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“ Our Town , Our Paper ” lagunabeachindy . com JANUARY 13 , 2023 | Volume XX , Issue 2

Pageant of the Masters On-site Casting Call Draws Volunteers From All Over

Volunteers still needed for the summer production

More Parking , Less Problems ? Laguna Residents Not So Sure

By Clara Beard
Preparations for the 2023 Pageant of the Masters are full steam ahead . This past weekend , Pageant employees held a three-day on-site casting call for this year ’ s theme : Art Colony : In the Company of Artists . If you missed it , never fear . There ’ s still time to participate .
People of all sizes and ages are needed to be cast members in the world ’ s most famous presentation of tableaux vivants as it celebrates the ninetieth anniversary of living pictures in Laguna Beach , and no theater experience is necessary . The only requirement is the ability to stand still and have fun . Volunteers have a summer commitment of one week on and one week off for a total of about three weeks .
Pageant of the Masters Director Diane Challis Davy ’ s role , among many things , is the monumental task of picking the Pageant ’ s yearly theme . A Laguna Beach High School alumna and co-valedictorian , Challis Davy was awarded a Festival of Arts scholarship in art and drama . While in college , she volunteered to be a Pageant cast member .
The Durham family wait to have their photos taken during the Pageant of the Masters on-site casting call Jan . 8 . This year , the entire family plans to take part . Photo / Clara Beard
“ All year , I ’ m dreaming about what we could put on stage ,” she said . “ And this year , we chose Art Colony , especially because 2023 will mark the ninetieth anniversary of living pictures in Laguna Beach and the Pageant . We ’ ve got lots of new art to recreate this year and many new pieces , and it ’ s packed with over 40 pieces of art in total . So it ’ s a big undertaking .” Challis Davy calls the volunteer experience rewarding and memorable . “ You ’ ll be performing in front of 2,600 people ,” she said . “ That ’ s pretty exciting .” Volunteers come from all over Orange
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By Tasmin McGill , Indy Guest Contributor
The struggle to find parking has long since been an issue for the residents and visitors of Laguna Beach . While the view of the Main Beach is pleasant , the circling drivers downtown searching to find parking makes the visit less enjoyable . In January 2022 , Mayor Bob Whelan and Mayor Pro Tem Sue Kempf formed the Parking Master Plan Subcommittee to conduct a study to find a solution to a problem that continuously plagues Laguna Beach .
Senior Planner Anthony Viera and Fehr & Peers City consultant Steve Brown presented the findings of the third report during Tuesday ’ s City Council meeting . While long and in-depth , residents who attended the meeting online and in person still have concerns about whether the recommendations are feasible and if they will truly help the congestion experienced during their peak traffic season .
Viera pointed to three recommendations based on the report ’ s results that include ways to target parking infrastructure , enhance the demand for transportation , and update parking codes .
CITY COUNCIL , PAGE 22

TBD STUDIOS OPENS DOORS IN LAGUNA BEACH

The luxury content house offers space for a variety of creative production needs
By Clara Beard
TBD Studios may be the new kids in town , but after officially launching their “ content house ” last September , CEO Brandon Ortega and co-founder and business partner Willie Holmes have quickly found their footing in Laguna Beach and Orange County ’ s artistic and creative community .
Located at 2097 Laguna Canyon Road , TBD ( To Be Determined ) Studios mission is to lead the culture-shifting initiative through the digitally creative space . In other words , Ortega and Holmes , along with a team of creatives produce professional photography , high- end videography , personally branded podcasts , and exclusive private events . In the short time they ’ ve been open , the duo have already produced former news anchor Rick Leventhal and Real Housewives of Orange County Kelly
TBD STUDIOS , PAGE 22

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