• Introduction to Readers T…

    $19.95

    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.
  • Drama Activities with Old…

    $48.95

    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.
  • Telling the Stories of Li…

    $20.95

    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.
  • 122 Best Loved Songs for …

    $14.99

    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!
  • Connecting Through Music …

    $22.95

    Engage with simple

    music and movement

    By Robin Rio This user-friendly book demonstrates how to use simple music and movements to engage people with dementia, promoting relaxation and enjoyment.
  • Make Money Producing Week…

    $49.95

    Weekday luncheon theatre

    is a viable business!

    This easy-to-read 'How To' manual guides you through every step of establishing your own weekday luncheon theatre business.
  • How to Write Successful F…

    $36.95

    Get noticed and

    receive funding

    Learn how to write funding letters that get noticed and funded, just by following the examples. Used successfully by many Senior Theatre groups!
  • The Improv Game

    $17.50

    Best seller!

    Stimulate creativity

    This deck of who, what, when, where and why cards provide jumping off points to stimulate creativity, imagination, and spontaneity!
  • Return Engagement Plays f…

    $23.95

    cast varies 4-9

    run times around 25 minutes

    This popular anthology includes ten short upbeat plays for readers theatre. All have been successfully produced at retirement communities senior centers, and drama groups.
  • The Good Years

    $7.50$85.00

    flexible cast

    95 minute comedy

    Two middle-aged daughters with good intentions play matchmaker with their single parents. It's a total, hilarious mess! But love wins in the end.
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  • Old Hams

    $7.50$95.00

    4 men, 6 women

    2 hour comedy

    Actors, Musicians and Singers need to pull off their best performance yet. Otherwise, their unique retirement home may be sold and turned into a mall.
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  • Sylvia and Myrna

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 2 women

    10 minute comedy

    Myrna is a retired starlet, Sylvia is a retired homemaker. Now living in a retirement village, Sylvia thinks they might be sharing something!
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  • Sometimes a Rainbow

    $5.00

    cast of 9

    90 minute musical comedy

    Cordy Shelburne's life is enriched after re-discovering the joy of living from a wise lady who is homeless. Great tunes, a wonderful story, and an uplifting message!
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  • A Bag Full of Miracles

    $5.00

    flexible cast

    90 minutes

    Two women convert Lady Anne's home into a bed and breakfast, which becomes the setting for a cast of characters that bring with them hilarity, intrigue, romance, and warmth.
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  • Housecleaning

    $3.00$35.00

    1 Either

    Less than 2 minutes

    Ida, a frustrated homemaker, swears off housework for more enlightening tasks. A never-fail show and a hit wherever it's performed!
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  • Grand Moves

    $7.50$45.00

    2 men, 6 women

    40 minute comedy

    Our realtor heroine, who is hosting an open house, is visited by a succession of zany house hunters. You won't believe the surprises! This show was a hit at the Senior Centers where it's been staged.
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  • Directing Older Actors

    $15.00$20.00

    Discover why this

    is so rewarding!

    Discover the techniques, adaptations, and tips that make directing older actors into an extremely rewarding experience!
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  • How to Start a Senior Theatre

    $15.00$20.00

    Welcome to the wonderful

    world of Senior Theatre!

    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.
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  • How to Name a Senior Theatre

    $10.00

    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!
  • Writing Plays for Senior …

    $15.00$20.00

    How to write plays

    for older actors

    Discover how to craft the shows that older actors love to perform and audiences love to watch.
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  • Bibliography for Senior T…

    $15.00

    Save time

    finding resources

    This complete list of books and dissertations plus magazine, journal, and newspaper articles will amaze you.
  • New Trends in Senior Theatre

    $10.00

    Senior Theatre changes

    with the times

    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.
  • Creative Engagement: Usin…

    $15.00

    Combining art forms is

    great for your health

    Creative Engagement combines music, movement, and drama in a mixture that promotes communication and broadens expression.
  • Connecting Baby Boomers t…

    $10.00

    Give boomers a voice

    Put them on stage

    Once Baby Boomers are attracted to your Community Theatre, it will never be the same!
  • Funding Your Senior Theatre

    $15.00

    Diverse funding sources

    brings theatre to life

    Recently updated! Use these successful techniques to create stable and sustainable funding for your Senior Theatre.
  • Emotion Cards

    $34.99

    Teach the essentials

    of language and emotion

    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!
  • Improv Starters

    $15.00

    35 phrases

    to spark storytelling

    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.
  • Teaching Senior Theatre C…

    $15.00$20.00

    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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