Description
Jules Abrams
This popular anthologyĀ includes ten short upbeatĀ plays for Readers Theatre.Ā All have been successfullyĀ produced at retirement communities, senior centers, and drama groups. ItĀ features dynamic senior characters in relevantĀ plots sure to interest many older performers.Ā Easy to use.
The collection includes:
THE WELCOMINGĀ COMMITTEE
1 man, 6 women
About a scheme by a few women on the Welcoming Committee to capture the attention of a certain man. A romantic comedy that takes place at a senior residence.
ALMOST MURDER
3 men, 6 women
A spoof on murder mysteries. The action takes place in a senior residence.
BETH’S JOURNEY
1 man, 7 women
About homeless women who sits outside a senior residence and the controversy that it causes. A serious play with a strong dose of humor.
SAVING GRACE
2 men, 7 women
About a recently widowed woman whose depression is curtailed by friends and a gentleman caller. Funny and upbeat surprise ending.
THE ICE LADY COMETH
2 men, 6 women
Another mystery with a serious subject. Intense plot, and a happy ending.
ITALIANO PARADISO AND PIZZA JOINT
2 men, 6 women
The ladies go out to dinner, each with a discount coupon which drives the waiter nuts. Romantic surprise!
THE TRIAL
2 men, 6 women
This play has received the most accolades. It inspires heated discussions after the performance. A courtroom custody battle of two sets of grandparents fighting over the custody of their two young grandchildren.
VAN TOURS WITH THE VAN DYKES
1 man, 6 women
A few of the residents of a senior retirement home set off on a tour of Washington D.C. and cause a disturbance in the House of Representatives. A funny play about friends and relationships
THE ARTS CLUB
2 men, 7 women
A classic dispute about modern art. Funny with very realistic situations. Surprise ending.
A COLLIE FOR CHRISTMASĀ (available as a stand-alone play)
4 women, 2 either
A true story that will make you feel the joy of the season. A play about friendship and the love of animals.
Click here to read about Age on StageĀ®: Return Engagement Plays for Seniors, Volume 2
