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MCT's upcoming new play Old Age Ain't for Sissies will be on stage at the Tarragon Theatre's Extra Space Nov 26th-Dec 1st 2013. This play was created in consultation with over 150 seniors across Toronto and the GTA.
Written by Chalmers Award winner Rex Deverell, the play begins with a retirement party. For some the party heralds a glorious new era of freedom and adventure. For others it sounds a peal of doom.
The Cline couple will experience all the pitfalls and frustrations which confront older adults in their retirement years. Will they negotiate the shoals and reefs successfully? Will their marriage survive? Will they survive?
The drama is punctuated with songs resonating with the determination of seniors who want neither to be dismissed nor forgotten. The skillful facilitators of Mixed Company Theatre will engage with the audience to bring hope and light into what could otherwise be a crisis of despair.
The production stars older actors with an array of backgrounds and experiences. If you've never experienced a piece of forum theatre, this is your chance to see how it works. This interactive play invites the audience to come on stage, take on the role of one of the characters and explore possible options to the issues presented.
For more information on how you can reserve tickets please call (416) 515-8080 or email info@mixedcompanytheatre.com.
If you would like to know more about our senior programming visit us online at mixedcompanytheatre.com/community/senior-community-production/
Participate in our Post-Show Discussion!
Do you work with seniors? Are you in the recreation and healthcare industry? Are you knowledgeable about care facilities, preparing for retirement or assisting families in transition? If so, we want you to work with you!
We are looking for professionals to share their knowledge and resources with us during the talk back sessions. Join us for 1 or 2 post-show discussions. To sign up now, or for more information, please contact Emma Bulpin at 416-515-8080 ext 26 or email info@mixedcompanytheatre.com.
Book now - 3 Spots Left!
Attention senior homes and centres: we have 3 spots left in our tour of Old Age Ain't for Sissies! If you would like to book a show for your organization, please call (416) 515-8080 or email info@mixedcompanytheatre.com.
Photo: Sheldon Neil and Shahi Teruko. ©2013 Promise Productions.
2013-10-23
Toronto: "Old Age Ain't for Sissies" coming to the Tarragon Theatre November 26