All events take place at Hillside Performing Arts Studio
(Las Trampas), unless otherwise noted.
Arrive 15 minutes early to ensure seating.
(Las Trampas), unless otherwise noted.
Arrive 15 minutes early to ensure seating.
NEWS/EVENTS
Gathering of the Company
POSTPONED
"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 the new year, hear from class instructors, learn about new programs, play games, enjoy refreshments and visit with theater colleagues.
POSTPONED
"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 the new year, hear from class instructors, learn about new programs, play games, enjoy refreshments and visit with theater colleagues.
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CURTAIN UP! PROJECTS
LET'S PUT ON A SHOW DAOR seeks your ideas and projects for our 2022 season. Do you have an original script ready for production? A published one-act or related short plays presented as a staged or memorized performance? A program of insight into a playwright, historic era or stagecraft technique? We are calling these member-driven projects Curtain Up! They are to run about an hour in length. Each Curtain Up! project must have a producer. (The producer may not also act as the director.) The producer(s) is responsible for obtaining rights (if applicable) and recruiting a production team. The production team is responsible for casting, rehearsals, props, and costumes. Casting may be done by open audition or invitation. If the project is a lecture or demonstration the producer will be responsible to act as the liaison with the presenter(s). DAOR will provide rehearsal space scheduling, curtains, sometimes lights, publicity and programs. Projects will be presented one or two times on a Friday and/or Saturday afternoon. The Artistic Committee will decide which submissions will be Curtain Up! presentations based on quality, suitability (can we do this given our resources), financial considerations and general interest. |
Curtain Up! Project Proposal Form Click below to print a Curtain Up! Project Proposal form or pick up a form from the DAOR mailbox in Gateway Administration Building. Submission deadline: March 30, 2022 Production: late 2022 Fill out the form with as much information as possible and place it in the DAOR mailbox by March 30, 2022. You will be informed of the Artistic Committee's decision by April 30, 2022. 
Contact Gail Wetherbee if you have questions. gcwetherbee@comcast.net Our Curtain Up! productions in 2021 (one on Zoom) were a lot of fun
and we want you to join in! |
Calling All Playwrights
A new category of theatrical participation, Playwright, is being added to the Membership List. If you are a produced (or aspiring-of-production) writer of plays, please let us know if you wish this designation to be applied to your listing in the current membership record.
Reply to Edna Coulson Hall, farmwords42@gmail.com
A new category of theatrical participation, Playwright, is being added to the Membership List. If you are a produced (or aspiring-of-production) writer of plays, please let us know if you wish this designation to be applied to your listing in the current membership record.
Reply to Edna Coulson Hall, farmwords42@gmail.com
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Playwrights’ Opportunity: “Your Two Cents”
DAOR Playwrights Coordinator seeks submissions of original, unproduced works
from member writers for possible developmental readings during the 2022 “Your Two Cents” program year.
Ten-minute plays, one acts (30-45 pages), and full-length scripts (90-100 pages)
are eligible for consideration.
An application form and updated guidelines are available for pick up
from the DAOR mailbox located in the Gateway Clubhouse office.
For additional information, contact:
Edna Coulson Hall
farmwords42@gmail.com
1-925-988-9937
DAOR Playwrights Coordinator seeks submissions of original, unproduced works
from member writers for possible developmental readings during the 2022 “Your Two Cents” program year.
Ten-minute plays, one acts (30-45 pages), and full-length scripts (90-100 pages)
are eligible for consideration.
An application form and updated guidelines are available for pick up
from the DAOR mailbox located in the Gateway Clubhouse office.
For additional information, contact:
Edna Coulson Hall
farmwords42@gmail.com
1-925-988-9937
Seeking . . . Play Suggestions
and 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.
and 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.
Wanted: House Manager(s)
Help make theater happen in Rossmoor. Join the DAOR Naked Stage Team.
Naked Stage is looking for one or more individuals to help oversee key House Management functions associated with DAOR’s Naked Stage productions. This may be your chance to contribute to Rossmoor’s theatrical efforts in a vital and essential role, without which our curtain would never go up.
The House Manager oversees those “front-of-the-house” volunteers and operations that are essential in putting on a Naked Stage production. These include ticket reservations and sales, ushering, and refreshments coordination. We need individuals like Sandra who are committed, well-organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with people.
Contacts:
Jon Rasmussen, akijon8@comcast.net
Kevin O'Byrne, kjobyrne@yahoo.com
Help make theater happen in Rossmoor. Join the DAOR Naked Stage Team.
Naked Stage is looking for one or more individuals to help oversee key House Management functions associated with DAOR’s Naked Stage productions. This may be your chance to contribute to Rossmoor’s theatrical efforts in a vital and essential role, without which our curtain would never go up.
The House Manager oversees those “front-of-the-house” volunteers and operations that are essential in putting on a Naked Stage production. These include ticket reservations and sales, ushering, and refreshments coordination. We need individuals like Sandra who are committed, well-organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with people.
Contacts:
Jon Rasmussen, akijon8@comcast.net
Kevin O'Byrne, kjobyrne@yahoo.com
Jean Wilcox Scholarship Ceremony
Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 1-4 pm
Dollar Clubhouse
Because of the pandemic, DAOR’s Jean Wilcox Scholarship presentation to A.C.T. students was held via Zoom this year. Allen Darby and Breezy Leigh, the two recipients, joined us for a lively discussion on the challenges of studying acting and performing remotely. They pointed out the difficulty of timing, especially with comedy, when the other members of your cast are not in the same room with you.
Both Allen and Breezy expressed their deep appreciation for the scholarship awards, stating that it helped ameliorate additional expenses that they have had to incur due to having to study remotely.
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.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 1-4 pm
Dollar Clubhouse
Because of the pandemic, DAOR’s Jean Wilcox Scholarship presentation to A.C.T. students was held via Zoom this year. Allen Darby and Breezy Leigh, the two recipients, joined us for a lively discussion on the challenges of studying acting and performing remotely. They pointed out the difficulty of timing, especially with comedy, when the other members of your cast are not in the same room with you.
Both Allen and Breezy expressed their deep appreciation for the scholarship awards, stating that it helped ameliorate additional expenses that they have had to incur due to having to study remotely.
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.
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
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
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.
Holiday Party
Thursday, December 1, 2022, 5-10 pm
Dollar Clubhouse
Due to on-going COVID-19 concerns, there will be no DAOR Holiday Party in 2021.