PRIME Productions

                    PRIME continues to redefine the Stage for Women Over 50 

        

PRIME Productions amplifies the voices of women over fifty through powerful performances that embrace diverse perspectives across all    genders, races, sexual orientations, and   abilities.                                                                                                

In a world where mature women are often sidelined or stereotyped, PRIME is breaking barriers and challenging outdated narratives. We’re on a mission to showcase the strength, intelligence and vibrancy of women over 50.

2025 has become a year of firsts for PRIME!  

In March we launched PRIME Voices: The Playwright Series
We commissioned two new plays by mature female playwrights, Laurie Flanigan Hegge and Tira Palmquist. And despite some challenging weather, both readings were well attended with lively post show discussions with the playwrights!

                  This fall we began our Eighth Season, our most ambitious to date!                                                                                  

   

                                                    For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday  Photo: Glen Subbe

Our 8th Season opened with For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday by Sarah Ruhl at Mixed Blood Theatre continuing tochallenge the stereotypes of women over 50  with a stellar cast that brought hilarity and pathos to the story of five siblings (all over 50!)dealing with the death of their father and the challenges of growing up, growing old,  and...flying!

And next spring we will broaden our stories even further with the world premiere of Abuelita by Playwright’s Center Fellow Nathan Yungerberg, presented at The Capri in March of 2026.  We hope to see you there for this exciting play that examines the relationships between four women over 50, one Latino man and two teenagers as they explore the intersections of culture, sexuality and finding oneself in the middle of an historic heat wave.



                             
And in November, we were awarded the
 Twin Cities Business Magazine's Community Impact Award for Equity Initiative!
  
                                          

It's been an amazing year but PRIME Productions remains committed to:

    Hiring seasoned artists both on and off the stage, giving them the recognition and space they deserve.

 Broadening audience perceptions with imaginative casting that highlights diversity and the unique experiences of mature women.

     Creating new works that tell fresh, authentic stories of women over 50, by women over 50.

     Collaborating with women’s organizations and senior groups to foster community and conversation around our mission.

     Building partnerships with individuals and institutions who share our vision for a more inclusive arts scene.

And none of this would be possible without YOU! 

 With $15 trillion in spending power and driving up to 64% of consumer spending, women over 50 are a force to be reckoned with. And their impact on the arts is undeniable. They’re not only avid patrons and attendees of live events; they’re also donors, leaders, and champions of arts philanthropy. This level of engagement is transformative, supporting the arts through everything from charitable giving to direct involvement in community arts initiative.

Funding is becoming more and more challenging with arts organizations nationwide.  We ask you to help fund those arts organizations that most align with your values and speak to the causes you care about.  

We hope that you will consider making a gift, of any size, to PRIME Productions! 

      The cast and crew of For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday
...and, of course, Ozzie!

A Movement to Empower and Inspire

Together, we’re building a stage where women over 50 take center stage, both as powerful characters and as leaders within the arts community!

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Alison & Shelli 

Photo: Bonni Allen

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