Shining Star CLE 2020

PLAYBILL Menorah Park + Montefiore Now One in Excellence in Caring Present

VIRTUAL FINALS PERFORMANCE & COMPETITION Sunday, September 13, 2020 ê 7pm Live-Streamed and Open to the Public Tune in LIVE to shiningstarcle.org or shiningstarcle.org/youtube

A benefit for memory care programs and services on our campuses and in the community.

Shining a spotlight on creativity.

The arts enrich all our lives and are an integral part of our culture and heritage. It’s why we support arts organizations within our community. They inspire, entertain, move, and inform us in so many ways.

Without the arts our community would not be the vibrant and diverse place we enjoy today.

KeyBank thanks Menorah Park & Montefiore for making a difference.

Key.com is a federally registered service mark of KeyCorp. ©2019 KeyCorp. KeyBank is Member FDIC. 190104-521095-1108322501 key.com

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EVENT SPONSOR

Welcome to Shining Star CLE 2020!

Good Evening Friends, Welcome to the fourth annual Shining Star CLE Finals Performance & Competition, a Northeast Ohio high school solo-singing competition! Needless to say, it is the first virtual production of its kind. It’s great to “see” so many of you from across the world joining us tonight. On behalf of Menorah Park’s leadership, we thank you for supporting this event and our ongoing efforts to deliver excellent care, particularly to our memory care clients and residents.

We’ve answered this in years’ past, but with so many new faces “joining” us, we might as well provide an answer upfront to this very important and wise question so many of you are wondering about. Why is Menorah Park, a senior healthcare organization, hosting a high school singing competition? It’s simple, music is so important to the programming we have for our residents, especially those dealing with memory loss.

Music has been proven time and again to be the last remaining memory that those living with dementia hold onto, easing the burden of memory loss and improving quality of life. Plus, central to our mission since 1906 is the belief in innovation, and what’s more innovative than combining high school students’ brilliant voices with raising money to help our senior population - all while entertaining you!

Dementia care and needs are at an all-time high and are growing annually.

Astonishingly, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, between 2000 and 2018 while deaths from heart disease have decreased by 7.8%, deaths from Alzheimer’s have increased 146%. In addition, by 2050, the number of people age 65 and older with dementia will grow to 13.8 million (up from 5.8 million today)!

With such unbearable facts and figures before us, we realized we needed to take action, so Shining Star CLE’s goal is to raise those necessary funds and serve as a benefit for memory care programs offered by Menorah Park across our campuses and in the community, including Home Smart Memory Care and the Menorah Park Center 4 Brain Health®.

Music, memories & innovation!

Thank you for your support and participation in Shining Star CLE 2020 and Menorah Park!

Jim Newbrough Menorah Park President & CEO

Beth Rosenberg Menorah Park Board Chair

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Congratulations to the Shining Star CLE 2020 Top 10 Finalists and thank you to all sponsors, patrons and supporters of this year’s Shining Star CLE event!

We are proud to support this important fundraising initiative which provides much needed assistance to seniors and memory care activities at

Menorah Park & Montefiore.

Thank you!

Adriana & Andrew Randall, along with our children and grandchildren, Lauren, Andrew, Olivia & Jackson Campen Caitlin, Evan, Scarlett & London Lubline

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Thank You from the Co-Chairs Dear Supporters of Memory Care and Music Aficionados,

Thank you for “joining” us for Shining Star CLE 2020! Who could have guessed last year while we were packed into the Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland that our world would be where it is today and our fourth annual event would be virtual? But we can’t be stopped from putting on an amazing event for such a worthwhile cause!

Here is how the competition works: from April - July 1, 2020, we received online submissions from talented high students across Northeast Ohio, representing 63 schools in seven counties. The students underwent three elimination rounds, including professional coaching by our amazing Artistic Director, to get us to the Top Ten Finalists who will perform for all of us “live” tonight! Our judging panel composed of widely acclaimed performers and music industry experts have the tough decision of selecting the top four finalists. After they sing for us a second time tonight, you, along with our judges, will decide the order of the winners. These incredibly talented finalists will compete for $18,500 in college scholarships, plus $2,500 will be awarded to the first place winner’s high school music program.

While the students gain incredible guidance and nurturing, as well as significant college scholarships, Shining Star CLE is here to benefit the community at large. The proceeds from this event support the memory care programs and services on our Montefiore, Menorah Park and Weils’ campuses and in the community. Our goal is to have our incredible dementia team continue to provide person-centered care to meet the needs of each and every individual we serve. With the growing needs in our community for dementia care, we can ONLY deliver that excellent service with your continued support.

Thank you to the brilliant students that auditioned, their parents for giving us their trust, Event Sponsor KeyBank, Double Diamond Sponsor Glenmede, WKYC & Monica Robins, Cleveland Jewish News, Artistic Director Connor O’Brien along with his incredible team, our panel of top-notch judges, Jim Brickman, Rashad V. Chambers, Telly Leung, Trisha O’Brien, Carl Topilow and Gina Vernaci and our whole Menorah Park & Montefiore team.

But most of all, thanks to YOU- tonight’s audience, sponsors, donors and supporters!

So on September 13 at 7 p.m. grab your favorite beverage and popcorn, sit back on your couch, live stream with us and enjoy the Shining Star CLE 2020 Virtual Finals Performance & Competition!

