Princess Violet (Kari Lankford of Leetonia) and Princess Nancy (Barb Wright of East Liverpool) perform as the “Little Old Ladies of Pasadena” in Stage Left Silver Players’ upcoming production of “Once Upon a Time….” (Submitted photo)

LISBON — The Stage Left Silver Players invite audiences to step into a whimsical world where fairy tales meet real life in Once Upon a Time…, a comedy variety show performed by a spirited cast of 24 performers ages 55 and up.

Performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, at the Trinity Playhouse in Lisbon.

Set in the imaginative Magic Kingdom Retirement Community, the show follows princes, kings and princesses as they spend their days at the Royal Park and Work Out Center–and their evenings unwinding at the Royal Tiki Bar. Through a series of comedic sketches and musical numbers, the cast brings humor and heart to the everyday realities of aging, from wrestling with technology to aching knees and the ever-present question: “Where did I put my glasses?”

Audiences will enjoy a lively mix of music and nostalgia, with songs including Young at Heart, Once Upon a Time, The Little Old Lady from Pasadena, and more.

Directed by Kandace Cleland and Jodine Pilmer, this vibrant troupe celebrates the joy of performance, the power of community, and the timeless truth that it’s never too late to take the stage.

Tickets are available online at StageLeftPlayers.org or may be purchased at the door. Reservations are highly encouraged.