Nashoba Players

10/21/2026

Leeta White (she/her) plays LISA. She's gritty, grounded, and unapologetically bold - the wake-up call our characters didn't know they needed.

Pamela Petterchak (she/her) plays MR. BUNGEE. A mental manifestation of Gordon's irritating boss, he's not afraid to point out Gordon's every failure in colorful detail.

Come see "A New Brain" at the Westford Parish Center for the Arts from November 13-21! https://nashobaplayers.org/shows/current/intro/

10/19/2026

Joel Hersh (he/him) plays THE DOCTOR. He's a brain surgeon by day and a doting father after hours.

Shelby Blakey (she/her) plays RICKI. The "nice" nurse, Ricki connects with Gordon through shared insecurities and worries for the future.

Elizabeth Dreifus (she/her) plays NANCY D / THE WAITRESS. The "mean" nurse, Nancy D. is just there to do her job. No need for pleasantries. In contrast, the Waitress has, frankly, too much energy.

Jen S. (she/her) plays THE MINISTER. She tries to be a voice of comfort for Gordon while narrating the story of his life through song.

Come see "A New Brain" at the Westford Parish Center for the Arts from November 13-21! https://nashobaplayers.org/shows/current/intro/

10/17/2026

Carolyn Schneyer (she/her) plays MIMI SCHWINN, Gordon's mother. Her worry for Gordon manifests in blasé fussing and avoidance, creating tension between mother and son.

David Sowerbutts (he/him) plays ROGER, Gordon's boyfriend. His love for his partner is almost matched by his love for sailing.

Heather Pruiksma (she/her) plays RHODA, Gordon's agent. Her spitfire attitude and desire for Gordon to get better conflicts with her need to placate his overbearing boss.

Come see "A New Brain" at the Westford Parish Center for the Arts from November 13-21! https://nashobaplayers.org/shows/current/intro/

10/15/2026

Ken Golner (he/him) plays GORDON SCHWINN, the protagonist of our story. Gordon is a determined but anxiety-ridden composer, working towards his dream of writing for Broadway. For now, however, he's stuck composing for children's TV. His life and career come to a halt when he's confronted with an unexpected medical emergency.

Come see "A New Brain" at the Westford Parish Center for the Arts from November 13-21! https://nashobaplayers.org/shows/current/intro/

10/08/2026

Can you guess which songs we are staging in these photos? 📸

Get your tickets for A New Brain! https://nashobaplayers.org/shows/current/intro/

10/07/2026

A big thank-you to The Roudenbush Community Center for providing space for our nonprofit theater company’s rehearsals! 💙 We’re grateful for a welcoming place to gather, connect, and carry out our mission.

Roudenbush is an independent nonprofit community center that receives no taxpayer funding. Community support helps make this wonderful resource possible!

We encourage you to explore all that’s happening at Roudenbush—from classes and programs to community events. Get involved, try something new, and help support a place that brings our community together!

Thank you, Roudenbush, for making room for us and so many others!

Roudenbush Community Center is dedicated to lifelong learning, offering diverse classes, childcare, and enrichment programs for all ages. From arts and fitness to preschool and after-school care, we provide a welcoming space for growth and community connection. Our programs inspire creativity, learn...

09/30/2026

Tickets are on sale for A New Brain at https://nashobaplayers.org/shows/current/intro/!

Based on the real-life experience of composer William Finn (whose other shows include Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), A New Brain follows Gordon, a struggling composer, whose life is turned upside down by the diagnosis of a brain tumor. Surrounded by his partner, mother, co-worker, and an eccentric medical team, Gordon drifts in and out of consciousness while trying to finish songs for a children’s television show featuring Mr. Bungee — a character who begins to infiltrate his medical nightmare. As he faces mortality, Gordon is forced to confront his relationships, his career, and ultimately the healing power of art.

09/20/2026

Rehearsals are underway for Nashoba Players' fall production of "A New Brain." This sung-through show of works by William Finn is a vocal masterpiece you won't want to miss! Our cast and Music Director, Kathryn, have been hard at work nailing down these wonderful songs.
https://nashobaplayers.org/shows/current/intro/

07/27/2026

Thank you to all who auditioned!

We have a cast! And WHAT A CAST!

Please join us this November 13-21 for this energetic, heartwarming and often comical life-affirming musical.

https://nashobaplayers.org/shows/current/intro/

04/30/2026

“Sylvia”

May 1st and 2nd - 7:30 pm - Parish Center for the Arts - Westford, MA.

Cabaret-style seating: Bring your own food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).

https://nashobaplayers.org/shows/current/intro/