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Leapin’ Louie Comedy Variety Shows

pam — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:38:49 +0000

Get them excited and make them laugh! Variety comedy show featuring fancy lasso work, juggling, high unicycle, comedy and audience participation. As seen in 24 different countries around the world including (in 2011 alone) multiple tours of Australia, Europe, and Latin America.

Leapin’ Louie travels widely!

Contact: David Lichtenstein

Phone : (503) 425-9954

Email: david@comedytricks.com

Website: http://www.comedytricks.com/

WORDS OF PRAISE FOR DAVID LICHTENSTEIN, “LEAPIN’LOUIE”:

“…Lichtenstein’s real gift is his warmth and humor – attributes he uses to create an intimate alliance with the audience.” Roseburg News Review

“Lichtenstein, a multitalented performer, has to be seen to be believed.”
Portland Oregonian

“The show’s a calamity, but somehow you love it: Lichtenstein is charming.
He’s as warm as fresh bread. He seems so humble, you almost forget he’s a
nimble comic who has a vast repertoire” Portland Oregonian

“His humor is refreshing and unpredictable and universally appealing. He
is a consummate performer whose skills are so impressive that he can hold
the attention of any audience …” Don W., Director, Kids Konnection Circus Project

“David, your act was very well received. People enjoyed both your strolling sets, as well as your stage shows. You provided fun entertainment that was enjoyed by all ages. We enjoyed having you as a part of the 1999 Iowa State Fair, and look forward to working with you again in the future. Sincerely” Jan H., Assistant Manager, Iowa State Fair, September, 1999

Earlene Grey: Poetry & Talks on Topics of Tea and Hats!

pam — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:45:03 +0000

Welcome to the World of “Earlene Grey“, presenting poetry on the topic of tea, as well as talks on Tea and even Hats!

I offer readings from my books of poetry (Musings with a Cuppa-The Poetry of Tea, and Heart to Heart-Considered Sentiments for Teatime) and from an English radio show on which I broadcast weekly. The poetry is life affirming, funny, serious, and sometimes saucy! **I also offers talks on tea, especially “How to make a good cup of tea every time” as well as the history of tea and types of tea. In addition, I often wear hats, and have been asked to make presentations on “How to wear a hat.” It would be my pleasure and privilege to share all this with you. Sit back, relax, sip, and enjoy!

PORTLAND/VANCOUVER AREA

Praise for Earlene Grey:

“…a lovely reminder that our most precious times are often found in the humble moments of everyday life. Settle in your favorite chair, with a cup of tea, and allow Earlene to guide you back to the glorious grace of calm and quiet.” – Cheryl Snow Executive Director Clackamas Arts Alliance

“I asked Susan Patterson to do a program for our Garden Club’s tea in August sight (heard) unseen. What a wonderful and pleasant surprise we all had. She has a knack for reading poetry that keep you wanting more. Her poems are not the rhyming ones, but ones that pertain to life and that you can easily understand. I know you will not be disappointed just like we were not. We have asked her to join us again at our Christmas meeting.” Dolores Smith, Oak Lodge Garden Club

“How fortunate you are to have Earlene Grey (Susan Patterson) presenting one of her very excellent poetry readings for your group. I have attended several of her readings and always find them to be not only entertaining but also delightfully enlivening. I know that your group will truly enjoy her visit.” Maria Vaughan

Please contact “Earlene Grey” (Susan Patterson)

Email : susan@earlenegrey.com

Phone : (503)655-2809

Website : www.earlenegrey.com

Nora Martin Janik–My Early Years in Hollywood as an Actress and Singer!

pam — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:11:15 +0000

Invite me to share my recollections of early life in Hollywood before and during WWII. I was “discovered” by Eddie Cantor, made movies with Roy Rogers and Gene Autrey, and sang with some of the most well known orchestras of the time–Paul Whitman, David Rose, Mark Warner, etc. I also sang with the great Les Paul, and helped raise millions of dollars in War Bonds. I am now 90, and though I no longer sing, I do love to speak about those early days, show you photos and memorabilia, and let you hear recordings of my songs that have been made into a CD! My program is free, but if you would like to purchase a CD, all proceeds will go to scholarships for women through the P.E.O., a philanthropic organization providing scholarships, grants, awards, and loans to motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations. http://www.peooregon.org/

I am available to visit your facility or event in the Portland/Vancouver area.

