General Meeting:	Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 8:00 PM
Hospitality:	Adina Silo will provide goodies this month.
Workshop:	Phil Brickey is directing this month’s workshop. The content is still a mystery at the time of this printing!

The Supporting Cast: Director Ben Lupejkis and producers Calia Mintzer and Charlotte Lee Schildkret have put together a wonderful production. The Supporting Cast opened on Friday, November 7 and plays through December 13. Make your reservations now before you get swept into holiday festivities and run out of time! The cast and crew wish to thank the following people who came out for Work Sunday:
David Abrams, Estelle Abrams, Margie Bates, Gail Bernardi, Karen Blasky, Barbara Brophey, Maria E. Cohen, Sheldon Cohen, Sheridan Cole, James Manley Green, Mary Manley Green, Bill Harred, Shellee James, Pat Kelly, Moe Lauati, Gretchen Luna, Ben Lupejkis, Julia Maggs, Lori A. Marple-Pereslete, Bob Martz, Paul Mazerov, Victoria Miller, Gert Nord, Frank J. Olivadoti, Dave Parke, David Parke III, Tony Pereslete, Joey Perez, Scot Renfro, Michelle Rosen, Frank Roys, Bob Schnauss, Adina Silo, Jeanne Spain, Max H. Stormes, and Dave Whale

Frosty the Snowman: This wintertime children’s musical in one act by William Frances (words and music by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins) is being directed by David Parke and produced by Shellee James. It will perform two Saturday afternoons, December 6 and 13 at 2:00 PM. Tickets will be $5. Reservations are already being taken (and are required). This fun-filled holiday play is recommended for children 10 and under.

City of Angels: Director Victoria Miller, Producers Ed & De Cotter, and Music Director Dean Mora held auditions and the cast should be revealed at this month’s general meeting. City of Angels will run from January 9 through February 21, 2004. Please start looking for clothing from the 1940’s including fedoras. Maria is anticipating needing a lot of help. Mark your calendars now for Work Sunday which will be held on December 14 beginning at 10:00 AM.

Barefoot in the Park: Neil Simon’s comedy had Clay Kugler slated as director. Unfortunately Clay has had to withdraw from the production. In his place the board has approved Larry Jones as director for the March-April 2004 play.

Picnic: The board has approved Calia Mintzer and Margie Bates as producers for this William Inge play to be directed by Gail Bernardi in July - August 2004.

Murder on the Nile: The board has approved this Agatha Christie mystery to be directed by Sheridan Cole for September - October 2004.

This and that (that shouldn’t go unread): The original box office window (far right on the counter) has been reopened for a trial run of having two lines for picking up tickets. The theatre manager should be prepared to help hand out prepaid tickets at busy times. The board has approved the purchase of 24 casters as a capital investment for sets. Sheldon and Arlene Cohen are traveling until November 21. In Arlene’s absence, Maria Cohen is handling workshop and scheduling. Because the Westchester Holiday Pararde is on the same day as Work Sunday for City of Angels, Kentwood Players will not be participating this year.

Board Actions: The board approved the following motions:
1) Effective May 2004, ticket prices will be increased to $15 for plays and $17 for musicals (with the usual $2 discount for students and seniors.
2) Effective May 2004 season ticket subscription prices will be increased to $54, with advance notice and an offer to renew early at the current price of $45 no matter what the renewal due date is.
Please note that the increase in season ticket prices automatically applies to non-active member dues.
3) The maximum budget for Work Sunday food will be $200.

Here, There, and Everywhere: Bella Notte is back by popular demand! Elizabeth Bouton, Jon Sparks, Chris Peduzzi, and Melanie Marshall are performing in the cabaret show the four of them wrote at the WestEnd Dinner Theatre in Los Alamitos on Saturday, November 15 at 8:00 PM (doors open at 6:30). Also at the WestEnd from November 20 through December 14 (Thursdays - Sundays) will be The 1940’s Radio Hour, a radio show seen through the eyes of the theatre audience who become the actual 1940’s radio station audience. Elizabeth Bouton will be playing Ann Collier. For more information about either show call (562) 596-6892 or check the website: www.thewestend.org. The Verdi Chorus (with which Barbara Boone sings) is presenting Two 20th Anniversary Gala Concerts Saturday, November 15th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 16th at 4:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1008 11th Street, Santa Monica. Free parking across from the church. Tickets are $20, Seniors $15, Students $10. Call 310-826-8309. Advance purchase is advised. Congratulations are in order for Rob Duval who was recently the recipient of the California Educational Theatre Association award for New Teacher of the Year. This is given to an educator who has made a significant impact on the students, the theatre program, the school, and the community within their first three to six years of teaching. And as he was being honored he was busily directing The Prodigious Snob by Miles Malleson which will perform at Windward School November 13 - 16. Call Rob at (310) 391-7127 ext 228 for tickets and information. Jaz Davison is directing Peter Barnes’ The Ruling Class at the Kinghtsbridge Theatre at 1944 Riverside Drive in Silverlake. It plays Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 6:00 PM through December 14. Call (626) 440-0821 for reservations.

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), David Michael Trevino (11/8), Krista Anderson (11/9), Sharon Harris (11/10), Barbara McMurray (11/13), Scot Renfro (11/14), Tara Potthoff (11/17), Jonas Rimson (11/25), 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. Happy Thanksgiving!! Until next month,