The 2nd Act Players will be taking the stage again with spring classes starting next week for anyone age 50 and up.

Cheryl Wood is the Coordinator and Director of the 2nd Act Players. Wood said the Robidoux Resident Theatre is in its second year of the classes for anyone interested in theatre onstage or backstage.

“These are people that are either retired or their children are grown, they have some time now to take care of themselves. Instead of focusing on their careers or family, they can now do those things that they have always wanted to do but haven’t had the time to do,” Wood said.

Shirley Evans is returning for a fourth semester with the 2nd Act Players.

“Ever since I was a child, I wanted to be a movie star and, of course, I was born on a farm in northwest Iowa so I talked to the chickens and the ducks and my sisters and we put on plays and it was such fun, but… life goes on with your family and your children,” Evans said. “I can’t remember what article it came out, but I was sitting on the sofa and glanced over and here was an invitation to come and learn to be an actress. I thought, ‘Well I’m going to give that a shot, I’ve always wanted to do it,’ and just simply loved it.”

Classes begin March 12th and 13th and end with a performance at 7 p.m. on May 19th at the Robidoux Landing Playhouse. There are three class options ranging from beginner to more experienced actors and technicians. 

Participants can choose a time with classes offered at 10 a.m. or 5:15 p.m. on Monday or 10 a.m. Tuesday. Classes will meet in the conference room at East Hills Library.

For more information, contact the Robidoux Resident Theatre at (816) 232-1778 or click here.