Using Performing Arts to Develop Seniors' Well-Being in a Playful and Social Environment.
About Seniors in Play
Seniors in Play (SIP) is the curriculum core of Tony Plana, who developed a comprehensive 48 -hour course that guides seniors through an innovative and playful theatrical program.
Meet the Actors
Seniors explore the dramatic process from idea to page to stage while developing the life skills necessary for personal effectiveness and social connectivity.
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About Tony Plana
Tony Plana starred as Ignacio Suarez, the widowed father of America Ferrera’s Ugly Betty, in ABC’s landmark, groundbreaking hit series for which he received the 2006 Golden Satellite Award from the International Press Academy, an Imagen Award and an Alma Award. Ugly Betty received the highest ratings and the most critical acclaim of any Latino-based show in the history of television. Most notably, the show received 11 Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe Award for best comedy.
Previously, he also starred in Showtime’s original series Resurrection Boulevard, and was nominated for two Alma Awards for best actor. Resurrection Boulevard was the first series to be produced, written, directed and to star Latinos and was awarded an Alma Award for the best television series of 2002.
