Seneca Community Players
Drama, Laughter, and Joy, Lead our 54th Season
Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz
Directed by Eric Jansen
March 6-15, 2026
Lonely Planet is a 1983 play by Steven Dietz about two best friends, Jody and Carl, who are navigating the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. The story unfolds in Jody’s quiet map store, where Carl introduces a growing number of chairs, each with a story from a deceased friend. The play blends humor and grief, with the chairs symbolizing the weight of loss and fear, while Carl encourages Jody to take responsibility for his life.
*Please note this production contains adult themes and language and may be inappropriate for younger patrons
The Mel Books Musical Young Frankenstein,
Book By Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Directed by James Mirras and Tyree Kaufman
June 18-21
Young Frankenstein is a musical comedy based on Mel Brooks’ 1974 film of the same name, with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks and a book co-written by Brooks and Thomas Meehan. The story follows Dr. Frankenstein’s attempt to fulfill his grandfather’s legacy by reanimating a corpse, leading to humorous and unexpected consequences with the help of his assistants and fiancée.
Disney’s The Lion King Jr.
Book By: Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi
Music and Lyrics by: Tim Rice and Elton John
Directed by Krista Serrett
July 31, August 1, 2, 7,8,9 2026
Disney’s The Lion King Jr. is a 60-minute stage musical adaptation of the classic animated film, designed for young performers and tailored for middle school-aged actors. The show presents the story of Simba, the lion prince, and his journey of responsibility and finding his place in the Pride Lands after his father’s death, featuring iconic songs like “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata”. It’s a popular choice for youth theater programs, school productions, and community theater groups that want to provide young people with theatrical training and performance opportunities
October 9-18, 2026
Conceived and Created by Jason Hurdle
Every year Jason creates a unique scare attraction after returning to our offerings in 2023 it received community acclaim Jason once again proved there is a new scare around every corner this year. Join us in 2026 for this fall tradition and see what Jason is cooking up in the lab!
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Adapted by Joe Landry
It’s a wonderful life is based on the story The Greatest Gift by Philip van Doren Stern. The Greatest Gift is used by permission of The Greatest Gift Corporation.
Directed by Seth Kennedy & Michael Jansen
December 4-6, 2026
This beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of a talented ensemble of voice actors and sound effects artists that your most loved characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Come join us in the live studio audience, close your eyes and let your ears transport you into the movie through your mind’s eye.
