Senior theatre
'Senior theatre' is a form of drama designed specifically for older adults, where seniors are actively involved. In 1999, there were 79 companies in the US. As of 2016, there are over 800 groups with many around the world. Many theatre performers want to be on stage when they are older. A good number have never acted before, others have performed when they were young and want to do it again. Some have acted all their lives and they know the joy of performing. Seniors have time to explore the theatre. Different types of Senior Theatre There are many different types of Senior Theatre including acting classes, live theatre viewing, play reading, improvisation, storytelling or theatre productions that are readers theatre, short plays, variety shows, plays from life stories of participants, musical theatre, and topics facing seniors, among others. Offstage, seniors also work as solo performers, playwrights, or they act in films and commercials. Many help backstage, as ushers, or in the box office. They also take classes in all elements of theatre in colleges, universities, and in the community. Techniques of Senior Theatre Senior Theatre uses techniques that accommodate the abilities of older adults. The most popular techniques in