Christmas with Dickens

Willing Suspension Armchair Theater And The Dickens Project 

Present: Christmas with Dickens

For Immediate Release

What:       Christmas with Dickens

Charles Dickens just wants to talk about his book, A Christmas Carol, but what happens when Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Mrs. Catherine Dickens, and the Ghost of Christmas Present show up? Chaos, confusion, conflict, and complaints, just like a normal holiday gathering.

Willing Suspension Armchair Theater and the Dickens Project, UCSC, present an original piece written by JoAnna Rottke and directed by Karen Schamberg. Readers will be: Brian Spencer, Frank Widman, Martha Rabin, Susan Forrest, Jim Schultz, and Chris Rich.

JoAnna Rottke spent her best years as Assistant Director of the Dickens Project, a research program at UCSC devoted to the life and works of Charles Dickens. She knows more about Dickens than she’d like to admit.

This event is free, but donations are most welcome and appreciated. There will be refreshments as well as time at the end to ask questions and interact with the author, director and readers.

 When & Where:

Tuesday:         November 27, Downtown Santa Cruz Library at 7 p.m.

Thursday:       November 29, Scotts Valley Library at 7 p.m.

Saturday:        December 1, Watsonville Main Library at 2 p.m.

Tuesday:         December 4, Aptos Library at 7 p.m.

Further Information:

Karen Schamberg:  gillprops@comcast.net

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/263296173771721

 https://dickens.ucsc.edu/news-events/2018/christmas-with-dickens.html

Announcing: NextStage Players Auditions

When: Saturday, October 6, 10am till 2pm

Where: Aptos Knolls MHP Clubhouse     600 Trout Gulch Rd., Aptos 

Messages Voice Mail at 831-316-4833

About the show: Every year NSP Players entertain health care facilities, groups and private parties with a Holiday Show. This year it is titled "A Joyous, Jazzy Christmas," and will be directed by Ethel Lewis, assisted by Risa Lower.

The show usually plays twice a week for 3 weeks in December. This is an open audition, so all are welcomed.

If you are not available on Oct 6, call Risa Lower (831-622-6424) for alternate date.

Richard Stockton to be Master of Ceremonies for Love In

Richard Stockton has just been announced as the Master of Ceremonies for Love In, a Music and Dance Fundraising Party on August 26 at Louden Nelson Center.

Meter maid Carole English is the incoming President of the Board of NextStage Productions. Pictured here with Comic Richard Stockton, she is recruiting him to be MC of the Nextstage “LOVE IN” scheduled for August 26th 3-6pm at Louden Nelson Community Center. 

Richard recently performed at Comedy Night at the Carmel Foundation on Friday June 29, joined by Kellen Erskin, fresh from his appearance on Conan. “40 looks at 60” featured Kellen Erskine who was also recently featured on season 7 of NBC's America's Got Talent.

Richard opened the show, bringing a musical component that took fellow boomers through the portal of music that shaped our generation.

Love In is a fundraiser to benefit NextStage Productions. Tickets available at:  lovein.brownpapertickets.com

Make a Unique Gift!

A Vacation of a Lifetime in Exchange for Your Gift of Support.

A dedicated NextStage volunteer has donated an exciting vacation package for two, with a cruise to the Bahama Islands and additional stays in South Florida.

Package is valued at $1,400 and must be used before July 22, 2018.

We are accepting bids thru June 1, 2018. Contact us now with your Donation Bid. *

Starting Bid is $500

If you are interested and want more information contact me at info@nextstagesantacruz.org or leave a voice mail message for me at 831-316-4833.

Thank you for considering this opportunity.
Lynn Knudsen, Exec. Director

We are pleased to announce the BRAND NEW ARRIVAL of the GRAND CELEBRATION cruise ship to the Port of Palm Beach! This is the LARGEST and MOST LUXURIOUS cruise liner to ever set sail from the Port of Palm Beach!

Now you can come see why travelers and industry experts agree that Bahama Island Cruises is the VACATION OF A LIFETIME!

CARIBBEAN CRUISE - You'll be captivated by the sheer pleasure of these golden, stress-free days as you travel to the Bahamas aboard the unforgettably breathtaking Grand Celebration Cruise Ship! It's the perfect two-night cruise from Port of Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island; complete with a Private Cabin, Fine Dining, live Stage Shows, enjoyable Entertainment, exciting Casino action, relaxing Spa, convenient Beauty Salon, invigorating Gym, Internet Café, and three fun Kids' areas with activities & programs for all age groups!

SOUTH FLORIDA - After witnessing just one sunrise, you'll know where the name comes from. Florida's Gold Coast, that stretch of vacation paradise encompassed by Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, seems particularly blessed by Mother Nature. From the pristine sands of the Pam Beaches...to the "Strip" in Ft. Lauderdale, there are more than 60 miles of beautiful shoreline to enjoy.

Your spectacular vacation itinerary includes:

YOUR 2 NIGHT CRUISE:

• 2 Night Cruise for two aboard the Bahamas Celebration to Grand Bahama Island, with all your meals, entertainment and activities included onboard.
• $50.00 in Casino Match Play valid aboard ship in the Par-A-Dice Casino.
• Enjoy a breathtaking view of the ocean from your Oceanview Cabin upgrade.

YOUR ACCOMODATIONS:

• 3 Days & 2 Nights resort accommodations in sun-kissed Fort Lauderdale, FL.
• 3 Days & 2 Nights resort accommodations in magical Orlando, FL.
• You will enjoy 3 sun-drenched days & 2 nights on Grand Bahama Island at the spectacular 4-Star Pelican Bay Hotel

AND YOUR CHOICE OF:

• 8 Days transportation by Alamo or Budget Rent-A-Car while in Florida with unlimited mileage during your vacation. OR
• $100 gas reimbursement. OR
• $100 Entertainment Dollars, which may be redeemed in our Welcome center towards attraction tickets including Universal Studios™, Sea World™, Wet n' Wild™, Adventure Island™ and more!