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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How to Start a Senior The…
$245.00These are the books and materials that will guide you...All in one! Books,
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These are the books and materials that will guide you toward a successful Senior Theatre experience! -
How to Name a Senior Theatre
$10.00The name you choose for your Senior Theatre company is...What is in a name?
Everything!
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! -
Teaching Senior Theatre C…
$15.00 – $20.00Based on the author's many years of teaching older actors,...Our most popular TipSheet!
Tips, tricks and information
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.-
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122 Best Loved Songs for …
$14.99These 122 tunes are the most memorable, fun and easy...Lyrics to
familiar tunes
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! -
Seasoned Theatre: A Guide…
$18.50By Martha Haarbauer This book is a virtual road map...An indespensible guide
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By Martha Haarbauer This book is a virtual road map how to establish and maintain a Senior Theatre. -
Scripting Our Lives: Oral…
$24.95Follow these steps to easily create a theatrical revue based...Create a theatre revue
based on memories
Follow these steps to easily create a theatrical revue based on memories. -
Telling the Stories of Li…
$20.95By James E. Birren and Kathryn N. Cochran A great...Develop scripts
from life stories
By James E. Birren and Kathryn N. Cochran A great guide for creating theatre based on life stories. Learn from expert, James Birren, who for 25 years conducted autobiography groups. -
Bibliography for Senior T…
$15.00This complete list of books and dissertations plus magazine, journal,...Save time
finding resources
This complete list of books and dissertations plus magazine, journal, and newspaper articles will amaze you. -
Acting in Television Comm…
$15.00 – $20.00Find out how bright, charming, and friendly older actors are...Make a little money
and have a lot of fun
Find out how bright, charming, and friendly older actors are working in television commercials, films, radio, and print.-
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New Trends in Senior Theatre
$10.00Use this TipSheet to understand the breadth and depth of...Senior Theatre changes
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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. -
The Challenge of Bureaucracy
$3.00 – $20.00 Sale!In search of her missing Social Security check, Finney navigates...cast of 5
7 minute comedy
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!-
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Improv with Older Actors …
$39.50Spice up classes and improvisation groups with the "Improv Flash...A hit with
older actors!
Spice up classes and improvisation groups with the "Improv Flash Cards" together with "Improv with Older Actors," at a special price! -
Introduction to Readers T…
$19.95This complete guide makes readers theatre come alive! Learn how...A complete guide to
bring Readers Theatre to life
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. -
Reminiscence Theatre: Mak…
$39.95Pam Schweitzer Reminiscence Theatre is a comprehensive guide to the...Practical advice for
drawing out oral histories
Pam Schweitzer Reminiscence Theatre is a comprehensive guide to the nature, practice and therapeutic effects of reminiscence theatre. Based one examples from a range of real-life case studies. -
The Day They Kidnapped Blanche
$24.95Ann Pugh & Katy Dacus 30 minute comedy 2 men,...2 men, 3 women, 1 either
30 minute comedy
Ann Pugh & Katy Dacus 30 minute comedy 2 men, 3 women, 1 either When residents in area nursing homes start disappearing, the FBI takes notice. Blanche Sherwin lands the role of a lifetime when federal agent Steven Devon asks her to go undercover to gather evidence. Click below to purchase the collection, New Plays for Mature Actors. -
Makeup for Older Actors: …
$10.00When Senior Theatre performers use makeup, they bring characters to...Makeup made easy
Tips for older performers
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. -
Creative Care: A Revoluti…
$27.99Transform your approach to interacting with older people using theatre...Use theatre and improv
to interact with older people
Transform your approach to interacting with older people using theatre and improvisation. -
Connecting Baby Boomers t…
$10.00Once Baby Boomers are attracted to your Community Theatre, it...Give boomers a voice
Put them on stage
Once Baby Boomers are attracted to your Community Theatre, it will never be the same! -
Engage! 28 Creative Enric…
$29.95If you want to stimulate older persons’ minds and imaginations,...Easy to use
thematic lesson plans
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,...Step by step instructions
to bring drama alive
Drama comes alive in this practical guide. With step-by-step instructions, directing creative drama, improvisation and basic acting becomes easy. -
Summer Dreams/Winter Wishes
$18.95These ten plays have dynamic and romantic older characters in...2 men, 1 woman
10 minute comedy
These ten plays have dynamic and romantic older characters in monologues, ten-minute shows, and one acts. -
Senior Theatre Online Mad…
$15.00 – $20.00Learn how to adapt classes and performances to online as...A great way to perform!
Not just during a pandemic
Learn how to adapt classes and performances to online as you learn and have fun!-
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New Plays for Mature Actors
$24.95This ever-popular collection of ten plays brings you up-to-date characters...cast varies 2-8
run times 7-90 minutes
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! -
Senior Theatre Connection…
$19.95This comprehensive source book of performing groups, professionals and resources...A comprehensive guide
in one volume
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. -
Teaching Senior Theatre C…
$20.00Learn how to teach Senior Theatre classes online with techniques...Stay active in Senior Theatre
when you need to stay home
Learn how to teach Senior Theatre classes online with techniques and tips to help you be successful! -
Senior Theatre at a Glance
$15.00 – $20.00New! See the current state of Senior Theatre. Then discover...An introduction to the field
of Senior Theatre
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.-
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Read a Play on Friday …
$20.00 – $39.95Read a Play Friday, June 25, 2021!-
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Funding Your Senior Theatre
$15.00Recently updated! Use these successful techniques to create stable and...Diverse funding sources
brings theatre to life
Recently updated! Use these successful techniques to create stable and sustainable funding for your Senior Theatre.