Category Archives: Acting

Senior TV Commercial

EngAGE’s improv teacher, Jo McLachlan, and Peggy Musetti and Catherine McLachlan, present a Senior TV commercial on YouTube. Senior TV brings you comedy sketches based on suggestions from residents of various senior communities, starring some first time actors, ages 60-90, having the time of … Continue reading

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“Senior TV News” EngAGE Comedy Video

EngAGE’s improv teacher, Jo McLachlan, brought together residents from the Jasmine, Dorado, and Villa Anaheim Senior Apartment communities to share their unique take on broadcast news! Featuring: Sharon G. Schwartz, Rose Verrengia, Peggy Musetti, Miriam Suarez, Sally Leland, Jo McLachlan, … Continue reading

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Elaine Stritch is Leaving New York

  The word “fabulous” must have been invented for Elaine Stritch, the award-winning actress/vocalist who is known for her performance of “The Ladies Who Lunch” in Stephen Sondheim’s 1970 musical Company; her 2001 one-woman show, Elaine Stritch at Liberty; and for … Continue reading

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Lily Tomlin Talks

Comedy legend Lily Tomlin, 73, shares her thoughts about comedy on The Nerdist podcast, including the differences between comedy years ago and today. Click here to listen. It’s an hour-and-a-half, but it’s Lily Tomlin, so the time will fly by!    

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Experience Talks Online: Dea Lawrence and Saratoga Ballantine – “Troupers” Documentary

Join us for Experience Talks Online, exclusive podcast interviews posted on our website. Carrying on the same tradition as our KPFK-FM/Pacifica Network syndicated radio show, the podcasts feature talented, creative people with experience worth talking about. Find our podcasts on … Continue reading

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Luise Rainer: Oldest Living Oscar Winner is 103

Luise Rainer celebrated her 103rd birthday on January 12th. “Though not as well remembered as several of her contemporaries — e.g., Greta  Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford —  Luise Rainer was a top Hollywood star in … Continue reading

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James Earl Jones and Angela Lansbury Remain Vibrant Actors

Actors James Earl Jones, left, and Angela Lansbury discuss their rolls in the play “Driving Miss Daisy” in Sydney, Australia, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. Jones and Lansbury, in Australia to star in a touring production of Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer-Prize winning … Continue reading

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