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TipSheet Topics:
- New Trends in Senior Theatre
- What Playwrights need to Know about Senior Theatre
- Course Plan for Senior Theatre Classes
- Fundraising for Senior Theatre
- How to Start a Senior Theatre
- How to Name a Senior Theatre
- Bibliography for Senior Theatre
- Connecting Baby Boomers to Your Community Theatre
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New Trends in Senior Theatre
As Senior Theatre grows, new programs give it vitality while on-going companies demonstrate the strength of the many different kinds of theatre that are successful with mature adults. Use this TipSheet to understand the breadth and depth of the field. Discover how you can fit in. The TipSheet includes the latest research along with statistics, fundable ideas, and facts that give you an up-to-date snapshot of Senior Theatre.
$10.00
What Playwrights need to Know about Senior Theatre
In a recent search for Senior Theatre scripts, we received over 100 plays but only a few were useful for Senior Theatre. We concluded that many writers don’t fully understand what makes Senior Theatre a unique art form with special requirements--you can’t just set a play in a retirement center!
This TipSheet teaches how to craft dialogue, build characters, and develop plots in scripts that are challenging yet fun for seasoned performers. This is an essential tool for playwrights wanting to create works for this burgeoning form of the performing arts.
"Thank you so much for this TipSheet, which I keep re-reading. The wealth of information is presented so clearly and positively that it will make me a better playwright. Informative and enlightening, it's a marvelous guide for those of us who write for Senior Theatre."
Senior Theatre Playwright
$10.00
Course Plan for Senior Theatre Classes
Whether you teach Senior Theatre in the community or are guiding the next generation of college students studying how to do Senior Theatre, this TipSheet is for you.
Part One is designed for classes taught for mature performers in adult education, lifelong learning, senior center, retirement living, learning-in-retirement, or related settings. Learn how to take actors from simple theatrical skills to performing on stage.
Part Two is a sample syllabus to be used for teaching Senior Theatre in a college or university. The syllabus has been reviewed and approved by Senior Theatre experts who work in higher education.
Practitioners who used the plans said they were, “ Very helpful. They gave me direction about how to teach the class. Most of all, they saved me a lot of time and effort.”
$15.00
New with 2007 information!
Fundraising for Senior Theatre
The goal to make your Senior Theatre financially stable is high on most organizer’s list. This TipSheet addresses how to entice funders to recognize, value and contribute to Senior Theatre.
This TipSheet includes detailed information about Senior Theatre movement for use in your grant proposals. It features studies which document the value of participation in Senior Theatre, and ways to develop a relationship with funders. It can be useful in grantwriting, corporate proposals and other fundraising sources. Most of all, it’s an encouraging guide to help you keep going as you search for financial stability.
How to Start a Senior Theatre
When you begin a Senior Theatre, you might feel like you’re out on a limb, working to create a magical company with no roadmap. Don’t fret. Use this step-by-step guide to help you get started. It includes ideas about how to find a sponsor, how to locate a director and to select the form of Senior Theatre that fits your mission. Feel secure with advice on how to feel comfortable with a small group and to begin your publicity campaigns while you remember to have fun!
How to Name a Senior Theatre
The name you choose for your Senior Theatre company is very important. It shows what kind of work you do, can tie you to a sponsor or a geographic region. Whatever you choose, make it YOU!
The TipSheet was developed from an analysis of the 630 companies in the ArtAge Publications database, the largest in the field. Use this TipSheet to explore the many names being used for Senior Theatres. Then evaluate which ones work for you. Use the handy combination chart to help you select a name that reflects your company. Read about over-used names, favorites and advice about how the name you choose can affect your future growth and fundraising opportunities.
$10.00
Bibliography for Senior Theatre
As Senior Theatre expands, the number of sources for information grows quickly. Use this complete listing to find all the books, dissertations, magazine, journal and and newspaper articles in the field. You will be amazed at the many resources available to help you find success in Senior Theatre. This bibliography will help you save time when searching for information in Senior Theatre, arts, aging, gerontology and related areas. It’s indispensable!
$15.00
Connecting Baby Boomers to Your Community Theatre
Learn how to attract Baby Boomers to your theatre. Give them a voice on your stage and you will be richly rewarded. The new generation of seasoned performers are a unique breed. Plan your program right and some of the 77 million Baby Boomers will become active participants in your company. Learn how to meet their needs for health, fulfillment, stimulation and flexibility. Discover directing and programming hints. Plan now for this fresh new group of performers.
$10.00
Senior Theatre TipSheet--What Playwrights need to Know about Senior Theatre
In a recent search for Senior Theatre scripts, we received over 100 plays but only a few were useful for Senior Theatre. We concluded that many writers don’t fully understand what makes Senior Theatre a unique art form with special requirements...you can’t just set a play in a retirement center!
This TipSheet teaches how to craft dialogue, build characters, and develop plots in scripts that are challenging yet fun for seasoned performers. This is an essential tool for playwrights wanting to create works for this burgeoning form of the performing arts.
$10.00
Visit our Idea Bank for to read about several highlighted, successful projects in Senior Theatre.
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