Chelsea Players- Norwich Community Theater

Chelsea Players- Norwich Community Theater Norwich, Connecticut's longest active community theater Norwich, Connecticut's longest running theater group, since 1983.

Just a few days. . .this FRIDAY June 5. . . and you can see this comedy-mystery, DANCE for a MANATEE, whose author, Mara...
06/03/2026

Just a few days. . .this FRIDAY June 5. . . and you can see this comedy-mystery, DANCE for a MANATEE, whose author, Mara Dresner has praised as a hilarious great production.
Our performance last Saturday was visited by., . . .a Manatee!

Playwright Mara Dresner gives director Charlie Anderson her seal (or other marine mammal) of approval at the Chelsea Pla...
06/01/2026

Playwright Mara Dresner gives director Charlie Anderson her seal (or other marine mammal) of approval at the Chelsea Players production of her Dance for a Manatee. You have two more chances to see this uproarious mystery-comedy: Friday June 5 and Saturday June 6, both at 7.

Overture! Curtain, lights! This is it--opening night! 7 pm tonight, Friday, and 2 pm tomorrow, Saturday.Here's the artic...
05/29/2026

Overture! Curtain, lights! This is it--opening night! 7 pm tonight, Friday, and 2 pm tomorrow, Saturday.
Here's the article from Kristina Dorsey of The Day newspaper. Click on it and enlarge.

A reminder that Chelsea Players' production, DANCE FOR A MANATEE opens tomorrow, Friday, May 29 at 7 pm at Casa UCC (for...
05/28/2026

A reminder that Chelsea Players' production, DANCE FOR A MANATEE opens tomorrow, Friday, May 29 at 7 pm at Casa UCC (formerly United Congregational), 87 Broadway in Norwich, directly across from City Hall. The other performances are Saturday, May 30 at 2 pm and Friday and Saturday, June 5 and 6 at 7 pm.

The show is a rollicking comedy! Tickets are $15 with $12 admission for seniors, military and students, payable at the door by cash or check only. No credit cards are accepted. All seats are general admission and doors open a half hour before showtime.

Meet the Cast of Dance for a Manatee by Mara DresnerPERFORMANCE DATESFriday May 29 at 7 pmSaturday May 30 at 2 pmFriday ...
05/27/2026

Meet the Cast of Dance for a Manatee by Mara Dresner
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday May 29 at 7 pm
Saturday May 30 at 2 pm
Friday June 5 at 7 pm
Saturday June 6 at 7 pm
Sky Buchan (Constantine) is an actor based in Norwich, CT, and
holds a BA in Drama from Hofstra University with double minors in
Music and Religion & Contemporary Issues. Chestnut Street Playhouse credits include A Few Good Men (Tom, Lawyer, Orderly), School of Rock (Adult Ensemble), Matilda (Adult Ensemble).

Meet the Cast of Dance for a Manatee by Mara DresnerPERFORMANCE DATESFriday May 29 at 7 pmSaturday May 30 at 2 pmFriday ...
05/27/2026

Meet the Cast of Dance for a Manatee by Mara Dresner
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday May 29 at 7 pm
Saturday May 30 at 2 pm
Friday June 5 at 7 pm
Saturday June 6 at 7 pm

Rich Weingart (Sergeant Doctor Ambrose P. Smith) has been a
Chelsea Player for decades, acting, directing, and serving as
president. From Absolutely Murder (NFA Playshop) to the present
day, he delights in chewing scenery as long as someone else writes
it. When his time is not consumed by those theatrical pursuits, he
is engaged as a bovine podiatrist.

Meet the cast of Dance for a Manatee by Mara DresnerPERFORMANCE DATESFriday May 29 at 7 pmSaturday May 30 at 2 pmFriday ...
05/24/2026

Meet the cast of Dance for a Manatee by Mara Dresner
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday May 29 at 7 pm
Saturday May 30 at 2 pm
Friday June 5 at 7 pm
Saturday June 6 at 7 pm

Kody Mileski (Robert) This is Kody’s debut performance with the Chelsea Players. Kody is a board member at the Windham Theater Guild in Willimantic and has performed in a number of shows there, as well as at Chestnut Street Playhouse in Norwich. He is also a professional set builder in the CT area and has directed a few shows as well.

Meet the cast of Dance for a Manatee by Mara DresnerPERFORMANCE DATESFriday May 29 at 7 pmSaturday May 30 at 2 pmFriday ...
05/22/2026

Meet the cast of Dance for a Manatee by Mara Dresner
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday May 29 at 7 pm
Saturday May 30 at 2 pm
Friday June 5 at 7 pm
Saturday June 6 at 7 pm

Mary Kay Kelleher (Chrysanthemum) is a Norwich native. She has
been active in Chelsea Players and the Norwich Arts Center as an
actor and director. She most recently was seen in the NAC
production of Puss in Boots, as the evil Ratalie.

Meet the cast of Dance for a Manatee by Mara DresnerPERFORMANCE DATESFriday May 29 at 7 pmSaturday May 30 at 2 pmFriday ...
05/21/2026

Meet the cast of Dance for a Manatee by Mara Dresner
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday May 29 at 7 pm
Saturday May 30 at 2 pm
Friday June 5 at 7 pm
Saturday June 6 at 7 pm
Veronica Strickland (Forsythia) has enjoyed acting with
community theater groups in Waterford, New London, Norwich,
Stonington, CT and Westerly, RI. Her favorite roles include Truvy in
Steel Magnolias, Chris in Calendar Girls, and Maria in Lend Me a
Tenor. Veronica has performed with Chelsea Players in Women in
Jeopardy; Divorce, Southern Style; and Gladys in Wonderlan

01/19/2026

Brave the cold and come to the open meeting of the Chelsea Players tomorrow, Tuesday January 20 at 6:30 pm.
It will be held in the NAC Gallery of the Norwich Arts Center, 60 Broadway. All are welcome.

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