Seneca Community Players 54th Season. Our 2026 Season brings a generous dose of song touch of drama:

Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz,  Directed by Eric Jansen

March 6-8 and 13-15 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.  Critics rave "Entertaining, powerful, and heartfelt". "A warm hearted and memorable story of friendship".

**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

August 7-16, 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.

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play 80th Anniversary Edition

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 9-13, 2026

Join us during the It’s A Wonderful Life Festival December 9-13 to celebrate 80 years of this Christmas Classic. 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 effect artists that bring your favorite characters to the stage. The story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. This production will offer special presentation add-ons including an opportunity to attend a live reading of the original book “The Greatest Gift” By: Phillip Van Doren Stern and an opportunity to give another angel their wings by ringing the church bell prior to performances.