Take the mystery out of drama! The Age on StageTM work-shop is action-packed and filled with all things Senior Theatre. Attendees will learn:

• Thebenefitsofperforminginlaterlife• Themanywaystousethisartform• Howtostartadramaprogram• Usefulplays,books,andmaterials• Howtocreateproductionsthatleaveaudiences beggingformore.

Theworkshophelpsdramaandagingspecialists,activitydirectors,seniorcenterstaff,adulteduca-tioninstructors,retirementcommunitystaff,seniors,andotherexplorersofcreativity.SeniorThe-atrehasbeenproventoimproveoverallhealth,increasesocialization,promotebrainfitness,andimproveself-esteem.Itissuccessfulwitholderadults,fromfrailtoactive.

Thegoaloftheworkshopistoteachthebasicdramaskillsthatworkwellwitholderperformers.Thesessionsareacombinationofactiveparticipation,stories,hints,andinsights.Attendeeswillfindthatdramaisaffordable,easy,andaperfectwaytofulfilltheatricaldreams.

LearnfromBonnieVorenberg,anexpertintheSeniorTheatre.Herbalanceofpracticalideasandpassionhashelpedthousandsofolderadultsdiscoverthejoyofperforming.Shewillinspireyou!

“Bonnie is the Guru of Senior Theatre.” Paula Terry, National Endowment for the Arts

“Bonnie presents a wealth of information in an entertaining, gentle, and very clear manner. We got sooo much good stuff from her.”

Liz Lippa, Etc. Senior Theatre

“Bonnie is such an excellent speaker, enthusiastic and inspiring. She’s a breath of fresh air!”

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Presented by Bonnie L. VorenbergHelping Older Adults Find a Voice

Age on StageTM

Bonnieisalsoavailableforkeynotesandseminarsonrelat-edtopicssuchasartsandaging,andhowtolivecreativelyin your older years. BonnieVorenberg(B.A.,M.S.Theatre)isanationallyrecog-nizedexpertandpioneerinSeniorTheatrewhohascreatedgroundbreakingworkasateacher,director,speaker,andauthor in the field. As President of ArtAge’s Senior Theatre ResourceCenter,thecentralinformationsourceforplays,books,andinformationforthefield,Bonniehasthepulseon the field.

Bonnie’sworkhasbeenfeaturedinTIMEMagazine,CNN.com,Modern Maturity,andshehasworkedwithNBC,VH-1,TheOnion,andmanyothermediasources.BonnieservedastheNationalEnrich-mentDirectorforHillhavenCorporationwithfacilitiesintenstates.BonniefoundedanddirectedArtsforElders,anartsacademyforseniorsandaprofessionalperformingcompanywhichreceivedgrantsfromtheNationalEndowmentfortheArtsandothers.

Bonnie'sextensivewritingincludestheaward-winningSenior Theatre Connections: The First Direc-tory of Senior Theatre Performing Groups, Professionals, and Resources. She edited the first anthology ofnewSeniorTheatrescripts,New Plays for Mature Actors,andwrotethehandbook,Enriching an Older Person's Life Through Senior Theatre.Ms.VorenbergwroteSimple and Useful Activities in Adult Care Homes,whichisusedbytheStateofOregon.ShehaswrittennumerousarticlesonSeniorThe-atre and is a nationally syndicated columnist.

BonnieisafoundingmemberandservesontheCouncilforSeniorTheatreUSAandaPastChair/ConferencePlannerfortheSeniorTheatreFocusGroupfortheAssociationofTheatreinHigherEducation.

Bonnie'senthusiasticandpassionatespeakingabilitieshavebroughtheracclaimfromaudiencesaroundthenation.Knownforpracticalandcreativeideas,shehasinspiredattendeesatmeetingsof the:

• MNCreativeAgingNetwork• AmericanAssociationofCommunityTheatre• NationalCouncilonAging• AssociationforTheatreinHigherEducation• NationalParkandRecreationAssociationand• Manyothers.

To bring Bonnie to your organization, contact her at 503-246-3000 or 800-858-4998, email bonniev@seniortheatre.com,

or visit the website at www.seniortheatre.com