A Winter's Preparation for Spring!

A Winter's Preparation for Spring!

February 18, 2010

Had enough snow, yet??!

February 2010 is Miss Kathy's cozy month to turn to thoughts of springtime preparations.

PRESENTING "DRAMA ON THE VINE": A full season of Drama Ministry through Calvary Chapel Vineland, working with a dynamic and talented production staff, actors, musicians, and artists is keeping Miss Kathy busy this month, as writer/director, planning out a year of original family friendly live theatre arts. This includes the NEW CALVARY CHAPEL SUMMER THEATRE - continuing the family friendly entertainment tradition begun with our sucessful five year run of Melodramas, but now with a full support production team to add to the quality of our product. I am very excited for this opportunity to partner with like minds in family entertainment. UP FIRST:

EASTER 2010 - "TALES FROM THE VINE: RIPENED, RESTIVE, AND RISEN!"
is the title of the first production of Calvary Chapel Vineland's Drama on the Vine - written and directed by Kathryn Ross. It is once again the season of New Life. Spring is in the air – and we remember the passion and Resurrection of Jesus. But, today, Storyteller and Troubadour will tell the story through a particular cluster of grapes – the lives of Jairus and his family – and the incidents surrounding the death and resurrection of his beloved daughter, Rina. Through the eyes of a cluster of individuals whose lives were dramatically touched by Jesus, the rising of Jairus’ daughter from the dead is recalled in flashback during the day of Christ’s crucifixion, the Sabbath Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday. Show-dates are the week after Easter, Thursday through Friday, April 8, 9, 10. Tickets are $5.00 and available by calling 856 696-9409.

CALVARY CHAPEL SUMMER THEATRE - continuing the family friendly entertainment tradition begun with our summer Melodramas, Miss Kathy is already in the works on this - the next production of Calvary Chapel's Drama on the Vine. Looks like some Wild West fun will be fixin' to find its way onto the Drama Vine stage with a new cast of talented actors and musicians for family friendly fun. Stay tuned for more details in upcoming newsletters!

PAGEANT WAGON PARABLE PLAYER'S HOME SCHOOL THEATRE SPRING SEMESTER - "SING A SONG OF SHAKESPEARE" is in rehearsal with a dozen budding bards! Excerpt selections from some of Shakespeare's most famous works will come to life amid a script chock full of Shakepeare trivia. Showdate is Friday, April 23, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $2;00 adults and $1.00 children. Contact Miss Kathy now to enroll or get on the waiting list for the Fall 2010 semester where we'll explore Oriental Theatre with "The Saragaku Star Story"!

MISS KATHY'S DRAMA CATS at the Vineland Public Charter School are well into production for our end of year drama recitals. We're studying PINOCCHIO,which will feature a literature study of the story, puppet making, and three separate productions of the story for each grade level, kindergarten through second grades. Visit my website and click on the VPCS Drama Cats index button to see pictures and learn all about my specially tailored "Drama Cats" program for the school - bringing an alternative in academics through the foundation of the performing arts and creativity to Cumberland County!

MAKE A SPLASH AT YOUR LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM: This year Miss Kathy becomes "Beachcomber Betty" diving into some good books at the seashore - hunting for a treasure trove of tales! You never know what she'll pull out of her beach bag - stories, songs - interactive beach party fun! Book this fun show early for the best dates this summer! Call Miss Kathy at 856 205-9334.

TALE SPIN STORIES continues to welcome new Talespinners each week - this month is Winter Wonderland Month! Don't miss all the biz every Tuesday, at 10:30am, at Center Court in Cumberland Mall in Vineland. See you there!

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS - BOOK NOW FOR the Second Semester 2010: Contact Miss Kathy and ask about her Classic Literature Book Dramatizations for the classroom! Newbery Honor book, "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw and "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" by C. S. Lewis, are just two of the tales Miss Kathy has adapted for dramatic reading. Programs may include a follow-up interactive workshop especially geared to LEAP students! Call Miss Kathy to discuss a program for your school!

PROGRAMS FOR LOVERS OF LITERATURE AND HISTORY continue to be a focus at PWP, with Miss Kathy doing the research and gathering the props and costumes for a fascinating journey into a book or into the past:

Look ahead to the spring with terrific programs like STROLLING THROUGH EMILY'S GARDEN with Miss Kathy as Emily Dickinson comes with a huge display of foliage and poetry wrapping a biography of Miss Dickinson around her love of flowers and nature. Also in this series is A JANE AUSTEN TEA, BEATRIX POTTER TEA, and REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN featuring salutes to American matriarchs and role models, Betsy Ross, Abigail Adams, and Sarah Hale! This program can be adapted for elementary and middle schools, too!

These programs are adaptable for SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY GROUPS, and ELDER CARE FACILITIES. Remember to BOOK EARLY FOR CHOICE DATES!

FOUNDER'S DAY IS COMING!! Speaking of history programs - as Prograom Facilitator for the Friends of Historic Vineland's annual Founder's Day event, celebrating the founding of Vineland, New Jersey in 1861, Miss Kathy is working with this year's theme "Landscapes of Vineland History" featuring artist renderings of various locations in Vineland. Look for this theme to be expanded for the 2011 event when the whole city celebrates 150 years of Vineland History. Founder's Day 2010 is Friday May 14 adn Saturday May 15. Click on the Historic Vineland index button on my website for more details!

COMING IN MARCH: Dr. Suess Month at the schools - and a special Betsy Ross show at the Franklinville Public Library on March 4th!
Visit my website to see how you can book these delightful programs for your school, library, or group! www.pwpstorytellers.com

OUR HEALTH & WELLNESS TEAM IS GROWING: PAGEANT WAGON WELLNESS is the dynamic story of Miss Kathy's own wellness journey from chronic pain and fatigue to vitality and wholeness through nutrition and supplementation. Of course, using the #1 nutritional supplement in the nation from the most highly respected name in wellness for over 50 years, SHAKLEE CORPORATION, has made a great impact on Pageant Wagon lifestyles in both personal care and home care. Sharing the opportunity for you to make health and wellness lifestyle changes is the mission of Pageant Wagon Wellness in this network approach to health care. Visit the pwpstorytellers website for Miss Kathy's story, and www.shaklee.net/pageantwagonwellness for the rest of the story! Call and book a PWWellness Tea Party today!! 856 205-9334 856 205-9334

HAT STAND STORIES for ELDER CARE and ADULT DAY CARE: A plethora of monthly program ideas for your residents - call Miss Kathy to consult about themes and fees!

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Joy to you all!
Kathryn "Miss Kathy" Ross