Wayland Seniors Enjoy a Night at the Theater, and a Special Chauffeur

WAYLAND — Twelve older Wayland residents attended the Wayland High School production of “Godspell” recently as guests of Wayland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Omar X. Easy. Door-to-door transportation was provided in a high school van, with a very special driver at the wheel: Acting Police Chief Ed Burman.

“The show was magnificent,” said Mel Norris, 91. “The seats were great.”

“It was so much fun,” said Pauline DiCesare. “I couldn’t believe our Acting Chief of Police was picking me up.” DiCesare said she loved the show. “The whole night was a very thoughtful thing to do for us seniors.”

In October, Superintendent Easy approached Wayland Council on Aging Director Julie Secord about involving and encouraging Wayland senior residents to take advantage of cultural opportunities at the high school. They made a plan: Easy would reserve 12 seats for the show on Saturday, November 19, waive the $10 senior ticket price, and provide transportation for those who wanted it.

The COA issued the invitation in its weekly e-blast to Wayland seniors, and the twelve seats were claimed in a matter of days. “It was a great idea,” says Julie Secord, “and we’re so happy that residents took advantage of the opportunity. We are grateful to Dr. Easy and the High School Fine Arts Department.”

“Wayland’s student productions – plays and musicals, concerts, art shows – are really amazing,” says Easy. “We want the whole community to enjoy them, and we are glad we could help make that happen.”

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