October 2021

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Bonnie's Column

Awaken the joy of creative expression with theatre classes! These sessions, filled with laughter and camaraderie, help students express themselves. The blend of creative drama, improvisation, and the written word not only teaches about theatre, but also about life.  

For those who need more concrete reasons for Senior Theatre classes, a growing body of knowledge demonstrates a clear link between active engagement in theatre and slower declines in cognitive and physical functioning.

Since many theatre companies paused during the pandemic, classes are a marvelous way to re-start. They will re-energize actors who need to freshen up their skills. Best yet, classes will renew connections between students.

No matter how much teaching experience you have, our newly revised TipSheet, Teaching Senior Theatre Classes, will give you fresh ideas and sound advice. Discover the tips, tricks, and techniques that I've used successfully over many years of teaching senior actors. It will help you be up and running in no time at all.

I find that teaching older actors is the most creative, stimulating, and enjoyable thing I've ever done! I love to watch in amazement as actors experience miraculous transformations. It brings me great joy knowing that I am guiding others on their journey as Senior Theatre teachers. 
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What is happening in Senior Theatre?
As Senior Theatres get up and running, the level of activity varies widely. Take our survey to tell us how you are doing. We will share the results to help everyone in the field. It only takes 3 minutes. Click here to take the survey. Thank you!

Yours in Theatre,

Bonnie L. Vorenberg
President, ArtAge Publications

3 Minutes of Your Time Please

The past 18 months have been quite the roller coaster -- and we're interested in finding out how you're doing. Please take a few minutes of your time to fill out this short survey.  We will use the results to help you fulfill your theatrical dreams.

Click here for our survey!

Teaching Senior Theatre Classes
Resources

We have many books and TipSheets on how to do Senior Theatre, from Readers Theatre, directing, fundraising, makeup, acting in commercials, and more. For classes, here are three of our favorites, then click here to see all of the many teaching tools. Or give us a call, we'd love to help you!
 

Click here to see all of the TipSheets.
Click here for Teaching Senior Theatre Classes. 

Our Plays are Being Performed!

• Fool Me Once, or Henrietta's Absolutely Horrible Day got people thinking, and laughing, in Florida.
• In Florida, audiences are still talking about the hilarious Starlight Moon in The Speeding Ticket.
• Blue Sky with Approaching Storm was a marvelous conversation starter in California where it was well-received. Find this play in Ageless! 11 Short Plays Celebrating Seniors.
• Doctor, Doctor was a huge hit in Florida!
• Audiences won't forgot how much fun the performance of I Forgot was in Maryland.
• Everyone was smiling after seeing Mona Lisa’s Toe in North Carolina.
• Audiences loved the production of Splitting Hares in Arizona. Find this play in Ageless! 11 Short Plays Celebrating Seniors.
• Audiences in Virginia loved their visit to Shenanigans at the Blue Pelican Inn.
• The audience "laughed at every entrance and goofy, funny, silly joke!" of Joggin' Along in North Carolina. Photo above, courtesy of K. C. Rossi.

Best Selling Christmas Shows on Sale!

Older actors around the globe are really excited about holiday shows this year. To help celebrate the season of giving, save $5 on our best selling holiday e-scripts. Sale ends October 21, 2021.

In one Door! Out The Other!
15 minute comedy, 2 men, 2 women or up to 14 actors
Laugh your way through a NYC hotel lobby with intrigue, mixups, and an appearance by Santa Claus! So much fun!

Merry Christmas / Happy Thanksgiving
15 minute comedy, 1 man, 7 women
Nora posts an invitation to all her lonely neighbors and what a collection shows up! This show is so much fun!

The Cat Lady Christmas
60 minute radio play comedy
2 men, 3 women, 2 either
Cat-loving Corly promises her new beau, an allergist she met online, that she’s pet-free, but the opposite becomes hilariously true just as he’s about to cook her a Christmas Eve dinner.

The Complaint Department 
When a man returns a thermometer to the department store, confusion abounds! This is hilarious stuff! 

Frank’s 75th Christmas
20 minute comedy, 11 either 
Laugh through this popular holiday play about an unhappy character who gets a special visit on Christmas Eve that changes his bad attitude and his listless life.

Sad Sack Santa
15 minute comedy, 1 man, 1 woman
Jay Evers, a part-time Santa, has had his fill of unruly, obnoxious kids. He’s done, but so are the vacation plans. When his wife offers to take his place, the bet is on.

A Santa-Mental Christmas 
20 minute holiday comedy, 1 men, 2 women, 5 either
Santa is grumpy! The modern workforce of elves and reindeer makes him wish for the good old days. Will he get with the times?

Scrooge with a Twist
40 minute musical plus carols, 1 man, 6 women, 12 either
A delightful retelling of the beloved Christmas story which has many twists. Audience participation makes it a fresh and entertaining piece!

The Christmas Home Tour
15 minute comedy, 5 women
It’s a ladies’ day outing and the friends have tickets to their town’s annual Christmas Home Tour.

Mr. Hartwell’s Christmas
35 minutes, 1 man, 1 woman, 4 either plus extras
Howard Hartwell has been a Santa at the downtown department store for a long time. He’s fired. And he's drinking. Some unexpected magic happens and he discovers the real meaning of Christmas.

Save $5 On These Select E-Scripts
Sale ends October 21, 2021

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The largest collection of plays, books, materials, and information for older performers.
 

Contact us at:

PO Box 19955, Portland OR 97280
503-246-3000 or 800-858-4998
bonniev@seniortheatre.com     www.seniortheatre.com

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