Sliding into Seniorhood

The paths of six intriguing characters intersect as they navigate the unpredictable and challenging twists and turns of aging. On the slide into seniorhood, they encounter relationships and experiences, some painful, some sensual, and some just downright silly. When all is said and done, will they find that life has left them with anything more than simple memories?

Cast: 
MATT Male, 50s; devil-may-care industrial-organizational psychologist with a sensitive side. Walt’s son. VALERIE Female, 40s; confident and presumptuous neuropsychologist and professor. Sherry’s niece. SHERRY Female, 60s; recently retired high school Spanish teacher; determined to succeed in first community theatre acting experience. WALT Male, late 60s – 70s; retired professor of Latin American history and resident of Nob Hill Manor; refined and nattily dressed. BONNIE Female, 60s; a legend in the local community theatre scene; vivacious, provocative, and at times outrageous; an open book. EDDY Male, late 60s – 70s; retired plumber and Nob Hill Manor resident where he relishes a well-deserved reputation as a lothario. AIRPORT ANNOUNCER Offstage voice announcing flights over intercom. STAGE MANAGER Offstage voice prompting actors over intercom.
Authors: 
Kim E. Ruyle