Your Panorama Auditorium

It’s More than Just a Building……….

Music from classical to jazz and everything in between…….“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” ― Victor Hugo

The Office of Philanthropy and Lifestyle Enrichment bring live musical performance to our Panorama Auditorium Stage almost every week of the year. Panorama residents get the best seats in town.

Dance……“Life is short and there will always be dirty dishes, so let's dance.” ― James Howe

From Dancing with the Stars to classical ballet to tap and back again – it’s all here throughout the year.

Panorama Chorus Performances……..

"The only thing better than singing is more singing. “— Ella Fitzgerald

Our Panorama Chorus led by Conductor/Director Troy Arnold Fisher draw SRO crowds to their performances twice a year.

Community Productions ……..“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” —Twyla Tharp

From Celebrating Woodstock to Remembering USO on Veteran’s Day, to A Stephen Sondheim Review, the musical SHREK, and a New York Style Cabaret, Panorama Residents enjoy opportunities to work creatively with artists and companies from the Puget Sound.

Resident Productions ……..“The good die young—but not always. The wicked prevail—but not consistently. I am confused by life, and I feel safe within the confines of the theatre.” ― Helen HayesKaleidoscope and KPAN, and Readers Theatre groups offer opportunities to Produce, Write, Design, and Act in in productions that feature resident actors and technicians.

Learning in Retirement, Armchair Travel, Panorama Library, Green Team…..

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” ― Henry Ford

The Auditorium’s Learning in Retirement Series, Panorama guest authors, Green Team lectures, all features experts sharing a world of knowledge from immigration to national parks to our residents. Armchair Travel allows residents to share their journeys and adventures.

Tech and Usher Volunteers………..“You have to work very hard behind the scenes, to make a message clear enough for a lot of people to understand.” —Stefano Gabbana

Thousands of volunteer hours go into the successful running of our Panorama Auditorium. Volunteers are trained for technical operations editing, still photography, backstage assistance, set design, props, video graphics, sound effects, and music. The Panorama Auditorium Resident Advisory Team and our Panorama Ushers are indispensable to our very busy complex.

Seahawks Football Tailgate Parties………“Special Super Bowl Wisdom of the Ages: "Unger Games" If your meals depend on you beating the Seahawks, you're gonna go "'Unger-y.” ― Matthew Heines

Fans gather for both home and aways games as well as for the play-offs. Pot-luck fun and feast for all.

Panorama Board of Directors Town Hall Meetings…“The keys to a brand success are self-definition, transparency, and accountability.”—Simon Mainwaring

Panorama Auditorium hosts our Corporate Townhall Meetings and presentations by the Board of Directors to keep residents “in the know” and to offer an opportunity to voice questions and concerns.

Forums……..“The first principle of a free society is an untrammeled flow of words in an open forum.” —Adial Stevenson

Throughout the year public forums and presentations on a multiplicity of topics such as: Dementia, health care directives, personal safety, and scam updates keep residents informed.

Beyond Our Doors…….“Being involved in the community helps to shape your thinking. The outreach in being a blessing to others is a resource for reflection and much gratitude.” ― Germany Kent

At the auditorium, through the year and at holiday times Panorama residents host local officials and collaborate with community organizations to reach beyond out doors and support others.

Kya — Panorama Community Website Orientation…….“Technology is anything that wasn’t around when you were born.” —Alan Kay

Panorama residents keep up with technology and make it work for them with KYA– the resident portal and presentations at the Auditorium on how KYA neighborhood ambassadors work for you.

Workshops and Classes…Annual Car Show………..

Annual Arts Walk………… Holiday Market…..

And More………..

Movies…..

“Laughter is timeless. Imagination has no age. And dreams are forever.” —Walt Disney

So many events at Panorama center around the theater and the Auditorium – it’s the beating heart of our community. The place where we gather for laughter, entertainment, knowledge and sometimes just the plain magic of community. Make it part of your Panorama life as an usher, an actor, a singer, technical volunteer, or an audience member. There’s a whole world inside this building – make it your world.

It takes a Village ……..

Editing Photography Administrative Assistance Set Design Graphics Picture Gallery Directing/Writing/Producing Production Support Sound & lights Projecting Movies Resident Advisory Team Ushers

For more information about the Panorama Auditorium or how to become a volunteer, contact:

Katherine Billings, Artistic Director & Coordinator 360-413-6070 or katherine.billings@panorama.org

Pick up a Panorama Auditorium Monthly Calendar.

Grace Moore, Director,

LED

Ashley Powell, Assistant Director,

LED

Thanks to our residents for your generous donations to the Panorama Office of Philanthropy that make many of the Learning in Retirement Speakers and Special Programs possible..

…. All of our Volunteer are trained — join us! ….

Meghan Vu, Director

Office of PhilanthropyLifestyle Enrichment……………………….…

Thank you to the Auditorium Volunteers:

Katherine Billings Artistic Director/Coordinator

Auditorium

Your Panorama Auditorium . . . . .

ENTERTAINMENT EDUCATION COMMUNITY. .Our Panorama Auditorium follows all copyright laws protecting intellectual property and creative work. All entertainment, education, and plays/musicals/movies/documentaries/power points presented at the Panorama Auditorium are through Release and/or license agreements with the individual presenters/performers, Dramatists Play Service, Samuel French Publishing/Concord Theatricals, Music Theatre International, NFL Game Footage Licensing, The Motion Picture Producers' Association, among others.

Photos: Donald Pete Smith & Elaine Coffman —— Text: Gail Madden, Katherine Billings, Dinah Martin —— Design: Elaine Coffman