By Steven V. Dubin
So, you want to be a star? Or at least dabble a bit.
The Center for Active Living (CAL) in Plymouth offers a safe haven open mic night for those brave enough to give it a shot.
Previous open mic night entertainers have included comedians, musicians, singers, poets, and dancers. (Personally, I’m considering brief and stylish interpretive dance – “Ode of Od Age.”)
Upcoming dates include June 17 at 5:30 p.m. and July 8 at 5:30 p.m. From July on, the open mic night will be set for the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
Host and organized and champion of the monthly event Beth Hadfield, who is the activity coordinator of the CAL, said “No one has ever been booed off the stage. Or viciously heckled. We want to provide a safe and comfortable haven to perform. Everyone is cheered and encouraged.”
Typical crowds are 15-25 people. Enough to be seen and heard. Not so many that it feels like the Roman Coliseum.
Each performer is given up to 10 minutes. If you’d like to be added to lineup, RSVP to Beth Hadfield at 508-830-4230 or BHadfield@Plymouth-MA.gov.
Bring our own CD if you’d like accompaniment.
The Center for Active Living is located next to Plymouth North High School at 44 Nook Rd.
If you know of a senior who is doing something interesting with their retirement, I look forward to hearing from you! Please email me at SDubin@PRWorkZone.com
Steven V. Dubin is the founder of PR Works, a lightly used public relations firm based in Plymouth which helps small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies navigate the overwhelming options of advertising. Steve lives in Plymouth with his wife, Wendy. He is a contributing author to “Get Slightly Famous” and “Tricks of the Trade,” the complete guide to succeeding in the advice business. He recently authored “PR 101,” an E-book.