Contact: Marie Forrester (Nora’s friend and fellow P.E.O. member)

Phone: (503)516-9439

Curtis Frye, Theater of the Mind–Magician and Mentalist!

pam — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:29:22 +0000

Curt’s Theater of the Mind show combines the best of traditional stage magic with mental abilities such as solving sudoku puzzles rapidly! His shows are interactive and fun for everyone! Through his experiences in the defense, computer technology, and theater industries, Curt has developed a wide range of skills that seemingly defy explanation. Whether he works out difficult math problems in a flash, solves a hard sudoku puzzle in under two minutes, or determines which word among tens of thousands a participant visualizes, Curt takes advantage of his fifteen years of performing experience to shape demonstrations that entertain audiences and challenge them to make the most of their own capabilities.

Invite Curt to entertain at your facility or event. He is based in the Portland area, but he travels widely!

“Curt was not only magical, but very entertaining….I would recommend Curt as a performer for any event.” — Roz C., DW Fritz Automation, Inc.

Phone: (503)880-1638

Email : curt@curtisfrye.com

Website : www.curtisfrye.com

Clackamas Repertory Theatre–Oregon City

pam — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:09:21 +0000

Professional theatre company in Oregon City producing musicals, comedies and drama, July through October.

Located at 19600 Molalla Avenue in Oregon City on campus of Clackamas Community College (fully accessible venue, with FREE, plentiful parking!)

Shows are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm; Sunday at 2:30pm

SENIOR TICKET PRICES and GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!

2011 Season:

“For Better” by Eric Coble July 7-22

“Oklahoma” by Rogers and Hammerstein August 4-28

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” by Edward Albee Sept 22-October 9

**Single tickets on sale now! Senior tickets to Thursday Previews (July 7,August 4,September 22) are only $13!

**Buy two Season tickets before May 15 and receive one single ticket free!

SENIOR SEASON TICKETS (to all three shows) are only $48

**Also, Please join us for “Sundays at Three”, a semi-staged Playreading Series featuring contemporary American plays:

March 13 “TempOdyssey” by Dan Dietz

April 17 “Fault Lines” by Stephen Belber

June 6 “On the Mountain” by Christopher Shinn

All readings are followed by talkbacks with the actors and director

Tickets to Playreadings are $6, or buy all three for $15 ; Tickets are available online or at the box office.

(Alert: All three plays contain adult language, which may be objectionable to some playgoers.)

Please see website for more information on this season’s shows!

Email : cynthias@clackamas.edu

Phone : 503-594-6047

Website : clackamasrep.org

Cynthia Schwell–”Family Stories & Other Guests”

pam — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 06:38:20 +0000

I hope you’ll invite me to present my ONE WOMAN SHOW, “Family Stories & Other Guests”, featuring plenty of audience interaction, storytelling, various characters & special requests. You’ll enjoy my humorous, human interest style! I am a professional actress with many years experience performing live theatre in Boston. Also, I have been a teacher for 30 years and currently teach acting at colleges and schools in the Portland area.

Read what other activity directors have said about me: “We enjoyed your performance so very much & look forward to having you return!”Laurie M. and Residents at Courtyard at Mt. Tabor

“I think it was a conversation starter for several residents” Peggy W., The Heights at Columbia Knoll

“This show really helped to bring our stories to life. I feel it will support the residents to break out of their shell & share more with each other daily. We would love for Cynthia to come perform for us more often & continue to bring her positive message.” Shirley D., Resident & Hollie M., Activities Director, Menlo Park Health Care

I am available to travel within the Portland area.

Phone: (503)661-3945

Email: actschwell@gmail.com

Pentacle Theatre in Salem

pam — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 02:43:35 +0000

Welcome to Pentacle Theatre of Salem, Oregon…offering a rustic, cozy and comfortable playhouse, nestled in a stand of rare Oregon Oaks backed by Douglas Fir trees! Marking 56 years as an outstanding volunteer, non-profit, community theatre company. We delight in presenting audiences with entertaining and innovative seasons of top-quality productions in an all-embracing range of theatrical styles.

