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NEW! Jeanette Mathewes Stevens The lead character, after experiencing age discrimination in her work place and seeing how her mother is affected by ‘ElderSpeak’ at the health care facility, comes up with a plan. With the help of her Mom and other residents of Shadyview Meadows, they create a hilarious change of attitude for staff members. The play refers to ‘ElderSpeak,’ belittling forms of speech directed towards older people. Without thinking, many of us talk down to seniors, using and accepting ‘ElderSpeak.’ Here the topic is addressed with sensitivity and humor without finger pointing or judgment. Performances have been well received at retirement homes, senior centers, and conferences for health care professionals. E-script $15 Hard copy $20.
NEW! Brandon Daughtry Slocum This surprisingly funny short play features roles for two strong senior actresses. The recently widowed Jennie is taken under the wing of her somewhat eccentric and opinionated neighbor, Bettie, a veteran widow who explains the tangled maze of learning to live without your spouse. Filled with sound advice about what to do and what not to do when your loved one dies, this play affects audiences strongly, most often leaving them laughing through tears. E-script $15 Hard copy $20.
5 women or 4 women/1 man Performers have been enjoying Ann Pugh’s as the author of The Day They Kidnapped Blanche and The Christmas Coffee, both are popular scripts in our collection. This tribute to volunteers can be easily performed by novices who can read the script. It’s a comedy that is fun for both performers and the audience. The play centers on a televised tribute to volunteers moderated by Megs Abbott, a popular TV personality who is substituting for "Opal" on the show. Her guests are stellar volunteers. They present funny and quirky adventures, “moments,” that have been submitted to the TV show from folks around the nation. The well defined characters clash during the production but in the end, are brought together by the warm spirit of volunteering. Senior Theatre companies and volunteer organizations will enjoy this theatrical tribute that's fun and easy to perform. “Delightful, I burst out laughing...wonderful! A hit! Jessica Cunningham, Volunteer Cordinator, Redding CA Click here to read a FreeView of the play $15.00
By Joy Reilly Learn how to transform your life experience into theatre. Joy Reilly takes you through the writing process as you create monologues that reflect your own story. Use her company, Howling at the Moon, as your model. Their monologues, from funny to deeply personal, will inspire you. They can be used in class or in readings. The 38 monologues are arranged so that they are ready to be peformed...making a show that’s easy to put together, with strong impact. Click here to read more about Howling at the Moon. ”Joy Reilly’s techniques make lifewriting easy, creative and rewarding. On stage, it goes beyond storytelling. The space between the performers and the audience is filled with a powerful impact that stays with you!” joan e. kole, Artistic Director, AgeQuake Theatre $19.95
by Ross Gray and Christina Sinding "A senior theatre company, Act II Studio, is approached by a Canadian center about transforming their social science research into a play about breast cancer. What resulted was the phenomenon, "Handle With Care?" which had over 200 performances across Canada and in the U.S., and became the subject of a documentary film. "Standing Ovation" traces the project from the first meeting of the actors and researchers to the rigors of touring a hit. This is an essential book for those theatre groups interested in working on projects aimed at social change." Includes book and video. $34.95 |
STANDING OVATION: Performing Social Science Research about Cancer |
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ArtAge Senior Theatre Resource Center We help older performers fulfill their theatrical dreams! Copyright 2010 ArtAge Publications. All rights reserved. |