General Meeting:	Wednesday, February 18 at 8:00 PM
Hospitality:	This month Tom Brophey (with Barbara's help) will provide the treats.
Workshop:	Mary Steelsmith will be presenting an original...by Mary Steelsmith!

City of Angels: Director Victoria Miller, producers Ed & De Cotter, and music director Dean Mora and the cast and crew are enjoying an exciting run. City of Angels will run through February 21, 2004. Be sure to come see this new, intriguing musical. It's not too late, make your reservations today.

Barefoot in the Park: Neil Simon's comedy is being directed by Larry Jones and produced by Carmen Lynne. Barefoot in the Park opens March 12 and plays through April 17. The following is the cast:
Corie - Katharine Beauregard Paul - Jamie Alexander
Mrs. Banks - Michelle Rosen Victor Velasco - Dave Parke
Telephone Guy - Hal Ashby Delivery Man - Sheldon Cohen
Still needed: a beige Princess phone. If you can supply one, please call Sheridan Cole, Larry Jones, or Carmen Lynne.
Mark your calendars now for Work Sunday on February 22.

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Director Rob Duval and Producers Ed and De Cotter will be holding auditions at the theater Saturday, March 13, from 10am to 4pm and Monday, March 15, from 6pm to 10pm. Sides will be provided, no accents necessary.
Thesus/Oberon: Duke of Athens and King of the Fairies, age 30 to 50
Hippolyta/Titania: Queen of the Amazons and Queen of the Fairies, age 30 to 50
Egeus: Hermia's father age 40 to 65
Lysander and Demetrius: young lovers, age 16 to 25
Helena and Hermia: young lovers, age 16 to 25
Nick Bottom/Pyramus: loud and outspoken, age 30 to 60
Francis Flute/Thisbe: age 25 to 50
Peter Quince/Prologue: age 25 to 50
Tom Snout/Wall: age 25 to 60
Snug/Lion: age 35 to 65
Robin Starveling/Moonshine: age 25 to 65
Philostrate, Master of the Revels: age 30 to 65
Four Fairies: age 16 to 65
Puck: male or female, must be in good physical condition, age 16 to 35
-------------Some roles may be either male or female. Some roles may be double-cast.
Performances are May 7 through June 12. There will be no performance on Mother's Day.

This and that (that shouldn't go unread): We are looking for a new Box Office worker. Laurie will be retiring at the end of February to enjoy time with friends and family. Call Box Office Chairperson Julia Maggs if you know of someone who might be interested. Last month Gert Nord provided hospitality and in honor of her late husband, Irv, she donated the cost of the evening's refreshments to the theatre. We are in dire need of Season Subscribers! Can you think of a better gift than a season of plays for someone you care about? Buy them now before the price increases! Members can now earn activity points for each season subscription he/she brings in. Call Dave Parke, Season Ticket Chairperson, for details!

Nominating Committee: The following five people have agreed to serve on the Nominating Committee: Margie Bates, Gail Bernardi, Hal Fisher, Bill Harred and Phil Massi.

Dinner Dance: This year's celebration will be held at the Elks Club. The cost will be $32. Invitations will go out in May. Sheldon Metz will be in charge of the entertainment.

Membership News: Membership pins will be awarded at the February meeting. Receiving ten year pins will be Monica Castagnasso, Lauren Jarvis, Lee Polack, Barbara McMurray, Treva Merritt, and Kathi Thompson. Gail Bernardi will be awarded her 25 year card! Come down and congratulate them in person. If your active membership lapses, beginning May 1 dues for inactive members will increase to $54! It's not too late to earn your six points to remain active or attain active membership. There are still two months left. If you're not sure of your point standing, call Membership Chairperson Gert Nord (310) 315-5717. Also, Catherine Rahm is gathering e-mail addresses of Kentwood members. Please e-mail her with your address (catrahm@comcast.net).

Here, There, and Everywhere: We'll start with good news...Jeannette Lyons is doing much better, so well she's going to be in a play! The Brickeys are proud parents again. Valerie gave birth to Max David Brickey at 10:48 AM January 29. He came into this world by c-section 19 1/2 inches long and 8lbs. 8 oz. Jaz Davison invites you to celebrate Valentine's Day a day early by coming to the Knightsbridge Theatre around 11:30 PM for a rose, champagne, hors d'oeuvers, and the 30th Anniversary Production of The Rocky Horror Show. Tickets are $35. Call and make your reservations now (323) 667-0955 and tell them Jaz sent you. The regular run begins 2/14 Saturdays at 8:00 and Sundays at 6:00 PM. Rob Duval will direct Bat Boy: The Musical starring Alec Owen in the title role. The show runs at Windward School Friday - Sunday March 5 - 7 and Thursday - Sunday March 11 - 14. Contact Rob at (310) 391-7127 ext. 228 for information. Arnold Schildkret is now a published author. The Veteran Patient can be purchased through Xlibris (www.xlibris.com) now at a discount price or at Barnes and Noble, Borders, or Ingram after April 1.

T.L.C. Needed - Our beloved Jonas Rimson had a stroke on October 6th (one day before he and Wilma celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary). He's in a nursing home and would happily welcome any cards and letters which can be sent to their home at 4271 Central Ave., McKinleyville, CA 95519.

On a sad note: On January 13 Christina Croft, Joyce Croft's mother, passed away at the age of 106. Joyce was able to spend time with her prior to her death and had a good visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joyce at this time.

Celebrations: Happy February Birthday wishes to Edie Sills Fahringer (2/3), Barbara Trenn (2/4), Frank Roys (2/12), Arnold Schildkret (2/14), James Manley Green (2/15), Jeanne Spain (2/16), Toula Pessah (2/17), and Aileen Scott (2/24). Happy anniversary to David and Estelle Abrams 2/21.

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 Valentine's Day!