The Poppins Project at The Relevant Stage in San Pedro

May 25, 2010 - PRLog -- The Relevant Stage has added to its umbrella of services, The Poppins Project – outreach to underserved Senior Citizens in the South Bay.

In addition to free performances of our main stage shows in which Senior Citizens 55+ are assisted in attending musical theatre performances at Warner Grand Theatre, TRS now offers through The Poppins Project, services to assisted care facilities throughout the Los Angeles South Bay as well as career opportunities for actors/actresses; singers, dancers who wish to share their talents bringing theatre arts to the elderly.

Ray Buffer, founder and producing artisitic director of The Relevant Stage states, "Including The Poppins Project in our orgainzation lends depth and greater outreach to our senior citizen relations and builds a stronger community.  I am pleased to promote and support this important work."

Carla Negri is the founder of The Poppins Project and has been bringing entertainment to seniors since 1997.  Currently Negri provides service to over 18 care homes bringing music appreciation, holiday art projects, games and sing-along entertainment.
Diana Dupont focuses on motion exercises, trivia, current events, and entertains by utilizing music from the 1940’s and 50’s.

Rita Kerstiens provides Bingo, ball (hand and eye coordination) and trivia games.  She also docents nature and travel videos.

Milinda Meehan is a variety artist encompassing the sounds of Big Band, Broadway, Country, and more. She offers vocal concerts, and performs with duo and trio vocal groups.
Group and individual activities offered by Poppins Project Facilitators include:

>•      Singing in many different styles
>•      Dancing  ballet , tap, and Broadway
>•      Piano/keyboard performances of familiar music
>•      Easy art : coloring, multi-media collage
>•      Simple holiday craft projects: coloring Easter eggs, making Xmas  ornaments from recycled materials, sponge-painted flags for patriotic holidays
>•      Games : trivia and reminiscing games, visual memory recognition, dice and dominoes
>•      Mad-Libs goofy stories for holidays
>•      Film score/theme recognition games
>•      Name that tune for songs/artists, etc…
>•      Art for the blind and music for the deaf are custom tailored programs for those with reduced sense function
>•      Pet Stops (pet visits with small dog/cat)
>•      Garden Day visits with flower recognition, sensory stimulus
>•      Dancing with clients (ambulatory or non)
>•      Range of motion exercises
>•      Music appreciation : classical, Broadway, big band, folk, country, ethnic, jazz, and popular singers
>•      Name that instrument game (with music)

For more information on The Poppins Project call (310) 929-8129 or email Carla@TheRelavantStage.com.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the Broadway musical, live on stage from June 11 to 20, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays at 2:30PM.  Special free performance for seniors 55+ only at 12 noon on 6/11/10. Tickets $5 to $30 - call 1-800-838-3006

TRS Youthorizons - Performing Arts Summer Day Camp for ages 8 to 18 starts July 1 for four weeks ($400) register now at People's Yoga, Health and Dance at 365 W 6th St
San Pedro, CA 90731 - (310) 547-2348.

The One & Only - a staged reading of a new musical theatre/opera work will take place at 7PM on Thursday, July 1 at Warner Grand Theatre - free to the public.

Warner On Wednesdays features a different movie during the summer, every Wednesday at 7PM at Warner Grand Theatre for only $3.  See the full schedule at warnergrand.org

Visit: www.therelevantstage.com.  The Relevant Stage is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization | EIN #71-1032382 performing at Warner Grand Theatre | 478 W. 6th Street | San Pedro, CA 90731, a faclity of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs

Brown Paper Tickets: 1-800-838-3006

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The Relevant Stage Theatre Company performs in residence at The Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, CA. TRS' mission is to challenge hearts, engage minds and expose truths. TRS tells relevant stories about the contemporary world we share.