About Seniors’ Acting Lab
Original. Relevant. Accessible.
We are a recognized group of all senior storytellers whose theatrical productions reflect, educate and challenge the status quo on seniors’ issues.
About Seniors’
Acting Lab
Original. Relevant. Accessible.
We are a recognized group of all senior storytellers whose theatrical productions reflect, educate and challenge the status quo on seniors’ issues.
About Seniors Acting Lab
We at Seniors Acting Lab wish to create original theatre that reflects what’s happening in our seniors community. These stories present issues that seniors and their caregivers should be talking about. We invite you into this unique world where the challenges are real and take their toll. While you are being entertained, we hope you leave the theatre with a greater insight and understanding of the issues confronting today’s seniors.
What We Do
We create original works written by and for the senior community. Our goal is to have 80% of the actors and backstage crew in our productions seniors.
Audience feedback and research direct our work. After the final performance of “ More than a Number,” which took a humorous look at Ageism, our talk back session gave us a list of issues our senior audiences believed should be examined. We have researched these issues and are currently in the process of producing our ( 6th? ) play that focuses on them.
Seniors are underrepresented within the Calgary theatrical community. It is our desire to change that fact.
Why We Do What We Do
2011 was the year the first baby boomers turned 65. In 2014 170,000 Calgarians were 65 years of age or older, which comprised 10% of the population. These numbers are expected to rise significantly in the future.*
Senior stereotypes need to change. Today’s Senior’s have better health care, are more educated and are living longer. Their lives need to be filled with purpose, competence and supportive relationships. It is our desire to engage seniors in meaningful dialogue while helping to dispel myths long held about our capabilities.
- Mission Statement and Manifesto by Seniors Acting Lab Society founder & President Louise Day.
