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Date: Friday, March 04, 2016 6:44:04 PM


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Senior Theatre Online March 2016

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Bonnie's column: To film or not to film?

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New Idea: Still Dreaming--using film to teach acting

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Bonnie's column: To film or not to film?

Recently we have been talking with many directors who want to film their performances and air them on cable television, in-house channels, or to create copies for the cast. The filming can give 'legs' to the production and allow more viewers to see your work. But should you film the show or not?


The downside is that many of the films are made with amateur equipment in single- camera shoots with little or no editing. Unfortunately, the product will not be comparable to the broadcast quality videos we watch on television or on Youtube channels. Viewers will compare your film and may think poorly of your work. If it is not high quality, it might be better not to film.


If you decide to film your show, there are several techniques that will improve the final product. Use several cameras so you can show the action from different angles, edit the piece, add sound and lighting, titles, plus anything that makes the film look more professional. Perhaps, hire or consult with a skilled videographer and editor.


Get the film rights. Remember that even though you have performance rights, it does not mean you have permission to film. The play publisher can help you secure film rights.


So, when you consider filming your show, take a moment to consider all outcomes before you move ahead. Your reputation depends on it!


Yours in theatre,


Bonnie Vorenberg, ArtAge President

Click here to learn how to make video look like film

New Idea: Still Dreaming--using film to teach acting

As drama teachers, we work to find lesson plans that will inspire students. How Still Dreaming,

about using a film to teach acting? Try the new award-winning film, Still Dreaming, a poignant story about a group of older actors rehearsing Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Night Dream.


The film is great! Not only is it a joy to watch, it's been featured in several festivals and just won the Marion Herrman Excellence in Filmmaking Award at the Sedona International Film Festival.


Still Dreaming is being featured in events that celebrate the tour of Shakespeare's First Folio and will be introduced at several regional and national conferences. Show it in your classroom or at your next event!


Here's what they say about the film:


"A GEM! UNFORGETTABLE!" - San Jose Mercury News

"INTRIGUING…EVOCATIVE!" - Variety

"TOUCHING, FUNNY, THOUGHT-PROVOKING" - NorthJersey.com

"REMARKABLE, BEAUTIFUL & TRUTHFUL!" - June Squibb

Still Dreaming


Act now, save $10 until April 1, 2016

Click here to read more about the film

Our shows are being produced

Our shows are very popular with many performances. Here are a few of the most A Brief History of Mah Jongg,

recent productions. See the links below for descriptions, FreeViews, and more:


The Pie Ladies was performed in South Dakota and Nevada

Silent Movie was a huge hit with several performances in Arizona

Dead Cat: The Play brought its usual laughathon in Kentucky image

The Speeding Ticket was staged in New York

Noah and The Stick-Up have been very popular in Texas

Crazy for Love received the most applause in a Washington variety show Readers Theatre: Legendary Ladies and Their Gents was "Great!!!" in Colorado It's Not About Pot Roast and Tech Support got rave reviews in Oregon

A Brief History of Mah Jongg

A Brief History of Mah Jongg and Casserole Casanova were stellar in Maryland.

Click here to see A Brief History of Mah Jongg

Selfie Sale--save $5

Take a selfie of yourself with your favorite ArtAge play, tell us why you Take a selfie!,

like it, and save $5 off your next order! Take a photo with the cover of the show and email it to us with permission for us to use it. We'll share all of your favorites!


Sivia says, "The Stick-Up has strong characters, a good plot, and it's funny so that's why it's one of my favorite ArtAge shows!"

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Take a selfie!

Click here to read about The Stick-Up

Looking for Mother's Day shows

It's time to begin working on your Mother's Day show. So, try these:


Mothers Day: 10 minute comedy with 5 women. Molly Sullivan lives in a senior community and once again is waiting for her daughter to visit. It’s always a struggle to get her to show up so Molly and her compatriots concoct a madcap scheme to solve the problem.


Go Momma Go: 10 minute comedy with 1 man, 3 women. Two sisters, in a classic family argument about what to do with Momma, are more concerned about themselves but Momma has plans of her own!


The License: 10 minute comedy with 2 men, 2 women or 1 man, 3 women. An engaged couple’s trip to the County office to get a marriage license sounds easy enough.


Benny & Pearl: 18 minute comedy with 1 man, 1 woman. A short, tender comedy that asks, “Can two fish bring old childhood friends together?” Well, if the fish can’t, Benny’s mother sure knows how.


Made for Each Other: 30 minute comedy with 1 man, 3 women, 2 either. Pauline Stewart, an 80-year-old retired dentist lives alone. To insure Pauline’s safety her daughter and son-in-law have hired companions for her. She fires every one of them!


The Hotel Lobbyist: 12 minute comedy with 2 women. How far will feisty senior, Goldalee Schneider, go to make her daughter listen to her? In this comedy, our protagonist resorts to a sit-in strike at the Holiday Inn.


Love and Other Investments: 25 minute comedy with 2 men and 2 women. Agnes tries to finish her taxes but her meddlesome neighbor, demanding mother, and ex-husband all interfere.


Contact us if you need help making selections...and if these aren't enough, we have more!

Group of the Month: Ec-Lec-Tic Senior Players

The Ec-Lec-Tic Senior Players hail from Valencia County, New Mexico near Albuquerque. All are members of the Belen Art League. Recently they performed for the New Mexico Conference on Aging, the New Mexico Library Association, the Annual Poetry Conference of New Mexico, and several others. Currently the Players are enjoying Readers Theatre using comedies from ArtAge Publications.

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The Ec-Lec-Tic Senior Players ,


Director of the company, Barbara LoLordo, MATA, is a member of the Albuquerque Theatre Guild and will be a featured speaker at the upcoming ATHE Senior Theatre

conference in Chicago this August.


The company is currently booking future performances in the New Mexico area.


The Ec-Lec-Tic Senior Players

Click to read more about the Ec-Lec-Tic Senior Players

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Facebook: Have a more extended conversation by using our facebook page. Become a 'friend,' then post your activities to keep the connection and the movement growing!


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Visit our new website

Our new website is a treasure trove of information. Take a look! It's complete with plays, books, "Who's Who in Senior

Theatre," plus news, trends, and FreeViews of all of the plays. There is something for everyone!


If you need help making selections, don't hesitate to contact us. We're here for your questions and all of your Senior Theatre needs.


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Our 2016 catalog

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