Pentacle Theatre began its life in 1954 in a barn on highway 22 across from Oak Knoll Golf Course. Approximately 15 people were the nucleus of that first theatre along with a contribution of $2 from each of them…the interior of the barn was whitewashed and a load of sawdust spread on the floor with a large tarpaulin was spread in the center to act as a stage. A local mortuary loaned folding chairs and dressing room facilities were established in a chicken coop attached to the rear of the building.

Check out our website for details on these upcoming productions:
(Most performances take place at Pentacle Theatre 145 Liberty Street NE in Salem, 5.5 miles out of West Salem on Highway 22. Shows are at 7:30pm with some 2:00 pm Matinees)

**Fiddler on the Roof November 2-December 4, 2010

**Sound of Music January 7-9, 2011 (Location, Chemeketa Community College)

**The Odd Couple January 28- February 19

**RENT March 11-April 2

**Educating Rita April 22-May 14

**Our Town June 3-June 25

**The Underpants July 15-August 6

**Brigadoon August 26- September 17

**Murder on the Nile Oct 7-29

**Lion in Winter November 18-December 10

PENTACLE THEATRE

Phone: (503)485-4300

Email: tickets@pentacletheatre.org

Website: www.pentacletheatre.org

Portland SugarPlum Elves

pam — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:55:27 +0000

The Portland SugarPlum Elves is a women’s performance troupe, specializing in song and dance. For the winter holidays we have festive costumes, and sing and dance to many holiday favorites! During the rest of the year, our cheer doesn’t stop! We have colorful summer outfits, and perform singing telegrams, “feel good” song and dance routines, and other antics.

We love doing a more informal wandering act (roaming through an event), but can also perform a 30 minute set on stage. For retirement communities, we perform on a donation only basis.

Let us know if you’d like us to brighten up your day!

Portland/Vancouver area. Evenings and Weekends.

Contact: Fiona Solliday

Email: sugarplumportland@gmail.com

Website: sugarplumelves.com

Portland Center Stage, Gerding Theater at the Armory

pam — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:12:43 +0000

Bring your group of 10 or more seniors to Portland Center Stage for an enormously entertaining night (or matinee) that you won’t soon forget! Reserve your group tickets for “Oklahoma!”, “A Christmas Story“, Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline”, “Red”, and “Anna Karenina” . Groups 10%-30% off the price of tickets!

PLUS, for every 10 tickets you purchase, you will get an additional ticket FREE.

Check out our website for information on all our productions!

The Gerding Theater at the Armory is located at 128 NW Eleventh Avenue in Portland.

For pricing and dates, please call Mandy Hamilton at (503)445-3794 or email groupsales@pcs.org

Phone: (503)445-3794

Email: Mandyh@pcs.org

Website: www.pcs.org

PCPA Noontime Showcase: You Bring Lunch–We entertain you!

pam — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 01:22:04 +0000

FREE Brown Bag Performances at the Performing Arts Center!

Portland Center for the Performing Arts offers a series of FREE noontime performances (45-60 minutes) of professional-quality entertainment, suitable for all ages:Acting, dance, music, lecture/discussion, and more! Monthly performances from September through June, with Weekly performances in July and August. Location: Indoors in the Rotunda of Antoinette Hatfield Hall, 1111 SW Broadway in downtown Portland, Oregon (October – May) or Outdoors on SW Main Street between SW Broadway and SW Park Avenue (June – September).

Upcoming events (2011-12):

Wed Sept 14 Portland Taiko, Asian-American Drumming

Mon Oct 10 “Emma Lily”, Musical Play reading

Mon Nov 14 Sandy Actors Theatre, Play reading

Mon Dec 12 Sally Harmon and Frank Gruner, Piano and Bass

Mon Jan 9 Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre, “Ugliest Duckling”

Mon Feb 13 Portland Opera “Hansel and Gretel”

Mon Mar 12 Comerford Dancers, Traditional Irish Dance

Phone: (503)274-6552

Email: margie@pcpa.com

Website: www.pcpa.com/events