Mark Salyer
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NewStages Stepping Stones to Launch Third Season of Intergenerational LGBTQ+ Arts Projects (Oct 25, 2024)
NewStages Founder Mark Salyer Treasures Unveils Program For LGBTQ History Month (Oct 20, 2023)
Groundbreaking Theatre Initiative NewStages Introduces Stepping Stones In Honor Of Pride Month (Jun 15, 2022)
NewStages Stepping Stones to Launch Third Season of Intergenerational LGBTQ+ Arts Projects (Oct 25, 2024)
NewStages Founder Mark Salyer Treasures Unveils Program For LGBTQ History Month (Oct 20, 2023)
Groundbreaking Theatre Initiative NewStages Introduces Stepping Stones In Honor Of Pride Month (Jun 15, 2022)
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NewStages Stepping Stones to Launch Third Season of Intergenerational LGBTQ+ Arts Projects
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024
NewStages Stepping Stones will present its third season of intergenerational LGBTQ+ arts projects, featuring collaborations between seniors and young artists, launching with a virtual event. See how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024
NewStages Stepping Stones will present its third season of intergenerational LGBTQ+ arts projects, featuring collaborations between seniors and young artists, launching with a virtual event. See how to attend.
NewStages Founder Mark Salyer Treasures Unveils Program For LGBTQ History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023
Over the past 12 years New Stages has produced dozens of live stage shows, classes, workshops and media projects to benefit the ever growing LGBTQ Senior Community in West Hollywood. Stepping Stones, their intergenerational project sponsored in-part by the City of West Hollywood;s Arts Division.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023
Over the past 12 years New Stages has produced dozens of live stage shows, classes, workshops and media projects to benefit the ever growing LGBTQ Senior Community in West Hollywood. Stepping Stones, their intergenerational project sponsored in-part by the City of West Hollywood;s Arts Division.
Groundbreaking Theatre Initiative NewStages Introduces Stepping Stones In Honor Of Pride Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2022
NewStages, a multi-generational arts initiative that connects artists in the LGBTQ+ community to tell their stories, is presenting Stepping Stones, a new program that is making its debut this month to coincide with the celebration of Pride Month.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2022
NewStages, a multi-generational arts initiative that connects artists in the LGBTQ+ community to tell their stories, is presenting Stepping Stones, a new program that is making its debut this month to coincide with the celebration of Pride Month.
Groundbreaking Theatre Initiative NewStages Introduces Stepping Stones In Honor Of Pride Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2022
NewStages, a multi-generational arts initiative that connects artists in the LGBTQ+ community to tell their stories, is presenting Stepping Stones, a new program that is making its debut this month to coincide with the celebration of Pride Month.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2022
NewStages, a multi-generational arts initiative that connects artists in the LGBTQ+ community to tell their stories, is presenting Stepping Stones, a new program that is making its debut this month to coincide with the celebration of Pride Month.
Mark Salyer's New Stages Will Present 'Queer Theater: From The Freaks To The Geeks' Beginning This Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2021
Starting on November 2nd and for 8 consecutive weeks on Zoom, New Stages will feature the class Queer Theater: From the Freaks to the Geeks, taught by Mark Salyer and with special guests including playwright Robert Patrick (Kennedy's Children) talking about Caffe Cino and director Randee Trabitz (“The Mystery of Irma Vep”, “Blacktop Highway”, “The Solid Life of Sugar Water”) who will discuss the plays of Charles Ludlam and the Ridiculous Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2021
Starting on November 2nd and for 8 consecutive weeks on Zoom, New Stages will feature the class Queer Theater: From the Freaks to the Geeks, taught by Mark Salyer and with special guests including playwright Robert Patrick (Kennedy's Children) talking about Caffe Cino and director Randee Trabitz (“The Mystery of Irma Vep”, “Blacktop Highway”, “The Solid Life of Sugar Water”) who will discuss the plays of Charles Ludlam and the Ridiculous Theater.
Mark Salyer's NewStages Soaring To New Heights In 2021
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2021
Beginning with their New Year's show in January, NewStages, a Los Angeles based theater company for seniors, has had a busy year, in lieu of Covid, with thousands of seniors tuning in to their online programming.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2021
Beginning with their New Year's show in January, NewStages, a Los Angeles based theater company for seniors, has had a busy year, in lieu of Covid, with thousands of seniors tuning in to their online programming.
