As a Baby Boomer thinking back to some of my favorite TV shows growing up, one of them I fondly remember and watched every week was The Beverly Hillbillies. I bet every single one of us can remember the opening lyrics. So, when I was invited to see a one-woman show that was a tribute to Buddy Ebsen starring his daughter Kiki Ebsen, I had to go. If you never saw The … [Read more...]
The World is a Stage and Baby Boomers are Embracing Senior Theatre
Have you ever dreamed about acting on stage? To tread the boards emoting Shakespeare or kick up your heels in a musical? You may have been an active member of your drama club in high school, but then reality set in and you ended up working a regular 9-5. Well, it turns out more and more Baby Boomers are living out their fantasies performing in Senior Theatre and having a blast … [Read more...]
100 Planes – West Coast Premiere Addresses Women in the Military
Women have had a tough time maneuvering the workplace for as long as I can remember, and it continues today despite the women’s movement that we as Baby Boomers were witness to. But for women in the military, it’s been especially tough and that’s what’s portrayed in Lila Rose Kaplan’s play, 100 Planes. The production is currently running at the Broadwater Black Box … [Read more...]
Brown and Out Fest – Celebrating LA Latino LGBTQ for PRIDE Month
June is PRIDE month and the LGBTQ community puts on parades, celebrations, workshops, and performances to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. This year’s Brown and Out Fest, at CASA 0101, brings to the stage a collection of 11 short plays that focus on the Los Angeles Latino Gay community. To be perfectly clear, the performances are for adults only. Don’t … [Read more...]
For Your Consideration – Emmys 2019 TV Shows You May Enjoy
Doug is a member of the Television Academy and every year we attend a series of events that feature a screening, Q & A and reception for shows up for Emmy consideration. The field has gotten so huge it’s overwhelming. It’s a party every night and I don’t have to cook dinner. I thought I’d feature a few of my favorites for Emmys 2019 consideration. Emmys 2019 Most of … [Read more...]
