Inclusive Programming

Penguin Players is an extension of our chapter of The Penguin Project™, setting the stage for fun & acceptance with adults of different abilities. Each artist (18 & up) is partnered with a peer mentor (16 & up), who assists them throughout the rehearsal process and performs alongside their artists. 

This unique community theatre program has brought together talented artists with developmental disabilities and their peer mentors to perform in inclusive, inspiring productions. In these productions, artists with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental or neurological differences take center stage, showcasing their talents alongside peer mentors who volunteer to support and collaborate with them. We provide a safe, ADA accessible space for rehearsals and performances, which is of the utmost importance for all involved.

Join our Penguin Programming Facebook Group for more information on sign-ups, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming performances! 

High Tide Cabaret was a blast! Stay tuned for registration information about our 2027 program.

Golden Age Players offers a laid-back, community driven program. Specialized for performers aged 55 and up, Memorial Opera House welcomes participants of all experience levels to step into the spotlight through a reader’s-theatre presentation of tales both beloved & novel.

Golden Age Players premier performance will be Stephen Sondheim’s legendary fairy-tale masterpiece, Into the Woods. 

Into the Woods Sr. Performances: August 12 - 14 Rehearsals: June 23 - August 10 (weekdays vary), 9 am - 12 pm Keep an eye on this page, registration & show details will become available soon!