Third Avenue Playworks kicks off its season later this month with an ode to the area’s veteran community. Alan Kopischke, Michael A. Torrey and C. Michael Wright star in TAP’s production of “Heroes,” a comedy that tells the story of three aging World War I veterans living out their glory days in a retirement home before plotting their escape.

Rehearsals started late last month, with Artistic Director Jacob Janssen and Dan Klarer co-directing the 2006 Olivier Award winner for Best New Comedy. Janssen says “Heroes” has made a strong transition from its origins as a French play to adaptations for British and American audiences.

“Heroes” will open with a pay-what-you-will preview April 22 at 7:30 p.m., with half of the proceeds benefiting the veterans organization Operation Not Alone. The production will then run through May 10, with special 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays and May 1 ahead of a post-show conversation.