LGBTQ Seniors Perform Virtually in New Stages' SECRET LIVES With Final Episode Tuesday, June 30th
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2021
New Stages, a Los Angeles-based arts program for seniors will present Secret Lives, four episodes of stories, creative writing and music during June. The final episode will air on Tuesday, June 30th , with a watch party scheduled for 7:00PM Pacific Time.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2021
New Stages, a Los Angeles-based arts program for seniors will present Secret Lives, four episodes of stories, creative writing and music during June. The final episode will air on Tuesday, June 30th , with a watch party scheduled for 7:00PM Pacific Time.
LGBTQ Seniors Perform Virtually In New Stages' SECRET LIVES
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2021
Pride Month celebrates the progress of the LGBTQ+ community in their journey toward liberation. But many elders in the community experienced periods of their lives where they had to keep their lives and loves secret and hidden.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2021
Pride Month celebrates the progress of the LGBTQ+ community in their journey toward liberation. But many elders in the community experienced periods of their lives where they had to keep their lives and loves secret and hidden.
New Stages Presents NEW YEAR…PLEASE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2020
When Covid lockdowns were announced, many live performances were re-envisioned as virtual experiences. A group of seniors at the LA LGBT Center were determined to proceed with their productions, even when it meant learning some new technology.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2020
When Covid lockdowns were announced, many live performances were re-envisioned as virtual experiences. A group of seniors at the LA LGBT Center were determined to proceed with their productions, even when it meant learning some new technology.
LADIES MOST DEJECT Sweeps Film Festivals
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 1, 2020
“Ladies Most Deject,” a dramatic featurette directed by Martha Elcan, will compete for top prizes at the upcoming Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) which will run Sep. 8-13, 2020. It will be part of the festival's Narrative Shorts Block II and will be virtually screened beginning on Sep. 8.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 1, 2020
“Ladies Most Deject,” a dramatic featurette directed by Martha Elcan, will compete for top prizes at the upcoming Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) which will run Sep. 8-13, 2020. It will be part of the festival's Narrative Shorts Block II and will be virtually screened beginning on Sep. 8.
NewStages Presents LGBTQ Seniors In Virtual Evening Of Stories And Music About Coming Out
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2020
When Covid lockdowns were announced, many live performances were re-envisioned as virtual experiences. A group of seniors at the LA LGBT Center was determined to proceed with the spring production, even when it meant learning some new technology.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2020
When Covid lockdowns were announced, many live performances were re-envisioned as virtual experiences. A group of seniors at the LA LGBT Center was determined to proceed with the spring production, even when it meant learning some new technology.
Martha Elcan's LADIES MOST DEJECT To Screen At The 3rd Annual Female Filmmakers Fuse " Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2019
'Ladies Most Deject,' a dramatic short film directed by Martha Elcan, will screen at the 3RD Annual Female Filmmakers Fuse - Film Festival, Thursday November 14, at 10PM. The festival runs from November 14 - 16th at the Sheraton Hotel in Old Town Pasadena.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2019
'Ladies Most Deject,' a dramatic short film directed by Martha Elcan, will screen at the 3RD Annual Female Filmmakers Fuse - Film Festival, Thursday November 14, at 10PM. The festival runs from November 14 - 16th at the Sheraton Hotel in Old Town Pasadena.
Martha Elcan LADIES MOST DEJECT to Make LA Debut at La Femme International Film Festival
by Julie Musbach - Oct 2, 2019
'Ladies Most Deject,' a dramatic short film directed by Martha Elcan, will screen at 2pm on Friday, October 18 at the Regal Theatre at LA LIVE in downtown Los Angeles.
by Julie Musbach - Oct 2, 2019
'Ladies Most Deject,' a dramatic short film directed by Martha Elcan, will screen at 2pm on Friday, October 18 at the Regal Theatre at LA LIVE in downtown Los Angeles.
LGBTQ Seniors Present I DO!, An Evening Of Stories And Songs About Gay Love, Relationships And Marriage
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2019
On the day the Obergefell Vs. Hodges ruling was announced, a group of LGBTQ seniors was busy rehearsing a show. There was so much excitement about the legalization of gay marriage, the performers could barely concentrate. This group of people, ages 60 - 91, had seen the full spectrum of gay rights, played out in their lifetimes.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2019
On the day the Obergefell Vs. Hodges ruling was announced, a group of LGBTQ seniors was busy rehearsing a show. There was so much excitement about the legalization of gay marriage, the performers could barely concentrate. This group of people, ages 60 - 91, had seen the full spectrum of gay rights, played out in their lifetimes.
