Hi, welcome to the Osher Blog. For those of you who have never visited a blog and are not certain how all this works, don’t worry…this is all new to me too. We’ll figure it out together.
This promises to be an exciting and innovative year for Osher at UCLA Extension. I’m delighted and honored to be the first Artist in Residence for the program. I’ll be doing a variety of things throughout the year including continuing the “salons” many of you have already attended.
I’ll be teaching three classes: "The Wit and Wisdom of Shakespeare" in the fall, "A Conscious Journey Through the Second Half of Life" in the winter and "The Play’s the Thing" in the spring.
I will also be developing a theatrical performance created by the voices and talents of Osher members. This show will be presented in the spring in a theater. It will feature a collection of pieces written and performed by you in the form of monologues, short scenes, humorous improvisations, music and poetry. The theme will be looking at the journey of our lives and what that journey has taught us as we move into the future. The tentative title of this project is “The Voices and Visions of Our Journey.” I hope many of you will want to participate in this unique event. There will be much more to come on how to get involved.
I also want to create a “virtual salon” on this blog so that you can dialogue about the issues that concern you most. I’m always open and eager to hear your ideas. You can contact me through this blog or by calling Osher.
About Me
My primary focus as Artist in Residence will reflect my work in the field of performing arts. I am a playwright and theatrical director. In 2001, my play, "Soundings," was presented at the Odyssey Theater in West Los Angeles. "The Green Room," a comedy, ran at Theatre 40 in 2005. I’ve directed over 15 plays with wonderful professional actors, many of whom have been kind enough to do scenes for my "The Play’s the Thing" class.
I also write fiction including my novel, "The Breath of Juno," and many short stories that have been published in literary journals and magazines. Currently I’m directing a short dramatic film I wrote.
This is a new adventure for me and I’m learning a great deal. That is the spirit I hope to bring to this year at Osher. Try new things, learn a new skill, take chances, make your life an adventure.
This promises to be an exciting and innovative year for Osher at UCLA Extension. I’m delighted and honored to be the first Artist in Residence for the program. I’ll be doing a variety of things throughout the year including continuing the “salons” many of you have already attended.
I’ll be teaching three classes: "The Wit and Wisdom of Shakespeare" in the fall, "A Conscious Journey Through the Second Half of Life" in the winter and "The Play’s the Thing" in the spring.
I will also be developing a theatrical performance created by the voices and talents of Osher members. This show will be presented in the spring in a theater. It will feature a collection of pieces written and performed by you in the form of monologues, short scenes, humorous improvisations, music and poetry. The theme will be looking at the journey of our lives and what that journey has taught us as we move into the future. The tentative title of this project is “The Voices and Visions of Our Journey.” I hope many of you will want to participate in this unique event. There will be much more to come on how to get involved.
I also want to create a “virtual salon” on this blog so that you can dialogue about the issues that concern you most. I’m always open and eager to hear your ideas. You can contact me through this blog or by calling Osher.
About Me
My primary focus as Artist in Residence will reflect my work in the field of performing arts. I am a playwright and theatrical director. In 2001, my play, "Soundings," was presented at the Odyssey Theater in West Los Angeles. "The Green Room," a comedy, ran at Theatre 40 in 2005. I’ve directed over 15 plays with wonderful professional actors, many of whom have been kind enough to do scenes for my "The Play’s the Thing" class.
I also write fiction including my novel, "The Breath of Juno," and many short stories that have been published in literary journals and magazines. Currently I’m directing a short dramatic film I wrote.
This is a new adventure for me and I’m learning a great deal. That is the spirit I hope to bring to this year at Osher. Try new things, learn a new skill, take chances, make your life an adventure.
