​Our seniors love to act out and we love them for it! The Seaway Valley Theatre Company has created a new, thriving group for those aged 55+ called Act II Seniors Theatre.

Our seniors explore different facets of theatre including improv, scene studies, technique, and monologues. We were excited to see that our TikTok videos (which you can watch by hitting this link) have been seen 987.6K times with 124.7K "likes." More recently, prominent influencers have duetted with these videos, including J.J. Niemann, a Broadway actor.

One of the Act II Seniors stated, "I could never have imagined that I would ever be acting on stage!" Our theatre company is constantly amazed. We see them convey a range of emotions with courage, fortitude, and charm. They blossom and flourish as they find their expression in the arts. They become more vibrant and alive.

It's not surprising that research shows that when older adults are exposed to acting instruction, memory and cognitive functions improve significantly. They also have a greater sense of well-being. By forming the Act II Seniors Theatre, the SVTC commits to creating theatrical opportunities to explore the aging journey and make a positive impact on our seniors' lives. The more fun and mayhem the better!

From musicals and comedies to drama, the Seaway Valley Theatre Company has been providing the Cornwall area with high-quality community theatre for the past seventeen years. Our talented actors are aged 6 to 96. We also recently acquired our own theatrical venue for all our performances.

For more information, please contact Cathy Durham at 613-363-6444 or DurhamC@svtc.ca. You can also watch this interview posted below.