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In July, our local sound and lighting guru, Greg Bennett (pictured below, left), presented two informative sessions about production, one on sound and one on lighting. He showcased several types of microphones and sound and lighting equipment needed for a performance, and doing so in a way we novices could understand. We encourage all of you who are interested in set design and construction to attend our upcoming workshop on Monday, Aug. 5 from 6 to 7 pm. On Monday, Aug. 26, we will have a presentation on make-up and costumes. On Monday, Aug. 5 from 7 to 8 pm, Chuck Gordon, our resident Director, will teach us about character development. On Aug. 26 from 7 to 8 pm his subject will be about character development. All of these sessions will take place in the Auditorium. See times listed above for each event. In July, Chuck had all of us play theatrical games and improv situations, and we laughed a lot while learning different and new acting techniques. We would love to have anyone join us who dreams of becoming an actor, or who has past acting experience and would like to refresh your techniques in giving an Academy Award performance! You are welcome to participate in both of Chuck's sessions in August and are encouraged to do so. Our next play will be in March 2025, and onstage rehearsals will begin right after the Players Theater Variety Show in October. If you have any questions, please contact Chuck Gordon at 661-714-3847 or Greg Hill at 951-526-9896. | THE COLONY NEWS | AUGUST 2024 | 31 Ticket sales for the 2024 Variety Show on Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 13, will be on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 10 to 11:30 am in the Annex, and also on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 10 to 11:30 am in the Annex. Tickets will be $15 per person. Seating will be cabaret style with tables for eight, and with one check per person accepted for one to eight seats at the same table. Numerous checks from friends and neighbors brought by one person will not be accepted. To be fair to all others waiting in line, it is first come, first served and a maximum of one table per night, or you can purchase tickets for both nights, separate checks. NO CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT PLEASE. All checks are to be made payable to The Colony Players. If we do not sell out on Sept. 24, there will be a final make-up day on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 10 to 11:30 am in the Atrium. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. We have seating for 200 people each night. This is always a popular BYOB event, so come, pick your table early! COME LET US ENTERTAIN YOU! Players eater By Paula Parra, 949-888-6550 Guy Johnson is our featured artist for August. Guy has presented artwork in our Clubhouse many times. He has been a photographer for 50-plus years and his specialty is black and white, with some color photography. He photographs patterns, scenery and sometimes people. Many of his award-winning photographs have been converted from film to digital. In 2021, Guy submitted a crossword puzzle to the New York Times. He is also a published author, and he currently has a book, Remotely Funny, for sale on Amazon, and another book in the works. He stays busy with photography, crossword puzzle-making and writing. This gifted artist has been very generous in sharing his artwork with all of us. Thank you, Guy! Artist of the Month By Sylvia Maxwell, 818-667-1766 Actors Studio By Marsha Tobolski, 562-244-9223