Young at Heart
Young at Heart – A Night Celebrating the Sharon Playhouse Education Department
Come celebrate the work of the Sharon Playhouse Education Department on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 PM! Headlining the evening will be a staged reading of Young at Heart, a brand-new play written by Education & Associate Artistic Director Michael Kevin Baldwin and inspired by the imaginative voices of local elementary school students. This staged reading brings together a talented cast of local youth, educators, and seasoned actors to present a heartwarming story that promises to resonate with all ages. Funds raised will go towards the Playhouse’s newly commissioned risers, a crucial upgrade to The Bok that enhances our community’s shared experiences.
Under Baldwin’s direction, the esteemed cast of Young at Heart includes Darcy Boynton, Ricky Oliver, Sienna Brann, Macey Levin, Katherine Almquist, Jim Flaherty, Susie Hackel, Callan Scott, Ivan Howe, Wild Handel, and Lyra Wilder. The evening will kick off with a special performance by members of the Sharon Playhouse YouthStage Company, delivering three moving musical numbers: “Heart” from Damn Yankees, “Happiness” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and “Consider Yourself” from Oliver! Featuring the young talents of Ivan Howe, C.C. Stevenson, Sylvie Stevenson, Lyra Wilder, Avery Morrissey, Mira Norbet, Sam Norbet, Kate Drury, and Gilvey Barnett-Zunino, these musical highlights set the stage for a night filled with inspiration, connection, and community spirit.
More about the play Young at Heart:
Young at Heart, a new play for young audiences by Michael Kevin Baldwin, is a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud comedy that brings generations together in unexpected ways. When four middle schoolers find themselves assigned to a local nursing home for Saturday detention, they think they’re in for the dullest day ever. But the nursing home’s spirited activities director has something more adventurous in mind—a custom-designed escape room! To break free, the students must team up with four feisty senior residents, learning that age really is just a number when it comes to wit, courage, and friendship. Young at Heart is an uplifting, family-friendly play that celebrates the humor, wisdom, and strength we all share—no matter our age. Don’t miss this delightful story that promises to leave audiences young and old cheering for more!
Friday, December 6, 2024
7:00 PM 8:30 PM
The Bok at Sharon Playhouse
49 Amenia Road
Sharon, CT
