Grandma’s Tales
IMPROmedia Project: How a Puppet Theater Brought Generations Together
On July 15, as part of the IMPROmedia project, the RVC Day Center hosted the premiere of a play created by volunteers together with elderly participants of the project. To make this premiere possible, everyone joined forces to sew puppets, build decorations, and write the script. The play received a telling title — “The Retired Little Tower” — and its main idea went far beyond the interaction of forest creatures: it explored such important themes as friendship, self-acceptance, the ability to change, and not being afraid of age.
The project participants created true magic with their own hands — breathing life into puppets, giving them personalities and unique traits. People of different ages managed to build a real puppet theater together, filled with joy, inspiration, and meaning. During the premiere, the audience laughed, applauded, and sometimes even felt a touch of sadness. Both volunteers and elderly actors performed on stage — each bringing their own voice and character. For some, it was their very first time performing. And, perhaps, not the last.
The tale turned out to be thought-provoking and far from childish. The play itself became a reminder that art has no age. That you can once again believe in yourself, learn something new, step out of your comfort zone, and feel important. And also — that a meaningful message doesn’t always require complicated words.
The IMPROmedia project proves that a stage exists wherever there is attention, warmth, and people willing to share. And theater can begin with nothing more than a piece of fabric, a couple of buttons, and a big desire to create something together. Thank you to everyone who was part of this wonderful event. Until next time!