New Stages' HEROIC LIVES to Feature LGBT Seniors
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2018
The LGBTQ movement has had its heroes and heroines - the people who fought, and sometimes died, for the sake of liberation. Sometimes, it's the everyday people, living out lives in a non-accepting world, who are the real heroes.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2018
The LGBTQ movement has had its heroes and heroines - the people who fought, and sometimes died, for the sake of liberation. Sometimes, it's the everyday people, living out lives in a non-accepting world, who are the real heroes.
New Stages' HEROIC LIVES to Feature LGBT Seniors
by Julie Musbach - Jun 14, 2018
The LGBTQ movement has had its heroes and heroines - the people who fought, and sometimes died, for the sake of liberation. Sometimes, it's the everyday people, living out lives in a non-accepting world, who are the real heroes.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 14, 2018
The LGBTQ movement has had its heroes and heroines - the people who fought, and sometimes died, for the sake of liberation. Sometimes, it's the everyday people, living out lives in a non-accepting world, who are the real heroes.
LGBTQ Seniors to Take the Stage in New Stages' CALIFORNIA DREAMS Showcase
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2017
New Stages is a Los Angeles-based arts program for LGBTQ seniors with an emphasis on music, storytelling and theater. This year's showcase performance, California Dreams, directed by Mark Salyer with musical direction by Debbie Lawrence will be at the Renberg Theater in Hollywood, June 12 and 14, at 7:00 PM. Admission is free.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2017
New Stages is a Los Angeles-based arts program for LGBTQ seniors with an emphasis on music, storytelling and theater. This year's showcase performance, California Dreams, directed by Mark Salyer with musical direction by Debbie Lawrence will be at the Renberg Theater in Hollywood, June 12 and 14, at 7:00 PM. Admission is free.
LGBT Seniors to Perform 2016 New Stages Showcase at Renberg Theatre, 6/4-5
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2016
New Stages is an arts program for LGBT seniors, but it isn't your typical arts and crafts fare. Teaching artists Mark Salyer and Kay Cole have worked for the last four years to help LGBT elders tell their own stories and find their own voices. This year's showcase performance, Working OUT, will be presented at the Renberg Theatre at the LA LGBT Center's VIllage at Ed Gould Plaza, June 4 and 5th at 6:00 PM. Admission is free.
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2016
New Stages is an arts program for LGBT seniors, but it isn't your typical arts and crafts fare. Teaching artists Mark Salyer and Kay Cole have worked for the last four years to help LGBT elders tell their own stories and find their own voices. This year's showcase performance, Working OUT, will be presented at the Renberg Theatre at the LA LGBT Center's VIllage at Ed Gould Plaza, June 4 and 5th at 6:00 PM. Admission is free.
New Travelogue Reality Series 'Where I'm From' Finds Undiscovered Adventure In America's Small Towns
by Robert Diamond - Apr 5, 2016
LOS ANGELES, CA(Marketwired - Apr 5, 2016) - Where I'm From, a new 30-minute travelogue series created by Executive Producer Mark Salyer of Appalachia Right At Ya Productions, is giving young individuals an all-access pass to small town life in the United States. Unearthing the hidden treasures tucked away in American soil, the show will feature Conner Wharton, a 17-year-old girl with Southern Belle charm, as she connects with friends from around the country. Together, they discover amazing adventures right in their own 'backyards'.
by Robert Diamond - Apr 5, 2016
LOS ANGELES, CA(Marketwired - Apr 5, 2016) - Where I'm From, a new 30-minute travelogue series created by Executive Producer Mark Salyer of Appalachia Right At Ya Productions, is giving young individuals an all-access pass to small town life in the United States. Unearthing the hidden treasures tucked away in American soil, the show will feature Conner Wharton, a 17-year-old girl with Southern Belle charm, as she connects with friends from around the country. Together, they discover amazing adventures right in their own 'backyards'.
LGBT Seniors to Tell Their Stories in Song in LIFE IN THE FIRST GAY CITY, 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2015
A group of 17 performers are busy rehearsing at the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Village at Ed Gould Plaza for a show about life in West Hollywood. They dance, they sing, they laugh and cry. Ranging in age from 55 - 87, this troupe, otherwise known as NewStAGES, is creating the story of Life in the First Gay City, performed June 28 at the Renberg Theatre, from their own experiences.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2015
A group of 17 performers are busy rehearsing at the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Village at Ed Gould Plaza for a show about life in West Hollywood. They dance, they sing, they laugh and cry. Ranging in age from 55 - 87, this troupe, otherwise known as NewStAGES, is creating the story of Life in the First Gay City, performed June 28 at the Renberg Theatre, from their own experiences.
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