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Senior Theatre
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March 2016
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Bonnie's column: To film or
not to film?
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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
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here to learn how to make video look like film
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New Idea: Still
Dreaming--using film to teach acting
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Still Dreaming
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As drama teachers, we work to find lesson plans that will
inspire students. How 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
Act
now, save $10 until April 1, 2016
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here to read more about the film
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your favorite ArtAge play, tell us why you 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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Looking for
Mother's Day shows
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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!
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Group of the Month:
Ec-Lec-Tic Senior Players
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The Ec-Lec-Tic Senior Players
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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.
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.
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to read more about the Ec-Lec-Tic Senior Players
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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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