Perlin Players

 

The Perlin Players are an extraordinary group of young people who have not let their developmental disability stop them in any way from being productive members of their community. These performers, who are clients of the Perlin Centre, are well known for their many successful Lip-Sync productions and Dinner Theatre Shows. The Perlin Centre is owned and operated by the Vera Perlin Society. Its mission is to provide a quality structured day program for individuals with a developmental disability, 18 years of age and older, living in St. John’s and surrounding areas. This program also provides an opportunity for Employment through the Employment Division.

Since 1987 the Perlin Players popular performances at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre has sold out within one hour. What began as a school concert has turned out to be a sold out hit year after year. These young performers are masters of musical mime. The annual performance has seen as many as 90 clients on stage in any one given show. In 1994 the Perlin Players were appointed the “Good-Will Ambassadors” for the 40th Anniversary Year of the Vera Perlin Society. The group has performed all across Newfoundland as far as Corner Brook. In 1995 they traveled to Toronto to perform on National TV for the Special Olympics Sports Celebrity Festivals. Did we forget to mention, if you are in need of after dinner entertainment or the like, this group will surely delight you.