Seniors in Hobsons Bay have some free entertainment to look forward to next month, when Sincerely Yours -– Playing Second Fiddle, is performed at Williamstown Town Hall on April 14.
Part of the Sincerely Yours seniors event program, Playing Second Fiddle is a musical theatre show that will be performed by Victoria Mantynen, creative producer and director at Little Tree Productions.
Featuring from Les Miserable, Chess, Showboat, Guys and Dolls, and Oliver among others, Mantynen will pay homage to the musical theatre songs sung by female supporting characters.
However, for Mantynen, it’s not the songs, but the social interaction provided for seniors that makes Playing Second Fiddle and other Sincerely Yours events important.
“It was inspired by my grandparents who as they have aged have become more isolated from the community and have less access to activities due to physical accessibility and financial inflexibility,” she explained of how she became involved in singing for seniors.
“This common experience throughout the senior citizens community is combated through our project making the arts accessible for all ages. This event will target this issue by providing the opportunity for spending time with friends and family and creating new connections which will benefit their happiness and quality of life long term.”
Sincerely Yours– Playing Second Fiddle is supported by the Westgate Neighbourhood Fund and will followed by afternoon tea.
Entry is free but bookings are essential.
Details: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1325912
Cade Lucas
