General Meeting:	Wednesday, April 21 at 8:00 PM
Hospitality:	Bill Goldyn is our host this month.
Workshop:	This month will feature an Americanized interpretation of the second act of Strindberg's classic "The Father," directed by Michael Murphy. The cast will include Sheridan Cole, Howard Leibgot, Jeanne Bascom-Spain, James Manley Green, and Chelsea White.

Barefoot in the Park: Neil Simon's comedy is being directed by Larry Jones and produced by Carmen Lynne. Barefoot in the Park plays through April 17. Don't miss out on all the fun.

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Director Rob Duval, Assistant Director Shari Barrett, and Producers Ed and De Cotter are working with a talented cast and crew on this fanciful Shakespearean comedy. Included in the cast are:
Natisha Anderson, Randy Ball, Natalia Barzilai, Tom Brophey, Jon Erickson, Andrew Fitzsimmons, Frederick Frazier, Lauren Friedman, William Goldyn, Brenda Harris, Donald Heath, Gemma Levine, Lori Marple-Pereslete, Charles C. Nickerson, Catherine Rahm, Dana Shew, Max Heldring Stormes, and Mai Yaari.
Performances are May 7 through June 12. There will be no performance on Mother's Day. Sunday, April 18 is Work Sunday. Work begins at 9:00 AM. A fabulous lunch will be provided for all who participate. You don't want to miss out. Meet your friends, meet the cast, be a part of something special.

Picnic: William Inge's timeless play is to be directed by Gail Bernardi and produced by Calia Mintzer and Margie Bates for the July/August time-slot. Auditions will be held Saturday May 8 from 10:00 - 3:00 PM and Monday, May 10 from 7:00 - 10:00 PM. (Please note, this is a change from last month's announced dates.) The following is the cast of characters:
Helen Potts: 60-65. A widow - a merry little woman living with her invalid mother.
Hal Carter: mid 20's. A husky and handsome young man, he's brash and full of himself.
Millie Owens: 16. A wiry girl, boisterous and assertive, but likable. She's just trying to hide her basic shyness.
Bomber: About 16. A tough kid, the paper boy.
Madge Owens: 18. An unusually beautiful girl who seems to take her beauty for granted.
Flo Owens: 40-45. Mother of Madge and Millie. She has worked hard for the past ten years to be both mother and father to the girls.
Rosemary Sidney: 40. A school teacher and border in Flo's house. She pretends to be uninterested in men, but she really wants to marry.
Alan Seymour: About 24. Madge's beau. Refined, good looking, comes from one of the richest families in town.
Irma Kronkite: Teacher who works with and is a friend of Rosemary.
Christine Schoenwalder: Teacher who works with and is a friend of Rosemary.
Howard Bevins: Middle age. A small town businessman. Rosemary's sometimes date.

The 1940's Radio Hour: This musical will be produced by Rocky and Vicki Miller.

Murder on the Nile: This Agatha Christie classic will be produced by Lori Pereslete.
Peter Cottontail: This charming children's play written and directed by Catherine Rahm and produced by Shellee James had two adorable, successful performances. Congratulations to everyone involved.

This and that (that shouldn't go unread): Shellee James, House Manager, had an upstairs toilet and the lobby drinking fountain repaired. We have a new Box Office attendant! Please be sure to welcome Ashley Shultz when you call and make your reservations. We are activating our membership in the L.A. Stage Alliance. Lori Marple-Pereslete is working hard organizing the garage workshop.

Membership News: Catherine Rahm is gathering e-mail addresses of Kentwood members. Please e-mail her with your address (catrahm@comcast.net) and she'll send you the bulletin electronically. What a great way to help KP save money!

Nominating Committee: The nominating committee, Margie Bates, Gail Bernardi, Hal Fisher, Bill Harred and Phil Massi nominate the following:
President: Shellee James Vice President: Arlene Cohen
Post Cards/Programs: Tom Brophey Technical Manager: Bob Schnauss
Secretary: Margie Bates Publicity: Ben Lupejkis
Treasurer: Catherine Rahm Season Tickets: Jenny Boone
Box Office: Julia Maggs Theatre Parties: Calia Mintzer
Bulletin: Sheldon Cohen Workshops/Scheduling: Gert Nord
House Manager: Lori Pereslete Plays Reading Chair: De Cotter
Production Manager: Sheldon Metz Plays Committee: Alison Mattiza
Frank Olivadotti
Nominations from the floor will be accepted at the April meeting. Elections are in May (Have you attended at least three meetings and earned your points?? If you're not sure, check with membership chairperson Gert Nord.)

Dinner Dance: The Kentwood Players annual Masque Awards Dinner Dance will be held June 26, 2004 at the Elks Club, 8025 W. Manchester Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293. Parking is behind the club and plentiful. This year will feature a buffet dinner, a no host bar, recorded dance music and a great program in between the awards. Michelle Rosen will be our M.C. Sheldon Metz will chair the program. Barbara Brophey will accompany our performers and be in charge of the trophies. Tom Brophey will do the invitations and programs, which will run ads for $25 and $50. If you have a business you want to advertise or want a printed greeting, get it ready and give it to Tom. The committee consists of Calia Mintzer, Sheldon Metz, Charlotte Schildkret, Barbara and Tom Brophey, Julia Maggs, Jeanne Spain, and Linda Parke. Special thanks to Rudi Toepfer who is a member of the Elks Club and has been very helpful in making arrangements. Invitations will be going out in May, so be sure and save the date. More information in forthcoming bulletins.

Here, There, and Everywhere: Jaz Davison's 30th Anniversary Production of The Rocky Horror Show is getting rave reviews. It plays Fridays at 9:00 PM and Saturdays at 8:00 PM. Call and make your reservations now (323) 667-0955 and tell them Jaz sent you. Sheridan Cole recently visited New York and had an opportunity to see a wonderful production of Henry IV edited and directed by Jerry Less. Jeff Ircink's original play "The Golgotha Crux" has been selected as one of six finalists in the Dayton Playhouse "Futurefest 2004" play competition. They will fly Jeff down there July 22 - 25 and put him up in a hotel for a three day weekend of readings and productions with an esteemed panel of judges who will critique each entry and pick a winner. Congratulations! Judy and Lee Polak recently returned from a three week Grand Circle Tour of China. They took in all the sites in Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Xi'an, and Hong Kong. It was an unforgettable trip. Ed Cotter is directing David Mamet's Oleanna at the Little Fish Theatre in San Pedro. The plot involves a charge of sexual harassment that destroys lives, derails careers, and ultimately leads to a completely unexpected cataclysmic event. Dan Forrest and Marion Kerr costar. It plays from May 21 through June 12. Arnold Schildkret's book, The Veteran Patient is now available at both Barnes & Noble and Borders. It can also be purchased on line at www.xlibris.com or by calling 1-888-795-4274 ex 276. James Manley Green has been cast in the Los Alamitos production of Lil' Abner as General Bull Moose. Performances are April 27 through May 13. Call James at (310) 377-7927 for information.

Get Well Wishes: Just after the last bulletin was printed Ron Wisansky underwent triple bypass surgery on March 10. Please send him best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Celebrations: Happy April Birthday wishes to Lizzie Bartels (4/6), Max Stormes (4/12), Adina Silo (4/13), Kathleen Chapin (4/14), Ron Wisansky (4/15), Dassa Kalmanson (4/16), Doris Shoumaker (4/16), Dorothea Toepfer (4/17), Alice Lunsford (4/22), and Lynn Warech (4/30). Happy Anniversary to Larry and Jenny Boone (4/8), and Pamla and Jon Abramson (4/20).

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...