Since we are in and of the community, we felt that we should be for the community too. Also, since they don't charge admission, they don't have to meet standards that might exclude some people from the group, she adds. The 30 members come from all age and talent backgrounds. A few also perform Gilbert and Sullivan with the Unitarian Church theatre group. For the majority, though, it's the congeniality that's the drawing card.
Most people walk to rehearsals.
It's a friendly group, a warm, open community. Everyone, from lead to director to page turner, is a volunteer. Everyone, even the star, pitches in for crew work like painting sets, making costumes, making posters, and cleaning up. In this relaxed atmosphere, there's a lot of give and take among the Players. We'll sit around and throw out ideas.