The Robidoux Resident Theatre is offering a chance for a “2nd Act.” 

Cheryl Wood is a coordinator with the Theatre. She said the new program gives adults 55 and older the opportunity to pursue their interest in theatre. 

“In the first act of our lives we’re developing our careers, we’re raising our families, we’re going to school,” Wood said. “Then when we reach our retirement age or close to it, it’s our second act, time for us, time to think about our own interests and things we want to do.” 

Wood said if one of those interests is theatre, they are offering a couple of workshops for different skill levels. 

“There are people that have always wanted to be on stage or they wanted to know what happens backstage, how do they get those props, where do those costumes come from,” Wood said. “So we’re wanting to provide an opportunity for people to do that in as non-threatening of a way as possible.” 

The “Stepping into Theatre” workshop can teach anyone who has no prior theatrical experience the basics. According to Wood, the workshop will include tours of the theatre, vocal warm-ups, improvisation and will end with a showcase for the public. 

The “Curtain Up!” workshop is for anyone with some theatrical experience that may want to fine tune their skills. 

Both workshops will meet for 90 minutes each week for 8 weeks and the 9th week is reserved for a showcase. 

The Theatre will also offer an opportunity for “Second Act Players,” a troupe for more experienced actors and technicians. They will rehearse one-act plays, storytelling and more and construct transportable sets, props and costumes. They will also perform multiple times for the public at schools, libraries and more. 

Classes will begin meeting in September. For more information click here or call the Theatre Office at (816) 232-1778.