Community performers and groups entertain you October 12, 2024 at 7:00 p. m. with dancing, stories and songs in a stage arts variety show to help Lemon Bay Playhouse repair, update and improve for you!
This benefit gala features:
THE SILVER FOX DANCERS: The Silver Foxes have regaled Venice Theatre audiences for almost 30 years with song, dance and humor. We have their road show dance troupe led by choreographer Maria Santagada for some razzle dazzle and steppin’ sophistication that will get your toes tappin’ too!
STORYTELLING FROM THE STAGE: Modern storytelling is original, personal, funny and sometimes poignant. Three story tellers take you on quick but satisfying journeys with characters, action, conflict, and a resolution—often with unexpected twists and turns. Our storytellers include Max McGee, from the Florida Studio Theatre comedic storytelling program; comedian, storyteller, and motivational speaker Mary Ellen DePetrillo, plus a third storyteller rounding out this element.
THE VENICE GONDOLIERS’ THREE JACKS AND A QUEEN QUARTET: Get ready for some timeless tunes and heavenly harmony with these acapella masters from the Venice Gondoliers, singing Barbershop and more for the Venice community since 1970. The Jacks are Chris Dux, lead/melody; Jim Schaertl, Baritone; Gary Fisher, Bass; and the Queen is Nancy Frayer, Tenor.
THREE-MINUTE PLAY TRIO: Ten-minute plays are gems with all the elements of a full length play except they are short, sweet, and there’s not a wasted word or moment. Since 2006, Sarasota’s Theater Odyssey has staged these as the highlight of its 10-minute play competition. Enjoy three award winners by members of the Sarasota Association of Playwrights, including:
H.S. Reunion: By Arthur Keyser, directed by Bob LaSalle, starring Bob LaSalle, Mike Gilbert and
Donna Hadley.
I’m Not Dead Until I Say I’m Dead: By Ron Pantello, directed by Ric Goodwin, starring Gloria
Bandy and Henry Barr.
Ancestry: By Connie Schindlewolf, directed by Kathi Faulkner, starring Kathi Faulkner and Joseph
Giglia.
Host: Kathy McSteen, comedian, playwright and LBPH board member is the evening’s MC.