Senior improv group to perform at Del Mar Town Hall

The Free Spirits will perform an unscripted comedy show at Del Mar Town Hall on Friday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. to noon. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is available through the Del Mar Community Connections website or by phone.

The group consists of senior citizens between the ages of 59 and 90. Members are part of Theater World at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of UCSD. The ensemble is the only regularly performing group of older adult improv artists in the region.

Courtney Flanagan directs the troupe. She is a professional theater instructor. The group has performed short-form and long-form improv in various venues since 2019. They have received multiple awards for their work.

Del Mar Community Connections is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Its mission is to help older adults in Del Mar live independently at home. The organization provides transportation, education, and social activities for seniors.

According to a news release, the group aims to show that imagination does not fade with age. The release states that having fun benefits the soul. The performance is part of DMCC's effort to keep residents active.

Interested parties can register at www.dmcc.cc/calendar. They can also call the DMCC office at (858) 792-7565. The phone number is available during business hours for questions about the event or volunteer opportunities.