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Senior Theatre Online
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October 2009
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Bonnie's Column: Arts and Humanities Month
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Well, I'm off to Minnesota for the Senior Theatre Workshop and Conference. It's one of the first regional conferences on the topic and I'm thrilled to be a part of it. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Meanwhile, enjoy this busy Arts and Humanities Month!
Bonnie L. Vorenberg
ArtAge Senior Theatre Resource Center, President
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MN Senior Theatre Workshop and Conference--October 8, 9 and 10
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Join us for fun Senior Theatre events
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Minnesota is taking the lead to promote more Senior Theatre in their area. That's why the Minnesota Creative Arts and Aging Network (MnCAAN) is presenting Acting for Life: A Senior Theatre Workshop and Conference on Oct. 8-10, 2009 in Minneapolis. The featured events are:
On Thursday, Oct. 8 there will be a Pre-Conference Social and Theatre Evening. Come and enjoy a wine and cheese reception, meet Bonnie Vorenberg, see Allan Lotsberg receive an award for his 15 years directing the New Fogey Follies, learn about MnCAAN, and attend the Midwestern premiere of King of Shadows. It will be held at the Pillsbury House Theatre, 3501 Chicago Avenue, in Minneapolis.
On Friday, October 9, Bonnie L. Vorenberg, ArtAge President, will present an afternoon workshop, Open the Curtain on Senior Theate. The interactive session will explore the many ways to use Senior Theatre both on stage and in the classroom, plus hints and techniques and so much more in three action-packed hours. It will be held in the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis.
On Saturday, October 10, The Acting For Life conference begins with Bonnie's keynote, Find Fun, Fame & Fortune on Stage. It will be followed by a showcase of several Senior Theatre performances. After lunch, breakout sessions will cover topics like storytelling, working with frail elders, writing your script, how to start a program, improvisation, and radio theatre. It will be held in the Bloomington Civic Plaza.
The ArtAge collection of Senior Theatre plays, books, and how-to materials will be available on both days to purchase.
All of this information and inspiration is sure to encourage more Senior Theatre. It's going to be a great event. We hope you can join us!
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Click here to register for the MN Senior Theatre Workshop and Conference
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Apply to speak, present, perform when Senior Theatre comes to LA--October 15 deadline
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Act II Studio performed at the 2009 Senior Theatre event
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The Senior Theatre sessions at the 2009 ATHE Conference were very successful. We're hoping that next year's slate will be equally wonderful. Join us!
We are looking for Senior Theatre sessions for the 2010 ATHE conference in Los Angeles at the Hyatt Century Plaza Hotel. The conference will be held on August 3-6, 2010 with the theme of "Theatre Alive: Theater, Media and Survival."
We are looking for panel presentations, workshops, papers, and performances exploring topics like:
- Marketing and Business Aspects of Senior Theatre
- Spirituality and Healing
- Lifelong learning
- Spotlight on Senior Theatre: Survival/Success in Senior Theatre
- Bridging Community-based Seniors with Academia into the College/University Scene
- Medical Profession from Nursing to Geriatric Education--How Does Senior Theatre Fit
- Older People and the Media: Entertainment and Technology
Let us know your ideas by the October 15 deadline!
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Click here to learn how to apply, see last year's schedule, and get excited
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Plays of the Month: Holiday plays
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Skits for Seniors: Holiday Plays
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We're heading into the holiday season, when family and friends love to have a reason to get together. Performances, songs and movement are a great way to get people into the holiday spirit. Here are a few of our new holiday additions for this year:
Add in a bit of mystery with the Merry Christmas Caper or inject some laughs with Frank's 75th Christmas, or how about a retelling of Scrooge with a Twist - a format combining carols, a Greek chorus and the usual 'Scrooge' characters. Turn to page 14 in our new catalog, or visit the holiday plays section on the Web site to browse through our available scripts - which are designed to be fun, easy and successful. Be sure to schedule enough rehearsal time!
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Click here to go to Holiday Plays on www.seniortheatre.com
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News of the Month
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Under a Magical Moon was a huge hit!
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Karen Riehl and the Seniors for Seniors Playreaders presented Under a Magical Moon by Patrick Gaffney. Karen says, "We did Under a Magical Moon and everyone loved it. Please let him know he MUST write more! We love his work." Click here to read more about the play.
Dialogue in Best Practice: The Power of Theatre in Health Education will be presented by the University of Wisconsin's PSOA and Center on Age & Community. They will bring together playwrights, theatre artists, medical educators, and community outreach experts to talk about the unique quality of theatre to teach empathy and relay information in public health and medical education settings. The Dialogue will take place Thursday, October 22nd from 4:00 - 5:30pm. On Friday morning, October 23rd from 9:00 - 11:30am, Merri Biechler, author of The Reluctant Caregiver, will teach a workshop about how to create and market theatre peices for health education. Cost:$10.
Joan Lucas, the director of the Lake Shasta Senior Theatre, passed away this summer after a battle with cancer. She did some wonderful things with her company and will be missed.
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Click here for details about the UWM program
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