Rain: This drama set in 1923 on the South Sea's island of Pago Pago was written by John Colton and Clemence Randolph. It is the sultry tale of sexuality and hypocrisy, a human game of chess. It's the story of a free-spirited young woman who makes a preacher quiver with lust in the South Seas. It will be directed by Sheldon Metz and produced by Calia Mintzer and Frank Roys, running from January 10, 2003 - February 15, 2003. By the time this reaches you Rain should be cast. Hopefully Sheldon will announce his cast at the general meeting. Work Sunday is December 15 beginning at 10:00 AM. It's not too soon to mark your calendars for this busy time of year. When you come, if you have an old victrola with a horn, please bring it! The show is in need of one!

Kiss Me Kate: The Cole Porter musical based on Taming of the Shrew was approved by the board to be directed by Max Heldring Stormes for July/August 2003.

Musical Concert Series: A Grand Night for Singing is a musical revue that explores the broad spectrum of romantic relationships by intertwining over 30 Rodgers and Hammerstein songs, both classics and lesser-known songs alike. Directed by Elizabeth A. Bouton (also the musical director and producer) and choreographed by Alison Mattiza this revue plays November 17 and 24 and December 1 and 8. The cast includes Risa Larson, Melanie Marshall, Christopher Peduzzi, Aileen-Marie Scott, and Jon Sparks. Mike Walker is on piano and Ken Futch is on percussion. Thanks to Michelle Rosen and Tara Potthoff for their help at auditions.

This and that (that shouldn't go unread): The walls of fame have been refurbished by Paul Mazerov and Hal Fisher. Bo Beaudin left five large boxes of photographs spanning 20 years of Kentwood shows. Should we decide to keep them a crew will be needed to sort them. We have a new box office chairperson, Julia Maggs! The theatre will be purchasing an amplifier for the keyboard at a cost not to exceed $350. The theatre is being audited by the city of L.A. for a business tax for 2000 - 2002. Treasurer Sheldon Cohen is looking into the matter. House Manager Shellee James has brought all the fire extinguishers at the theatre up-to-date. A reminder from Web Master Liaison, Hal Fisher, to be sure to look at our web site frequently. If you want something added to it, you must submit it to Hal, not to web master Andy Klute. A committee has been formed of Max Stormes, Maria Cohen, Julia Maggs, and Shellee James to organize a clean out of the garage and greenroom. When the date is set volunteers will be recruited to come help. Finally, if you are the last one out of the lobby be sure to pull on all the doors from the outside to be sure they are locked.

Westchester Holiday Street Parade: Step-off for this annual event is 2:00 PM on December 8. However, if you need to be costumed you'll need to be at the theatre by 11:00 AM that day. Charlotte Schildkret is the contact person for this event. Please let her know if you plan to participate!

Bylaws: Proposed amendments at the October General Membership Meeting were approved, with one being held for a discussion and vote at this month's meeting:
STANDING RULES
5. OTHER DUTIES AND RULES
A. Castings:
4. auditions may be public or private at the discretion of the play director must be open to public attendance except by prior consent of the Board;

Dinner Dance: Ye Gads! Already? Mark your calendars for Saturday June 21. Thanks to Calia Minzer, dinner dance chair, we have a new band this year, The Leadmen. (Hopefully that's lead like foremost, not lead like the metal!)

Season Tickets: The number of season ticket holders is gradually increasing. Just remember, they're great for gifts ('tis almost the season you know!) at only $45.00, think about purchasing them for friends, neighbors, business associates.

Here, There, and Everywhere: Stephen Alan Carver is directing David Mamet's Sexual Perversity in Chicago at the Palos Verdes Players Theatre in Torrance. The play opens on November 15 and runs through December 21. Jaz Davison is directing another play for Knightsbridge Pasadena. This time out she's directing As Ya Like It....Pardner (Shakespeare meets the wild west). It will run November 22 - December 29 Fridays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at high noon. Sheridan Cole will be appearing in Prelude to a Kiss at the Curtis Theatre in Brea for three weekends, November 8 - November 24. For more information, give her a call. Jack Weintraub and Valerie Sullivan are appearing at the Redondo Beach Theatre in California Suite. The theatre is located at 750 Inglewood Avenue in Redondo Beach. For reservations and information call (310) 937-6606. Rob Duval is directing Six Characters in Search of an Author at Windward School at Palms and Sawtelle in West L.A. November 14-17. Call Rob for more information. "Triangle" a short film co-written by Catherine Rahm premiered on October 25 at the Winslow International Film Festival. Jon and Pamla Abramson are keeping busy in Sun City. They have a teddy bear business "The Wishing Bear" for which they run a booth at the Street Fair at the College of the Desert on weekends. Jon is also busy directing and Pamla choreographing the spring show in Sun City.

On a Sad Note: I am sad to report the passing of two former members. Gail Johnson (Leonard) passed away in April. She had been quite ill. Gail can be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and her funny laugh. She appeared in The Torchbearers and A Cat on A Hot Tin Roof. I just received a note from Fred Fryer telling me of his wife's death. Jeannette Hofmann passed away May 30. She spoke to Fred many times of how she enjoyed her association with Kentwood.

Celebrations: Happy November birthdays to Sue Carpenter (11/1), August Vivirito (11/2), Ed Cotter (11/3), Michelle Rosen (11/3), Helen Geller (11/6), Mary Buhler (11/7), Jack Lyons (11/7), Krista Anderson (11/9), Barbara McMurray (11/13), Scot Renfro (11/14), Tara Potthoff (11/17), Jonas Rimson (11/25), Barry Morris (11/27) and Jenny Boone (11/30). Happy Anniversary to Jack & Jeanette Lyons (11/09), Irv and Hellen Geller (11/15), and Jack Weintraub & Jamie Hayes (11/16).

Just for the record: If you have any information to go in next month's bulletin please get it to me as early as possible, preferably by e-mail N6KOA_J@JUNO.COM., but as always you can leave a phone message, (310)204-1838. Until next month,
Happy Thanksgiving!!!