Category Archives: Theatre/Performance

Bob Baker Celebrates 90th Birthday with His Marionettes

  We’ve posted in the past about the wonderful Bob Baker Marionette Theater, a local treasure and family entertainment institution in Los Angeles for the past 55 years. This Sunday marks a special event: “Before Union Station or the Griffith Observatory were built, … Continue reading

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Enter Your Script in the Road Theatre’s Summer Playwright Festival Competition

ATTENTION PLAYWRIGHTS!  ***** SCRIPTS WANTED! *****   Tired of seeing plays where the older characters are either demented, dying, or someone’s problematic parent? Want to see more plays where people over 50 are interesting, creative characters leading busy, productive, fulfilling … Continue reading

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Elaine Stritch: Resettled

If you found it shocking last year that Elaine Stritch, 88, had decided to leave New York and move to the Detroit suburb where she grew up, you’ll be interested in hearing how she’s faring. Read the recent New York Times article … Continue reading

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Carol Channing at 92

From the New York Times: “When I’m working, I’m happy, like practically every actor I know,” said Ms. Channing, who makes appearances at benefits and for public-school arts programs and was the subject of “Larger Than Life,” a 2011 documentary. … Continue reading

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“Still Dreaming” Documentary Test Screening at NoHo SAC – Public Invited!

See the “Still Dreaming” Documentary Test Screening: Monday, July 29th, 7:00 p.m. Reserve your free tickets by calling the NoHo Senior Arts Colony at 866-255-1124. In addition to the screening, the evening will feature a talk-back with director Hank Rogerson, the … Continue reading

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Spark Off Rose and EngAGE Present “Turning Points”

On Monday, May 6th, Spark Off Rose is co-producing an event with EngAGE that will feature storytellers age 60 and older who have been writing on the theme of “Turning Points.” The performance will also feature live music from David … Continue reading

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NoHo Senior Arts Colony: Balinese Shadow Theatre Class Will Give Performance

Please join us at The Art & Craft of Shadow Theater Culmination, a FREE exhibit and shadow theater performance of an original group story entitled “Snakes R Us,” at the NoHo Senior Arts Colony, Saturday afternoon, April 20th at 2:00 PM! Since … Continue reading

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