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www.NashobaPlayers.org: A volunteer, non-profit community theatre group performing in Westford, MA, no prior experience is necessary so come join the fun!

We are a volunteer, non-profit community theatre group serving audiences alike for over 40 years along the Northern Masschusetts/ Southern New Hampshire border. Open to people of all levels of experience, The Nashoba Players produces 3 shows a year and is available for fundraising activities. Our audiences, cast members, and production crews come from a large circle of communities along the MA/NH border including Westford, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Lowell, Dracut, Groton, Ayer, Littleton, Pepperell, Dunstable, Acton, Shirley, Nashua, Marlboro, Berlin, Hudson, Melrose, Boston, Arlington, Harvard, Boxboro, Leominster, Lunenburg, Townsend and Tyngsboro. Our home stage is at Westford's Parish Center for the Arts. An intimate & inviting venue, we offer cabaret seating for most of our performances.

11/02/2026

We're starting off the final days before the show with sitzprobe. Don't miss hearing these talented musicians take on William Finn's works!

Piano: Trevor Berens
Synth: Clark Williams
Bass: Eric Pantalone
Percussion: Cesar Garde
Reeds: James D.
Director, French Horn: Kathryn Denney

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

10/29/2026

Introducing our Production Staff: Amy Newberg (Producer), Casey Manseau (Stage Manager), and Richard Moore (Production Assistant). This show would not be possible without their hard work behind the scenes.

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

10/26/2026

Introducing our Creative Team: Melissa Lynch (Director and Choreographer), Kathryn Denney (Music Director), Matt Valeri (Lighting Designer), and Chris Cooper (Sound Designer). They have been hard at work preparing our scenes, sets, and sounds to tell this compelling story.

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

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.

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10 Lincoln St
Westford, MA
01886

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http://www.nashobaplayers.org/

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