All events take place at Hillside Performing Arts Studio
(Las Trampas), unless otherwise noted.
NEWS/EVENTS
Gathering of the Company
Monday, January 6, 2 PM
Club Room at Creekside
"The Company": Everyone involved in putting on a show, including playwrights, actors, directors, tech, backstage crew, publicity, house and ticket workers. Join us for a review of the calendar for 2020, hear from winter class instructors, learn about the new Curtain Up! program, play games, enjoy refreshments and visit with theater colleagues.
Monday, January 6, 2 PM
Club Room at Creekside
"The Company": Everyone involved in putting on a show, including playwrights, actors, directors, tech, backstage crew, publicity, house and ticket workers. Join us for a review of the calendar for 2020, hear from winter class instructors, learn about the new Curtain Up! program, play games, enjoy refreshments and visit with theater colleagues.
MEMBER NEWS
Milton Matz
Long-time DAOR playwright Milton Matz passed away November 13 from Parkinson’s. In addition to being a talented playwright, Dr. Matz was a psychotherapist and a Rabbi. |
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Martin Kelp received much deserved recognition from DAOR for the many hours he devotes, as tech maven, Treasurer, and the list goes on.
Thank you, Marty, from your legion of fans.
Thank you, Marty, from your legion of fans.
Alan Dampsey
We are sad to report the passing of Alan Dampsey. Those who knew him well tell of his kind and generous nature, thoughtful conversations, and beautiful piano playing. We send condolences to his family and partner Judi Carroll. Alan recently performed with DAOR in Some of My Best Friends Are Smiths, Vintage Players, and Acting Our Lives.
Bertha Reilly performed in Dublin in May at the James Joyce Centre's "Finnegans Wake End" celebrations.
Here's the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdTgLahBHio
Plays by David Wilcox (Kiss of the Spider Woman for Sherlock Hound), Laura Bernell (Tales of a One-Eyed Woman) and Sherman Brown (Separation) were selected for developmental readings in DAOR's 2020 "Your 2 Cents" audience feedback series.
DAOR President Tanc Agius and Instructor Bobbi Ausubel are co-directors of a gala "Acting Our Lives" event, produced by the Giving Tree Club and performed at Peacock Theater, on January 28 and 29. For more information:
Tancred Agius (t.e.alban.agius@gmail.com or 925 947-6925)
Bobbi Ausubel (bobbi.gloria.ausubel@gmail.com or 650-743 4212).
Tancred Agius (t.e.alban.agius@gmail.com or 925 947-6925)
Bobbi Ausubel (bobbi.gloria.ausubel@gmail.com or 650-743 4212).
Seeking . . .
Play Suggestions & Directors
for Naked Stage Productions
Contact: Kevin O'Byrne
kjobyrne@yahoo.com
DAOR seeks suggestions for plays to be considered for future Naked Stage productions.
Parameters:
Also, if you have directing experience and would like to direct a Naked Stage show, please send description of your interest and background (resumes welcome). Mention plays you would like to direct, noting why they would be good candidates for the Naked Stage readers theater format and the Rossmoor community.
Play Suggestions & Directors
for Naked Stage Productions
Contact: Kevin O'Byrne
kjobyrne@yahoo.com
DAOR seeks suggestions for plays to be considered for future Naked Stage productions.
Parameters:
- 4 - 8 actors, seated on stools, with scripts; minimal props or costumes
- play must be suitable for Rossmoor audiences
Also, if you have directing experience and would like to direct a Naked Stage show, please send description of your interest and background (resumes welcome). Mention plays you would like to direct, noting why they would be good candidates for the Naked Stage readers theater format and the Rossmoor community.
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DAOR Traveling Troupe
Ongoing Enliven a meeting or program with a theatrical piece performed by our experienced actors. Funny or poignant, these scenes run about 10 minutes. There is no charge for this service, but requests must be made five weeks in advance of event. Contact: Gail Wetherbee gcwetherbee@comcast.net or 925-934-6896 |
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Play Reading Groups
Ongoing
Third Monday monthly, 2 PM
Waterford small dining room
Contact: Tanc Agius
t.e.alban.agius@gmail.com
Read plays with DAOR friends. Plays supplied. Contact Tanc for more information
(Note also: Plays and books about plays are available in Dollar Clubhouse, short wall to right as you enter library room. Take advantage of this wonderful resource.)
Ongoing
Third Monday monthly, 2 PM
Waterford small dining room
Contact: Tanc Agius
t.e.alban.agius@gmail.com
Read plays with DAOR friends. Plays supplied. Contact Tanc for more information
(Note also: Plays and books about plays are available in Dollar Clubhouse, short wall to right as you enter library room. Take advantage of this wonderful resource.)
DAOR Annual General Meeting
October each year
Election of officers and a preview of events ahead..
October each year
Election of officers and a preview of events ahead..
Jean Wilcox Scholarship Ceremony
October each year
The DAOR board of directors created the Scholarship for Theatre Arts in 2009 to honor Jean Wilcox, a founding member of DAOR and its first artistic director. She also served as its president from 2009 to 2011.
A native of England, where she received drama training at the London School of Drama, Wilcox immigrated to the Bay Area in 1962. She has received a Best Actress Shellie Award for her portrayal of the title character in Shirley Valentine. Under the auspices of the Walnut Creek Civic Arts program, she taught Shakespeare to incarcerated youth at Juvenile Hall in Martinez.
October each year
The DAOR board of directors created the Scholarship for Theatre Arts in 2009 to honor Jean Wilcox, a founding member of DAOR and its first artistic director. She also served as its president from 2009 to 2011.
A native of England, where she received drama training at the London School of Drama, Wilcox immigrated to the Bay Area in 1962. She has received a Best Actress Shellie Award for her portrayal of the title character in Shirley Valentine. Under the auspices of the Walnut Creek Civic Arts program, she taught Shakespeare to incarcerated youth at Juvenile Hall in Martinez.
Play Submissions
Annual, Deadline to be Announced
Annual, Deadline to be Announced
Rossmoor Follies
October each year
The Performing Arts Guild of Rossmoor presents an evening of fun with performances by members of PAGR, including DAOR.
October each year
The Performing Arts Guild of Rossmoor presents an evening of fun with performances by members of PAGR, including DAOR.
Master Class
The life and career of acting teacher and co-founder/director
of the American Place Theater, Wynn Handman.
"It Takes a Lunatic"
www.netflix.com
The life and career of acting teacher and co-founder/director
of the American Place Theater, Wynn Handman.
"It Takes a Lunatic"
www.netflix.com