About

Theatre 55

Theatre 55 was created in 2018 to fill a need in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota: theatre performed by seniors. It was formed with the purpose of developing lifelong learning through theatre performance and education. Our vision is to enrich the lives of elders as artists, audiences, and lifelong learners through theatre performance and education.

The Theatre 55 Method

During the rehearsal process, novice performers will have a hands-on opportunity to learn from professional actors along with a musical director, choreographer, and director, in a peer to peer methodology. Participants will learn theatre skills of using your body, voice, imagination, breath control, movement, expression, and self-promotion through social media.

Vision

Our vision is to enrich the lives of elders as artists, audiences, and lifelong learners through theatre performance and education.

Personnel

Richard Hitchler, Founder & Artistic Director
Ross Willits, Associate Producer

Board of Directors

Richard Hitchler, Board President and Executive Director
Lisa Ramos, Treasurer
Brenda Starr, Secretary