The Senior Circuit: A Comedy of Second Acts

By Gary L Strickland

Panpipe Pete Carney used to play state fairs, grand openings, and anywhere with a microphone and a modest check. Now he plays the senior living circuit-where the audiences are grateful, the feedback is honest, and the occasional incident requires security intervention.

When Pete's long-suffering manager signs him up for a statewide competition for "Best Senior Performer," he assumes it's just another gig. What he doesn't expect is sabotage, sequins, ventriloquist admirals, kitchen utensil performance art-and a surprise prize: a shot at a permanent residency in Las Vegas at the legendary Into the Sunset Suites.

Suddenly, this isn't just about polite applause and Jell-O cups. It's about one last chance at the spotlight.

Packed with eccentric characters, offbeat humor, and surprising heart, The Senior Circuit is a satirical novel about aging performers, fragile egos, and the stubborn hope that maybe-just maybe-the encore can be better than the first act.

Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven comedy, ensemble satire, and stories about underdogs chasing unlikely dreams. Fans of Christopher Guest-style mockumentary humor, small-town competition tales, and warm, witty fiction about reinvention will feel right at home on the circuit.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GP6ZR999
• ISBN13: 9798248656578
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"