Don't Dress for Dinner: This amazingly well directed and performed farce will see its final performance on Saturday, June 14. If you haven't seen it, don't miss out. Director Cathleen Chapin, producer De Cotter, and a talented cast will leave you wanting more.

Kiss Me Kate: This delightful musical being directed by Max Heldring Stormes and produced by Calia Mintzer and Charlotte Lee Schildkret opens July 11. Work Sunday is this weekend, June 15 beginning at 10:00 AM. with breakfast! Your help is needed to bring the set to life. A great lunch is promised, too! For those of you who help on Sunday, you get first choice to make reservations for Kiss Me Kate. You will also earn a point toward your six points needed for active membership. Come on down.
Although there are still some roles open, the following is the cast to date:

Dial "M" for Murder: Director Phil Brickey will be holding auditions for this suspenseful play (opening September 12 and playing through October 18) on Saturday, July 12 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Sunday, July 13 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. If needed, callbacks will be held Monday, July 14 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The following is the cast breakdown:

2003 Dinner Dance: If you have not RSVP'd to this year's gala awards event, call Calia Mintzer immediately! It's promised to be a wonderful evening with a new band rehearsing rock and roll, line dances, and a few other surprises.

This and that (that shouldn't go unread): The leak in the ladies' room faucet has been fixed and the paving is finished! Remember, you must have your membership ticket with you the first time you are seeing a production. Without it you will be charged admission (which will be refunded upon receipt of your ticket). Congratulations to Margie Bates and Bob Sherman who recently became KP Life Members.

Season Tickets: Our number of subscribers is dropping. This is not good. Please encourage the purchase of subscriptions by friends, co-workers, etc. and get the number of subscribers back up. The theatre depends on these subscriptions to remain financially healthy.

Fourth of July Parade: The Spirit of '76... Hal Fisher invites one and all to participate in this annual event. You can meet at the theatre at 9:00 AM on the day of the parade and borrow a costume or just show up at Westchester Park at Manchester and Loyola Blvds. by 10:00 AM and look for the Kentwood sign. Cars will be provided for any non-walkers. Hal is in search of the banner, any leads please call him. Also, a big thank you to Rob Duval for arranging the loan of two drums. (Hal may still be looking for a fife...) Following the parade will be a picnic hosted by Shellee James. Need more information? Call Hal Fisher, Shellee James, or the Chamber of Commerce.

Here, There, and Everywhere: Alice Lunsford is assistant director for four new short musical plays at West Los Angeles City College. Jaz Davison announced the early closure of the Knightsbridge Pasadena due to building management problems. She'll be taking a break until October when she gears up for The Rocky Horror Show at the Knightsbridge L.A. Rob Duval will be directing a teen production of Into the Woods this summer. The cast features Blood Brothers alumni Mai Yaari and Sarah Jay. It will perform at Windward School located at 11350 Palms Blvd. on Thursday, July 24 at 7:00 and Sunday, July 27 at 7:00. Tickets are $6 each. Please call Rob for more information at (310) 391-7127 ext. 228. Then, if you're in the Santa Barbara area in August, Rob is playing Tranio in Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. It opens at the Fess Parker Winery Friday August 8 and plays Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 6:00 through August 31. Visit www.Shakes-SB.com for more information. Andy Kallok and Ed Cotter are appearing in both Romeo and Juliet and Twelfth Night with Shakespeare by the Sea. Performances begin June 19 and continue through July 19 (Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays) beginning at 8:00. Bring blankets, it gets cool at Point Firman at the end of Gaffey Street in San Pedro. This one's free! Doris Shoumaker recently fell on her back porch breaking both her legs. She'd love to hear from old friends right now.

On a Sad Note: I am very sad to report the death of long time member Reita Pitt. Reita was a talented actress and a devoted member. She will be fondly remembered by many. Her life was celebrated at a service on June 8. Our heart-felt condolences to her two daughters, Beverly and Kathy.

Celebrations: Happy June birthday to Carol Follingstad (6/1), Linda Metz (6/4), Jon Abramson (6/10), Klair Bybee (6/12), Dorothy Rochlin (6/17), Jean Jenkins (6/20), Dick Weiss (6/24), and Rudi Toepfer (6/27).

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,