightening tasks. A never-fail show and a hit wherever it's performed! -
How to Start a Senior Theatre
$15.00 – $20.00When you begin a Senior Theatre, you might feel like...When you begin a Senior Theatre, you might feel like you're working to create a magical company with no road map. Use this step-by-step guide to help you find success. -
Engage! 28 Creative Enric…
$29.95If you want to stimulate older persons’ minds and imaginations,...If you want to stimulate older persons’ minds and imaginations, this gem of a book is for you. Create sessions that are filled with creativity, exploration, and fun. -
Drama Activities with Old…
$48.95Drama comes alive in this practical guide. With step-by-step instructions,...Drama comes alive in this practical guide. With step-by-step instructions, directing creative drama, improvisation and basic acting becomes easy. -
Improv Starters
$15.00This deck of 35 expression cards, printed on bright cover...This deck of 35 expression cards, printed on bright cover stock, can be used as starters for storytelling, in drama class, or as a way to stimulate improvisations. -
Funding Your Senior Theatre
$15.00Recently updated! Use these successful techniques to create stable and...Recently updated! Use these successful techniques to create stable and sustainable funding for your Senior Theatre. -
Emotion Cards
$34.99Use this 80-card set in your classes and workshops to help...Use this 80-card set in your classes and workshops to help actors portray different feelings and emotions. A great way to spark imagination and improvisation! -
Stealing a Kiss
$5.00 – $35.00It's clear that opposites attract in this chance encounter at...It's clear that opposites attract in this chance encounter at a bus stop on a rainy day. With relatable characters, witty dialogue, and touching moments, the play reminds us that it's never too late to fall in love. -
Seasoned Theatre: A Guide…
$18.50By Martha Haarbauer This book is a virtual road map...By Martha Haarbauer This book is a virtual road map how to establish and maintain a Senior Theatre. -
Introduction to Readers T…
$19.95This complete guide makes readers theatre come alive! Learn how...This complete guide makes readers theatre come alive! Learn how to use Readers Theatre in class or on stage with poetry, stories, and plays in simple theatrical staging. -
Acting in Television Comm…
$15.00 – $20.00Find out how bright, charming, and friendly older actors are...Find out how bright, charming, and friendly older actors are working in television commercials, films, radio, and print. -
How to Name a Senior Theatre
$10.00The name you choose for your Senior Theatre company is...The name you choose for your Senior Theatre company is very important. It shows others what kind of work you do, can tie you to a sponsor or to a geographic region. Whatever you choose, make it something special! -
Saturday Surprise
$5.00 – $35.00Despite the reminder that it's Saturday and Betty's turn to...Despite the reminder that it's Saturday and Betty's turn to plan the surprise, Roger is still confused about what is going on. -
Senior Theatre at a Glance
$15.00 – $20.00New! See the current state of Senior Theatre. Then discover...New! See the current state of Senior Theatre. Then discover who's performing, what they're doing, and the tips and tricks to make your adventure successful. -
Read a Play on Friday …
$40.00Read a Play Friday, January 26! "You Sir, Don't Deserve...Read a Play Friday, January 26! "You Sir, Don't Deserve This Sandwich" by Martin R. Collin. -
Creative Engagement: Usin…
$15.00Creative Engagement combines music, movement, and drama in a mixture that...Creative Engagement combines music, movement, and drama in a mixture that promotes communication and broadens expression. -
Make Money Producing Week…
$49.95This easy-to-read 'How To' manual guides you through every step...This easy-to-read 'How To' manual guides you through every step of establishing your own weekday luncheon theatre business. -
Senior Theatre Connection…
$19.95This comprehensive source book of performing groups, professionals and resources...This comprehensive source book of performing groups, professionals and resources brings all of Senior Theatre into one volume. Discover ways to create theatre magic with older performers. -
Improv with Older Actors …
$24.95Spice up improvisation with this deck of 100+ cards to...Spice up improvisation with this deck of 100+ cards to create character, setting, and action. Such fun! -
Scripting Our Lives: Oral…
$24.95Follow these steps to easily create a theatrical revue based...Follow these steps to easily create a theatrical revue based on memories. -
Connecting Baby Boomers t…
$10.00Once Baby Boomers are attracted to your Community Theatre, it...Once Baby Boomers are attracted to your Community Theatre, it will never be the same! -
Makeup for Older Actors: …
$10.00When Senior Theatre performers use makeup, they bring characters to...When Senior Theatre performers use makeup, they bring characters to life! Learn new techniques, products, and tools for a flawless application from a professional film/television/stage makeup artist. -
New Trends in Senior Theatre
$10.00Use this TipSheet to understand the breadth and depth of...Use this TipSheet to understand the breadth and depth of the field, including the latest research along with statistics, fundable ideas, and facts in today's Senior Theatre. -
122 Best Loved Songs for …
$14.99These 122 tunes are the most memorable, fun and easy...These 122 tunes are the most memorable, fun and easy songs used in classes at senior centers, retirement housing, and other sites. Useful, easy, and fun! -
Creativity Matters: The A…
$19.99Create an arts an aging program using this essential guide....Create an arts an aging program using this essential guide. It's a roadmap to success in creative aging! -
Senior Theatre Online Mad…
$15.00 – $20.00Learn how to adapt classes and performances to online as...Learn how to adapt classes and performances to online as you learn and have fun! -
Bibliography for Senior T…
$15.00This complete list of books and dissertations plus magazine, journal,...This complete list of books and dissertations plus magazine, journal, and newspaper articles will amaze you.
