BETHEL — Senior College Players of Western Mountains Senior College resume this fall under the new leadership of Ross Timberlake, as director, and Lorrie Hoeh, assistant director. They replace Lynn Arizzi who relocated to Florida.

Timberlake and Hoeh have been members of the Players since the group started six years ago. They have been meeting with a team of veteran players and are excited about continuing and moving in new directions.

Current plans call for three plays to be performed in a 90-minute fall production. Newcomers and veteran players alike are invited to join the troupe. Timberlake plans to hold a special orientation for newcomers and assures everyone that the “senior theater” tradition of carrying scripts on stage will be continued.

There are also roles for interested persons who wish to become involved as behind the scene volunteers, such as the stage crews, props, costumes and other tasks associated with a dramatic production.

Timberlake said, “The goal is to create a wonderful learning experience for new members, veterans and volunteers as we prepare to entertain our friends and neighbors.”

Timberlake brings extensive experience to his new role. He majored in theater at the University of Southern Maine and has written and produced a number of plays, including the “Porch Plays,” which were performed in collaboration with the Bethel Historical Society’s Sudbury Days and the Mahoosuc Arts Council’s Bethel Art Fair. He wrote and produced “The Legend of Lefty” dinner theater play held at the Bethel Inn. He also co-founded the Bethel Performing Arts Project.

Hoeh’s interest in drama started in grade school and continued during her studies at Hiram College in Ohio. Through her experience performing, she has developed a keen interest in directing but also plans to continue her love of performing.

Weekly rehearsals will take place on Mondays beginning Sept. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bethel Congregational Church. Dress rehearsals will be held on Nov. 18 and 19. Performances are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 23, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Gould Academy Trustees Auditorium.

Senior College Players is a course sponsored by WMSC and registrations will be held during WMSC’s annual meeting on Sept. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bethel Congregational Church. Those unable to attend the annual meeting may register at the MSAD 44 Adult Ed office by calling 824-2780,

For more information about the players, becoming involved as a new member or serving as a volunteer, call Timberlake at 824-6545 or Hoeh at 824-2917.