A Retraction

It is not now, nor has it ever been official CLOTA policy to edit out any "offensive" language in a script. The question is considered on an individual basis for each show.

My apologies for not having my facts straight before posting.

CLOTA Policy

As many of you know, it is presently CLOTA policy to edit out any "offensive" language in a script. This ranges from "f*ck" to taking the Lord's name in vain. It is a controversial policy, and debate about it has begun again with this spring's production of "Proof."

For: Ridgecrest is a conservative town, and we would lose audience members if we included this language. It is important to note that the audience we would lose come to every show, become members every year, and otherwise support CLOTA.

Against: This practice infringes copyright law, and is the first step of censorship. It is disrespectful to the playwright and the art form. CLOTA is losing a new audience, and a large part of its talent pool by catering to only the conservative side of the Community.

Whichever side you agree with, please leave a (polite and respectful) comment here so the board can read it.

Thank you.

The Grape Vine, January '10

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Proof Cast List

PROOF has been cast!

Catherine - Rachel Schmalenberger

Robert - John Slate

Hal - Chad Terry

Claire - K Pearl Woolam

More "Proof"

Auditions for CLOTA's production of "Proof" begin tonight (Saturday January 9) at 7pm and continue tomorrow (Sunday January 10) at 2pm.

Set construction for "Proof" begins the following weekend, and continues with the following schedule for January:

1/16 10am-2pm

1/17 1pm-4pm

1/23 10am-2pm

1/24 1pm-4pm

1/30 10am-2pm

1/31 construction preempted by CLOTA Readers' Theater Production of "The Real Inspector Hound"

In Other News: RCTT's Variety Show

Ridgecrest Community Theater Troupe will be holding auditions for it's Variety Show

January 15, 6pm at the USO building

actors (monologues/scenes)

singers

dancers

comedians

musicians

& anyone with a talent they'd like to share

are encouraged to bring a prepared act to auditions.

Rehearsals will be January 27 & 28

Performances will be held January 29 & 30 at 7pm

Cash prizes will be awarded based on audience votes!

CLOTA Banquet Tickets!

Tickets for CLOTA's 2010 Banquet

STARLIT DREAMS

Are NOW ON SALE!

They may be purchased

for $20

@ Red Rock Books

The Banquet will be held January 23

@ Victoria's at the Heritage

Social (half)Hour at 6:00

Buffet Dinner at 6:30

Entertainment begins at 7:30

Elegance is encouraged

Directors of the 2010 will be available to talk about their productions.

CLOTA awards will be presented.