General Meeting for November will be on Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Hospitality will be provided by Adina Silo. Contact Dagmar Schnauss for future months.

A note from Sheldon Cohen

KP Members: As of 10/20/04 I resigned from the Board of Directors, therefore, I am no longer in charge of the bulletin. My position will be filled by Larry Jones. If you have information you want placed in the bulletin E-mail Larry at LJonesPI@yahoo.com. You may also call him.

1940’s Radio Hour: November/December Production

The 1940’s Radio Hour opened Friday, November 5, to a very warm and appreciative audience.  This technically challenging show supplied many laughs, heartfelt moments, wonderful musical numbers, a 3 piece combo and terrific acting.  Audience members, many Kentwoodians, could be seen swaying and heard singing along to the music.  Dave Parke led the continuous laughter at the accurate, yet comical, radio commercials, particular among those one about lawyers needing a laxative.  Many people in attendance commented how interesting it was to watch so much activity bustling around this radio studio as the show progressed.  Many expressed the desire to return so they could just watch the other characters "live their lives" off the mics.  People who sat close found it difficult to capture all the moments, as those moments continued to happen on every part of the beautiful set provided by Sheldon Metz.  The costumes provided by Phil Massi et al are sumptuous and oh so right, and the choreography by Vicki Miller is exciting and diverse, with all dance numbers elevating the impact of the show. And who could forget the Coke machine created by Tony Pereslete and the period microphones fashioned by Michael Cohen.  The after party at Der Stein lasted until we were booted out.  It was a Kentwood affair as many members joined in the celebration of a successful opening.  A highlight were cast gifts to the multifaceted Jim Crawford (stage manager/props master/actor), Vicki Miller (choreographer) and Ben Lupejkis (director/co-set decorator), each receiving a reproduction Crosley radio for their efforts in getting this wonderful 1940’s Radio Hour on the boards. (Ben Lupejkis)

According to all reports, Opening Night was a big success and I encourage all members to come see the show with a few hundred of your closest friends.

Peripheral Vision This one act play for seniors will be directed by August Vivirito. It was one of the winners of a one-act play contest at the Attic Theater. There will be 2 performances, February 12^th and February 19^th, 2005.

The Sunshine Boys January/February Production

Calia Mintzer and Charlotte Lee Schildkret asked me to tell everyone about the casting of The Sunshine Boys and that director Sheldon Metz announced his cast Sunday night, after the auditions, to a theater full of actors and friends.

Willie - Clark Ira Gewant
Al Lewis - Vic Helford
Ben Silverman - Andrew Fitzsimmons
Registered Nurse - Marline Grinde
Nurse in Skit - Christine Joelle Toreele
Patient - Jeffrey Culp
Eddie - Daniel Tennant

Heaven Can Wait March/April Production

Director Ed Cotter and Producer De Cotter have provided the following cast breakdown for the March/April Kentwood production of Heaven Can Wait.

Joe Pendleton 20’s Boxer, In Good Shape.
Mister Jordan 40 Plus Head Chief of Heavenly Airlines
Smooth, Completely In Charge.
Think Claude Raines, James Mason.

Messenger 7013 40 Plus A Heavenly Escort, who has made a huge Mistake, by taking Joe out of his body too soon.

Julia Farnsworth About 30 Attractive
Tony Abbott About 30 Business Manager
Bette Logan Early 20’s Attractive
Max Levene 40 Plus Joe’s Fight Manager
Mrs. Ames 50 Plus Housekeeper
Williams 40 Plus A Detective
Lefty 40 Plus A Fight Manager

Smaller Roles

First Escort Age Open Male
Second Escort Age Open Male
Susie Age Open A Maid
Workman Age Open one line
Ann Age Open A Maid, one line
Doctor 50 Plus two pages
Nurse Age Open one line
Plain Clothesman Age Open one line
Passengers, trainer, handler, various boxer friends, non-speaking. Some can double with smaller roles. To be determined.

Auditions, Saturday, January 15, 2005, 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Sunday, January 16, 2005, 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. Come on down!

Company May/June Production

Director Aileen Scott and producers Larry Jones and Sheridan Cole would like to announce the following crew assignments for Company.

