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ArtAge Publications
Newsletter
February, 2019
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Bonnie's Column:
Doctors
consider prescribing the arts
Imagine going to the doctor and instead of getting a
pill, you get a prescription for a dance class or a ticket to a
play. This is exactly what British doctors might begin doing
soon. Known as "Social Prescribing," British
Health Secretary, Matt Hancock says, the "arts can produce the
same or better outcomes as traditional medication, and it can save
money for the government." Not only does it decrease the
amount of drugs prescribed, the technique has been proven effective
for patients with strokes, psychosis, and other ailments. It's a
cost effective solution to difficult problems. Click here to read the article.
As I have often said, "doing theatre is better than a trip to
the doctor." It's exciting that the medical establishment is
beginning to agree with me. Ask about your prescription for the
arts!
Yours in Theatre,
Bonnie Vorenberg, ArtAge President
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Hot off the press... Updated, revised
Planning your financial future can be worrisome, difficult, and
even scary. But now with this updated guide, a clear path toward
financial stability is possible.
Learn about how to organize your financial plan and tell your story
using a variety of income streams: Grants, Gifts, Special Events,
Online Contributions, and more. Then refer to the extensive list of
grant givers in the arts and aging.
Here's what
they are saying:
"Funding Your Senior Theatre"
is a comprehensive and very informative resource for fundraising
and marketing Senior Theaters. First it gives thorough information
about Senior Theatre's benefits that can be used in grant
narratives. Especially useful is the explanation of options for
fundraising ranging from family gifts and donation jars at
performances to the more sophisticated electronic appeals and crowd
sourcing. The extensive list of funding sources at the end is
valuable. I especially appreciated the instructions on writing the
funding plan, a must for proposals, appeal letters, and marketing. Lina
P., Grand Junction Senior Theatre
Your theatre will be more creative and fun if money is less of a
worry. Use these ideas to take away the pain so there's more
pleasure!
Click here to read more about Funding Your Senior
Theatre
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Our shows are being performed!
When short shows are combined, they create productions of any
length that are adaptable to any cast and any audience. Many
companies have created full productions. Here are just a few of the
slates that are in rehearsal or in performance now:
Try this for a super production:
Act 1 is Bingo Ladies
Gone Bad, followed by Grown-Up
Games, and Waiting for
7, then intermission.
Act 2 is Griddle
Cakes, High School
Reunion,
and ending the show with The
Challenge of Bureaucracy. These plays are
being performed in Texas! Wow!
This will be really funny:
The Quibbles,
Mike 'Hard
As' Nails, Blinking
Lights in the Middle of the Night and Stanley's
Choice. These are being performed in California.
Wow, again!
A clever combination:
The Naked
Man on the Couch and Tech Support
are on stage in Florida.
Or, try this production:
Feeble
Fables and DNN: Definitely
NOT the News are also being performed in Texas!
Save $5 on
E-scripts of the above shows, on sale until February 28!
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Theatre-Antics:
12 Comedies for Older Actors
This collection of plays has something for every Senior Theatre.
Ranging in length from less than 5 minutes to more than 5 minutes,
the funny plays have quirky characters who face challenges
like learning new slang, friendship, marriage, self worth, and
flirtation. Perform a single show or combine multiple ones to
create a longer production. The result is stimulated actors and
laughing audiences!
Here's what
other Senior Theatre folks are saying:
We just started
"Readers Theatre Performances ...for Seniors" and are
excited about the variety of scripts with contemporary themes
offered in "Theatre-Antics: 12 Comedies for Older
Actors."
K. Hancock, Wisconsin
Click here to read testimonials and Free
Views of each play. Only $19.95! Save $5 until February 28!
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Why I Do Senior Theatre
Louise
Rauckhorst says, I
enjoy Senior Theatre! I am not an extrovert but theatre brings me
out and makes me more alive. At age 84, the mental discipline of
memorizing lines, blocking, etc. takes more effort than when I was
younger but that’s good for my brain. It’s worth all the work
because it’s great fun. I especially like working with a team to
create entertainment for our audiences!
Click here to read about Louise's work with The Speeding Theatre Over 55.
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