CARL RUSSO PHOTOS: Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected.
Founder Sara Brown presented the first show in 2000, and in so doing set a constellation of unlikely performers in motion.
The troupe’s newest production, the musical “At the Hop,” is set for Saturday, April 28, on the Seifert Performing Arts Center stage at Salem High School.

Diane Hatem helps Justin Paine of Derry with his Beatle coat from the Sgt. Pepper album era as he gets ready to sing Yellow Submarine by the Beatles. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected. 2/07/2023
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Dave and Pat Boivin of Methuen with their daughter Amy. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected.2/07/2023
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Pat Boivin of Methuen and her daughter, Amy rehearse together. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected. 2/07/2023
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Members of the Play Among The Stars Theatre Groupe perform Elvis’ ‘’Jail House Rock’’ Ryan Andrews of Pelham is the lead singer. Back row: from left: Joe Medolo of Derry, Zac Herrick of Haverhill, Jean-Luc Croteau of Salem N.H., Brett Shimer of Groveland and Chris Fram of Plaistow Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected.2/07/2023
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Members of the Play Among The Stars Theatre Groupe perform ‘’Jail House Rock’’ Jean -Luc Croteau, left of Salem NH and Brett Shimer of Brett Shimer of Groveland. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected. 2/07/2023
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Members of the Play Among The Stars Theatre Groupe perform ‘’Jail House Rock’’ Zac Herrick, left of Haverhill and Jean-Luc Croteau, of Salem NH Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected. 2/07/2023
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Members of the Play Among The Stars Theatre Groupe perform ‘’Jail House Rock’’ From left: Zac Herrick of Haverhill, Jean-Luc Croteau, of Salem NH and Brett Shimer of Groveland. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected.. 2/07/2023
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Gordon Goyetche reaches out to say hello to Chrissy Giglio as he stroll dances with his sister, Esther Rosengard. They all live in Derry. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected. 2/07/2023
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Pat Boivin of Methuen, center, whose daughter, Amy is in the show, shows Duncan McLennan of Londonderry and Heather Belanger of Methuen how to twist. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected.. 2/07/2023
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Rosemarie Hubbard of Woburn helps her son Robert learn a song for the show. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected. 2/07/2023
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Rosemarie Hubbard of Woburn helps her son Robert learn a song for the show. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected. 2/07/2023
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Diane Andrews of Pelham twirls Duncan McLennan of Londonderry as they practice the stroll dance. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected.
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Play Among The Stars Theatre Groupe founder Sara Brown with her son Jason of Derry. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe will present "At the Hop" on April 28 in Salem.
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Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected. 2/07/2023
- Carl Russo/Staff photo

Esther Rosengard hugs her husband Michael, left and her brother Gordon Goyetche. They live in Derry. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected.2/07/2023
- Carl Russo/Staff photo

Esther Rosengard hugs her husband Michael, left and her brother Gordon Goyetche. They live in Derry. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected.2/07/2023
- Carl Russo/Staff photo

Play Among The Stars Theatre Groupe founder, Sara Brown, right and her assistant Charlene Westerdale. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected.2/07/2023
- Carl Russo/Staff photo

Sean Adams of Derry sings Puff The Magic Dragon during rehersal. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected.2/07/2023
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Diane Hatem helps Joe Medolo with his costume. Play Among The Stars Theatre Groupe. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected./07/2023
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Esther Rosengard hugs her husband Michael, left and her brother Gordon Goyetche. They live in Derry. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected.2/07/2023
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Esther Rosengard hugs her husband Michael, left and her brother Gordon Goyetche. They live in Derry. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected.2/07/2023
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Play Among The Stars Theatre Groupe founder, Sara Brown, right and her assistant Charlene Westerdale. Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe embraces imperfection. Along the way, the Salem troupe of adults with disabilities celebrates music, dance, costumes and the unexpected.2/07/2023
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