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Theatre Arts 12 | OHCC LIVING | JANUARY 2021 | As with everyone else, Theatre Arts had a slow, quiet December, as reflected by this article. We anxiously await Clubhouse assignments as soon as they are being accepted. It all depends on the government regulations vis-à-vis COVID and staff availability. Members will be informed of any programming by email, as events are scheduled. All in-person performances are on hold until the powers-that-be allow for it once again. Please know that the Theatre Arts Club stands shoulder-to-shoulder with (and six feet apart from) the staff and residents to keep each other healthy. We are in active negotiations with director, Patricia Moran Collins, for two or three Zoom productions this year. If we have the good fortune to be able to gather, the productions will be staged in Abravanel Hall. Calling All New OHCC Residents: If you have any interest in the theatre (acting, reading, costumes, set design, audience, etc.), please consider joining the Theatre Arts Club. Contact Jean Hefler at jeanhefler@hotmail.com for more information. Actors' Workshop and Readers' Theater have ceased gathering in public. They are, however, open for new members. For information, please contact Sally Benton at (602) 228-7541 or email moki2@cox. net. MEMBERS ONLY! Play Readers Theater's production of Anita Simons' play, The Leisure Set, aired via Zoom on Dec. 7. The play was very well received. Kudos to playwrite/director, Anita, and her talented cast, Valerie Thompson, Maureen Schneider, Dee Wardell, Sunny Griffin, Joe Ashby, Ros Nesler, Jody Gorran and Lois Powazek. This is just another reason to join Theatre Arts now for only $10. Don't miss out on all the plays and readings planned for 2021, because, as Anita reminds us, "there's no business like show business." Improv – Gail Burnett writes: "If you are interested in improv and would like to have a little fun with it then consider this: There is an opportunity to participate in some training with an experienced professional. No need to commit to the group yet but rather explore your own talents in a safe and supportive environment with lots of fun. Cost is minimal. We carpool to the location, which is about 30 minutes away in a huge outdoor environment. Details will be provided if you are interested." Contact Gail at nightingael6@gmail.com if you would like to know more. Our next Board meeting tentatively scheduled for Jan. 21, 2021, at a time yet to be determined. The Board meetings are open to all members. As it stands, we will be holding the next meeting via Zoom. If you want to attend send Lois an email (loispow@cox.net) by the 18th so we can send you the link. Check your email notices for details. General meetings are usually held the first Monday at 7 pm in Abravanel Hall. Please check your email for exact location, date and time. Only members will be informed of upcoming events, whether live or via Zoom. Join Theatre Arts so you can participate in all of our entertainment and activities. Your Board of Directors has voted to roll over 2020 paid dues to 2021. If you were NOT a member in 2020, please leave your $10 check in our envelope at the front desk when the Clubhouse reopens! Until then, our Board members will gladly accept membership checks or you can contact Cathy King at gertandcathy@ hotmail.com for details on how to join. Check out our new and improved website, where you can read of our activities, and check out past and future productions. The address is http://www.ohccdg.wixsite.com/theatrearts. Just in case: Check with your club contact to confirm meeting place, date, and time.