ELDER ENSEMBLE 2026

WAM Theatre invites women-identifying individuals aged 65 and older to join a vibrant, theatre-making experience. Led by Theater Educators/Directors Amy Brentano and Noh Bailey, the ensemble will meet weekly on Wednesdays (1-4pm) beginning September 9, 2026 at the Foundry in West Stockbridge. The program will culminate in a public showing on Saturday November 7, 2026 (11am and 2pm).

In this two month long program participants will build community, explore creativity, and co-create an original performance rooted in your stories and perspectives. No theatre experience is necessary—just curiosity, courage, commitment, and a desire to express yourself through movement, story, and collaboration. Little to no line memorization required.

Space is limited, please complete the application, here.

If you have any questions about the program or the application, please email info@wamtheatre.com.

LOCATION:

The Foundry, 2 Harris St, West Stockbridge, MA 01266

REHEARSAL DATES:

Wednesdays 1-4 pm on September 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; & November 4

FINAL SHOWING DATE:

Saturday, November 7, 2026 (11am and 2pm)

ABOUT WAM’S ELDER ENSEMBLE

In 2019, WAM Theatre proudly launched our much anticipated Elder Ensemble – a performance group for a cohort of women over age 65 led by experienced WAM Teaching Artists. In collaboration with WAM’s Teen Ensemble (now Ballot Ballad), the 2019 Elder Ensemble created and performed FRACTURED DREAMS. This devised performance toured four venues throughout Berkshire County, premiering at WAM’s 10th Anniversary Gala. In the years since, the Elder Ensemble has continued to cultivate community and create original theatre, continually adapting to the joys, griefs, gifts, and needs of this generous cohort.