Assistant Director Drew Fitzsimmons, Musical Director Bill Wolf, Stage Manager Tara Potthoff, Set Designer Matt Scarpino, Lighting Designer Richard Potthoff, Properties Larry Jones and Sheridan Cole, Costumes Jennifer Scott and Choreographer Sami Klein.

We are still looking for booth personnel for an intense booth assignment!

Work Sunday 1940’s Radio Hour

The Director & the Producers for 1940’s Radio Hour would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the following members who so graciously donated their time on Work Sunday:

Barbara Brophey, Tom Brophey, Michael Burk, Patricia Butler, Carlos Centeno, Arlene Cohen, Maria E. Cohen, Michael Cohen, Sheldon Cohen, De Cotter, Ed Cotter, Jim Crawford, Melissa Falarski, Andrew Fitzsimmons, Hillary Fitzsimmons, Scott Garner, James M. Green, Barbara Haberman, Bill Harred, Shellee James, Yvonne Kainoa, Ben Lupejkis, Julia Maggs, Christine Mantilla, Paul Mazerov, Sheldon Metz, Melvin Miller, Rocky Miller, Vicki Miller, Calia Mintzer, Gert Nord, Frank Olivadoti, Dave Parke, Tony Pereslete, Judy Polak, Lee Polak, Charlotte Lee Schildkret, Bob Schnauss, Ashley Schultz, Adina Silo, Jeanne Spain, Max Stormes, Kathrine Vogel, Fred M. Wolf.

Announcements

Shellee James would like to invite any and all Kentwood members to a Thanksgiving Celebration to be held by her, on Saturday, November 20^th, 2 PM, in the recreation room of her condo complex. She will provide the meat (Ham & Turkey) and the paper goods. She requests the remainder of the Thanksgiving Dinner cuisine be pot luck. So, bring your favorite to guarantee it will be there!

Mel Oshins and Pamla Abramson were nominated for Desert Theatre League awards.  Mel was nominated for best Lead actor in a drama "After Play."  Pamla was nominated for best supporting actress for the role of Sally in "Supporting Cast."  The nominees are chosen from all the productions throughout the Desert, so it is quite an honor.

 Bill Goldyn is directing the hilarious farce "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde at Hollywood High School. The dates are Nov. 18th-20th at 7:00 pm, and then a Sunday matinee on the 21st at 2:00pm.  It only runs one weekend.  The school is at 1521 N. Highland Avenue in Hollywood on Highland Avenue, between Sunset and Hollywood.  Tickets are available at the door for $7.00 general and $5.00 for students/seniors.

Aileen Scott and James Knudsen will be performing in Assassins at

Antelope Valley College. Aileen is playing Sara Jane Moore and James is playing John Wilkes Booth. This looks to be a very exciting production. Please go to the shows website at http://www.avcassassins.com/ for more information on the show, tickets and many other interesting things relating to this production.

Rob Duval is directing Much Ado about Nothing at Windward School. It is set in Little Italy in the 1940's, complete with Jazz music and Swing dancing. It plays Nov. 18--21, please call (310) 391-7127 ext. 228 for ticket info. He's also acting in The Eight: Reindeer Monologues at the Attic Theatre (August Vivirito is directing). He'll only be performing the final 6 performances: Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18. Call the Attic Theatre box office for ticket info.

Kirk Larson is directing and Carol Becker is performing in Five Women Wearing the Same Dress at Westminster Community Theater. The show runs Nov 12 - Dec 11. Call (714) 527-5546 for reservations. Kirk is very excited about the production and hopes everyone can come down to support him. The play is a big risk for the group, as it contains adult language and deals with adult situations.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays: Barbara McMurry11/13, Scot Renfro 11/14, Tara Potthoff & Hilary Fitzsimmons 11/17, Kim Ash 12/2, Vicki Miller & Drew Fitzsimmons 12/3, Dave Whale 12/4, Miriam Amster 12/8, De Cotter 12/10, Joyce Oshins 12/11, Doris Mazerov 12/13. Anniversaries: Jamie Hayes & Jack Weintraub 11/16, Pauline & Bill Harred 12/3, Joyce & Mel Oshins 12/10. Best Wishes to All.