Chelsea Players- Norwich Community Theater

08/28/2026

And now for something completely different! Chelsea Players presents. . .The Rebel Sheep.
Mark your calendars for Friday evening September 25 at 7. Remember that it will be Dolly Parton Day--9 2 5.

08/15/2026

The August Chelsea Players meeting will be held next Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 at the CASA UCC (former United Congregational Church) 87 Broadway, basement. Enter from the lower level of the City Hall Parking Deck, access from Willow Street.

Primary focus will be upcoming plans.
Sara Conahye Faye Ringel Merlin Lowney John Lamar Richard Weingart Charles Anderson

07/17/2026

The July Chelsea Players' membership meeting will be held TOMORROW evening, Tuesday, July 21 at 6:30 PM at the CASA UCC, former United Congregational Church, 87 Broadway--church basement. Park on the lower level of the City Hall parking deck, entering from Willow Street. Open to everyone!

See you there.

07/02/2026

Our friends and colleagues Windham Theatre Guild are presenting the award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone, July 24 through August 2. More information here:

Music & Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar Directed by Jacob Lee July 24, 25, 30, 31 & August 1, 2026 at 7:30 pmJuly 26 & August 2, 2026 at 2 pm Adults $25Students/Seniors $20UCONN/ECSU/QVCC Students $15Children under 12 $15 Buy Tickets Here Winner of five T...

06/14/2026

Chelsea Players members meet on Tuesday June 16 at the CASA UCC (site of our recent production of Dance for a Manatee) at 6:30 pm. We'll hear a report about the play and look for suggestions for the future. All are invited--"membership" is open without dues to anyone who is interested.

Send a message to learn more

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!

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.

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.

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.

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).