The Schmooze! IN-PERSON AT DOROT

Thu Mar 26 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm UTC-04:00

Dorot | New York

DOROT's Onsite & Special Programs Department
Publisher/HostDOROT's Onsite & Special Programs Department
The Schmooze! IN-PERSON AT DOROT
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Join us IN-PERSON for an interactive experience together for unfiltered kibitzing, kvetching, and improv comedy!
About this Event

Inspired by the classic improv form, the Living Room, "The Schmooze" brings folks together for unfiltered kibitzing, kvetching, and improv comedy. With a charismatic cast of experienced comedians, ages 69+, you'll be hooked by their chutzpah.


This event will include a performance by the cast of The Schmooze as well as some interactive improv games with audience participation.


Featuring Lily Friedman, Richard Gould, Janet Klein, Barbara Newman, Merle Rubine, and Robert Wolfson

Directed and Hosted by Elana Fishbein


DOROT is a non-profit social service agency that provides life-enhancing programs and services for adults 60 and older to help them live independently as valued members of the community.


ACCESSIBILITY

Our building is ADA accessible and the auditorium is equipped with a hearing loop. Additionally, we have 4 assisted listening devices that can be borrowed for programs on a first-come first-served basis. Please reach out to [email protected] with any accessibility questions or requests.


PROTOCOLS FOR ATTENDING IN-PERSON PROGRAMS AT DOROT


DOROT has no general vaccination or mask requirements in place for older adults and volunteers participating in programs at this time.


Vaccination


For the safety of our community, DOROT strongly recommends that everyone be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, and annually against the flu. DOROT requires all employees to be fully vaccinated.


Masks


Masking is optional for older adults, volunteers and staff in DOROT’s onsite or community programs.


Individuals who have had direct exposure to COVID-19 in the last 10 days or have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and are in days 6-10 of infection, may participate in in-person programs only if they have no symptoms.


When Individuals Should Not Participate in DOROT’s In-Person Activities


The DOROT community’s wellbeing continues to be our top priority. Older adults, volunteers and DOROT staff should cancel their plans to come to DOROT or participate in any in-person scheduled activity, if they:


1. Have tested positive in the past 5 days for COVID-19.


2. Are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or other illnesses or are generally not feeling well.


DOROT continuously seeks the guidance of medical professionals and authorities and will adapt our protocols as the public health environment changes.


If you test positive for COVID-19 within 48 hours of participating in a program at DOROT, please reach out to your DOROT program contact. This is for informational purposes only. You may return in person programs after a 5-days and no longer symptomatic.


Thank you for helping us maintain the wellbeing of our DOROT community.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dorot, 171 West 85th Street, New York, United States

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