Meet a one-of-a-kind theater experience designed especially for adults 55 andover, a welcoming, supportive daytime program that will leave you energized, inspired, and smiling.
Whether you’ve always dreamed of performing or simply want to try something new, The Encore Players invites you to reconnect with your creativity, meet new friends, and experience the joy of theater without pressure, competition, or judgment.
Our series of camps feature adaptations of popular Broadway musicals and plays, thoughtfully developed with scripts, staging and movement tailored to the abilities of adult performers making this a truly inclusive and supportive experience.
Senior Theater Camp is waiting for you! No experience necessary. Just curiosity and a willingness to play.
Does any of this sound like you?
You loved theater once and miss it
Life got busy. Careers, families, responsibilities took center stage. But that creative spark never fully went away. You wonder if there’s a way to enjoy theater again—without stress or unrealistic time commitments.
You’re theater-curious
You love watching plays or musicals, but never had the chance—or courage—to step onstage yourself. Something about theater lights you up, and you’d love a safe, welcoming place to explore.
You’re already creative and want more
You sing, act, dance, or create in other ways—and you’re hungry for deeper connection, collaboration, and artistic growth.
If any of this resonates, your new community is gathering at Senior Theater Camp.
Discover and delight in your most joyful, expressive self.
Our Four-week Senior Theater Camp includes:
Daytime rehearsals in a musical theater or dramatic performance
Supportive group sessions led by professional directors and teaching artists
Three live performances with running times of 70-90minutes on The Vincentian Theater stage
Cast party and keepsake t-shirt for each participant
You’ll be invited to:
Step away from daily responsibilities and rediscover play
Explore acting, voice, movement, and storytelling—at your own pace
Build confidence and creative freedom
Make new friends in a welcoming, judgment-free environment
Daytime programming. No auditions. No pressure. Just participation.
Considered to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City. Frank Loesser's brassy, immortal score makes Guys and Dolls a crowd pleaser. The large cast features both a variety of ensemble and star roles.
Rehearsals begin March 2
Performances: April 9, April 10, April 11
Neil Simon’s Rumors is a charming farce with lots of gags, twists, zingers, and zanies, but it also borrows from Simon’s life experience to depict the challenges, as well as the comforts, of married life.
Rehearsals begin June 1
Performances: June 25, June 26, June 27
The music of Elvis comes alive in All Shook Up, a rocking, heartwarming tale about following dreams, opening up to love, and the power of music. Lovers meet, woo, pursue, and more, all in one zany night that will change a small Midwestern town forever.
Rehearsals begin July 5
Performances: July 30, July 31, August 1
$150 per camp, Tuition covers the cost of the theater, director, accompanist, sets, and costumes
The Encore Players is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environment for all participants.
Meet a one-of-a-kind theater experience designed especially for adults 55 andover, a welcoming, supportive daytime program that will leave you energized, inspired, and smiling.
Whether you’ve always dreamed of performing or simply want to try something new, The Encore Players invites you to reconnect with your creativity, meet new friends, and experience the joy of theater without pressure, competition, or judgment.
Our series of camps feature adaptations of popular Broadway musicals and plays, thoughtfully developed with scripts, staging and movement tailored to the abilities of adult performers making this a truly inclusive and supportive experience.
Senior Theater Camp is waiting for you! No experience necessary. Just curiosity and a willingness to play.
Does any of this sound like you?
You loved theater once and miss it
Life got busy. Careers, families, responsibilities took center stage. But that creative spark never fully went away. You wonder if there’s a way to enjoy theater again—without stress or unrealistic time commitments.
You’re theater-curious
You love watching plays or musicals, but never had the chance—or courage—to step onstage yourself. Something about theater lights you up, and you’d love a safe, welcoming place to explore.
You’re already creative and want more
You sing, act, dance, or create in other ways—and you’re hungry for deeper connection, collaboration, and artistic growth.
If any of this resonates, your new community is gathering at Senior Theater Camp.
Discover and delight in your most joyful, expressive self.
Our Four-week Senior Theater Camp includes:
Daytime rehearsals in a musical theater or dramatic performance
Supportive group sessions led by professional directors and teaching artists
Three live performances with running times of 70-90minutes on The Vincentian Theater stage
Cast party and keepsake t-shirt for each participant
You’ll be invited to:
Step away from daily responsibilities and rediscover play
Explore acting, voice, movement, and storytelling—at your own pace
Build confidence and creative freedom
Make new friends in a welcoming, judgment-free environment
Daytime programming. No auditions. No pressure. Just participation.
Considered to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City. Frank Loesser's brassy, immortal score makes Guys and Dolls a crowd pleaser. The large cast features both a variety of ensemble and star roles.
Rehearsals begin March 2
Performances: April 9, April 10, April 11
Neil Simon’s Rumors is a charming farce with lots of gags, twists, zingers, and zanies, but it also borrows from Simon’s life experience to depict the challenges, as well as the comforts, of married life.
Rehearsals begin June 1
Performances: June 25, June 26, June 27
The music of Elvis comes alive in All Shook Up, a rocking, heartwarming tale about following dreams, opening up to love, and the power of music. Lovers meet, woo, pursue, and more, all in one zany night that will change a small Midwestern town forever.
Rehearsals begin July 5
Performances: July 30, July 31, August 1
$150 per camp, Tuition covers the cost of the theater, director, accompanist, sets, and costumes
The Encore Players is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environment for all participants.
