The Grande Olde Players Company was founded in 1984 over a cup of coffee, Bonnie Gill and Mark Manhart decided to start a community theatre of live perfomances for older adults and those who like to work with older generations.

Our first play was a one-act play, "Any Body For Tea?" It was mounted to play for three performances in Omaha. The cast included six women and two men who's average ages hovered from 72 to 84.

The rest is history as the Grande Olde Players Company continues with 12 performances of each of the five shows a year bringing good solid entertainment to the Omaha community. Thanks to our loyal season subscribers, individual patrons and volunteers their still is a special place for older people who love theatre and are exceptionally special on stage. This independent, nonprofit company depends on your support to continue to prosper.

Did you know?

Our first play included Lois Wayland at 84 years young! Lois was cast in the cameo role, just in case. This show sold out and continued for nine performances at three locations. Lois passed away to "actors' heaven," dying peacefully the summer of 2006, at 104 years young. Until the end, she remembered her lines.