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Welfarewell, a Comedy by Cat Delaney

  • April 17 - 19, 2026
  • Wieting Theatre

    168 Main Street
    Worcester, New York 12197
Ticket Price $16.88-$22.13 Buy Tickets
Description

Welfarewell, by Cat Delaney, directed by Nancy Bondurant Couch, is a comic and deeply moving play about Esmerelda Quipp,  an 80-year-old former Shakespearean actress played by CCP Veteran, Diane Stammel, who finds herself living on a meager pension that can’t cover her rent or groceries. Facing eviction and the indignities of poverty, Esmerelda devises an unusual solution: she deliberately commits petty crimes so she can be sent to jail, where at least she’ll have food and shelter. What begins as a clever scheme evolves into a powerful commentary on aging, dignity, and society’s treatment of its most vulnerable. Full of sharp wit, theatrical flair, and unexpected tenderness, Welfarewell is both a biting satire and a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit.

Date & Time

Apr 17 - 19, 2026

Venue Details

Wieting Theatre

168 Main Street
Worcester, New York 12197 Wieting Theatre
Catskill Community Players

The Catskill Community Players is a not-for-profit community theater group founded in 1974 with the purpose of "promoting and presenting theater in the community". In 2016, the Catskill Community Players merged with Catskill Theatre Works, in a restructuring process, and attained non-profit status. The group typically produces two shows per year: recently mostly comedies and mysteries. Performances are given at the historic Wieting Theatre, in Worcester, NY. Over its 48 year history, other performance venues included South Kortright Central School's Harbaugh Hall, Stamford Central School, the Farrell Hall Little Theatre on the campus of SUNY Delhi, Delaware Academy, and Foothills Performing Arts Center. A complete listing of all the plays produced through the years by CCP can be found at www.catskillplayers.org. CCP operates under the direction of a board and follows non-profit bylaws. We draw from a vibrant theatre community of local actors, and talented directors & volunteer crew, which is constantly expanding. Auditions are open to anyone at all levels of experience. We always need help with sets, lighting, costumes, painting, ushering, sound, and all aspects of production! There is an opportunity to join as a member of CCP, and membership is drawn from the communities of Oneonta, Cooperstown, Worcester, Schenevus, South Kortright, Hobart, Stamford, Jefferson, Delhi, Franklin, and surrounding areas.