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ABOUT US

What is CLOTA?

The Community Light Opera and Theatre Association (CLOTA) was established in 1964 and incorporated under California state law as a non-profit institution headquartered in Ridgecrest, California. Although amateur theatre groups had existed in the Indian Wells Valley for many years prior to 1964, CLOTA was the first community theatre organization committed to producing a select series of musicals and plays each year.

Our Season

CLOTA's regular season usually consists of three productions a year. Typically these include one musical and two non-musicals.

In addition, CLOTA puts on fundraising events, such as dinner theatre and poetry readings

Mission Statement

In a belief that live theatre is a mirror for understanding and an opportunity for sharing the human experience, the

Community Light Opera and Theatre Association

Is committed to providing to the Greater Indian Wells Valley:

Opportunities to learn and demonstrate the skills associated with the performing arts;

A place to enjoy the creative efforts of established and new playwrights and composers;

And

Artistic experiences in support of and in partnership with others in the community.

Adopted May 18, 1992

How Do I Get Involved in CLOTA?

CLOTA offers a wide variety of ways to become involved. First and foremost, you need to become a member. As a member, you can serve on committees, participate in all stage productions and special events, and become a member of the Board.

A wide range of skills, interests and talents is always needed.

You don't have to be involved in theatre to be a part of CLOTA. We educate and train. We give youth an opportunity to work with adults, an opportunity to showcase original works. Among the exciting events we offer are

Productions

Musicals

Comedies

Serious Drama

Dinner Theatre

Set Construction

Stage Crew

Makeup

Costuming

Lighting

Annual Awards Banquet

Monthly Newsletters

Monthly Board Meetings

Scholarships

Costume Closet

Play Reading

Fundraising

Workshops

Email us at: (clota@ridgenet.net).

Financial Support

CLOTA is a non - profit organization, which operates solely on the basis of donations (both monetary and material), revenues from attendance at production, and fund raising activities.

If your desire is simply to support community theatre, we strongly urge you to consider a financial contribution to the organization.

By making a financial contribution to CLOTA, you can personally help to ensure the continuation of top quality community theatre in the Indian Wells Valley.

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CLOTA Board Directory

Judy Ditzler,+ 760-446-2622 President

Costume Coordinator

Larry Lier,+ 760-375-5585 Vice President

Fundraiser

Barbara Roberts,* 760-375-8641 Secretary,

Volunteers

Louise McIntosh, #760-375-4590 Treasurer

Margaret Cornelius,+ 760-384-3519 Newsletter

Curt Danhauser*

Kim Harris* 760-382-1389

Tristan, Kratz+ 760-384-1417

Anne Schreckenhgost*

K. Pearl Woolam+ 760-382-8283

+ Denotes term expires in 2011

* Denotes term expires in 2012

# Denotes Appointed in 2011

Committee Chairmen

Jay Chun, Property Development

Cindy Cote’, Intermission Sales

Judy Ditzler, Play reading, Costume Coordinator

Chas McIntosh, Webmaster

Louise McIntosh, Membership/Contributions, Costume Closet

Trisha Siegel, Scholarship

Richard Jackson, Building Maintenance

Pearl Woolam, Center Stage Readers

Reno Venturi, Web page design

News Letter Staff

Margaret Cornelius, Editor

Margaret Cornelius, Production

Margaret Cornelius, Mailing Prep

Production Staff

John Froehner, Production Staff Manager

Bill Blanc, Production Staff Co-Manager

Judy Ditzler, Production Staff