Audrey & Kenny Koblitz Susi & Peter Meisel Adriana & Andrew Randall

Marcy Schwartz & Daniel Simon

Carmie & Todd Stein

CO-CHAIRS, SHINING STAR CLE 2020

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With gratitude and respect

for the work you do each day.

Congratulations to

Menorah Park, Montefiore and the Shining Star CLE finalists.

Ellen & Larry Chernikoff

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HOW TO TUNE IN on SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 LIVE-STREAMED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Watch the show LIVE online Sunday, September 13th at 7 p.m. EST at www.shiningstarcle.org You can watch on your desktop, smartphone, tablet and iPad, by visiting https://www.shiningstarcle.org/ and via the YouTube apps for Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Android TV, Chromecast, Roku and Samsung Smart TV.

Enjoy the Show!

The show will also be available on YouTube.

PLEASE subscribe to our YouTube Channel before the event at www.shiningstarcle.org/youtube.

Enjoy the Show!

You can also watch the show live on Facebook.

Visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/shiningstarcle/.

If you have any questions about viewing the event please email rgreller@menorahpark.org or shiningstarcle.director@gmail.com.

2020 Semifinalists EMELIA ACETO HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL DANIEL BLUM MAYFIELD HIGH SCHOOL MARGARET BROWN NORDONIA HIGH SCHOOL JACOB CANEDY BUCKEYE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LIVY DOUGLAS MEDINA HIGH SCHOOL ELENA FLAUTO HATHAWAY BROWN SCHOOL EVE JURSINSKI SAINT JOSEPH ACADEMY MAKENZIE KERR MEDINA HIGH SCHOOL KATE LIANG AURORA HIGH SCHOOL

CONNOR MARROTT NOTRE DAME – CATHEDRAL LATIN JULIA MULLIN ST. VINCENT – ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL JAMES NEWTON GARFIELD HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL ETHAN PETERSON CHARDON HIGH SCHOOL AALLIYAH PLASS EASTLAKE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL AVA PRESTON

SOLON HIGH SCHOOL CHARLIE PROCTOR SAINT IGNATIUS HIGH SCHOOL ABRIANA ROSU LAKE RIDGE ACADEMY

MELISSA ROTHSCHILD SOLON HIGH SCHOOL EMMA SARKISSIAN NORDONIA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL ALEXANDER SCHWARTZ SAINT IGNATIUS HIGH SCHOOL AMIR SMITH CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS KENNEDY “PETE” SMITH ANDREWS OSBORNE ACADEMY LEAH SPACEK BRECKSVILLE – BROADVIEW HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL HANNAH TRAMONTE HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL CALISTA ZAJAC MAGNIFICAT HIGH SCHOOL

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The Cleveland Jewish News is proud to support

the Shining Star CLE finalists!

From your friends at the

Cleveland Jewish News

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@CleveJN

David R. Hertz II

Kevin S. Adelstein

Board Chair

President

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About the Affiliation Menorah Park + Montefiore Now one in excellence in caring Menorah Park is pleased to announce that plans to affiliate with Montefiore were finalized on July 1, 2020. The organization has become one in excellence in caring under the Menorah Park name, while the legacy and Montefiore name will continue to be honored and remain on campus.

The Menorah Park leadership and staff know our community counts on us to live up to our high standards and our commitment to provide beneficial resources. Our goal is to consistently help you and your loved ones live well and empowered through choices in services that fit your individual needs.

This affiliation presents an excellent opportunity to combine our strengths and increase support for our entire community in keeping with the strong values we all hold dear.

We will be able to support even more needs in the community by expanding services through best practices, providing additional choices in programs and services, and becoming even stronger together.

One of our key areas of focus is memory care which now includes three memory care-focused assisted living communities, Home Smart Memory Care, an in-home memory care program, and the Menorah Park Center 4 Brain HealthÂŽ.

We look forward to sharing the increasing benefits for you as we grow. Our community is the reason Menorah Park exists, and we are honored to serve you with excellence in caring.

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Congratulations to our Top 10 Your voices truly soar to the stars!

Judy and Steven Willensky

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Congratulations to all of the

talented finalists!

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Thank You to All Our Sponsors EVENT SPONSOR KeyBank

DOUBLE DIAMOND SPONSOR Glenmede

DIAMOND SPONSOR Cleveland Jewish News Susan & Robert Hurwitz Adriana & Andrew Randall Simon Family Foundation Judy & Steven Willensky Ellen & Dan Zelman

PLATINUM SPONSOR Jodi & Joel Adelman Marti & Jeffrey Davis Corrine L. Dodero Foundation for the Arts & Sciences Gallagher Ida & Irwin Haber Ethel & Allyn Kendis Family Trust, Susan & James Kendis and Hilary & Robert Kendis Trustees Audrey & Kenny Koblitz Kutash & Associates Insurance Agency Lawrence Mack

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Medical Mutual of Ohio Milstein Asset Management Audrey & Albert Ratner Susan & James Ratner Kyla & Mitchell Schneider Marcy Schwartz & Daniel Simon Naomi & Edwin Z. Singer State Chemical Solutions Steel Valley Portable X-Ray Service Emily & Seth Vilensky and Family Penni & Stephen Weinberg Idelle K. Wolf

GOLD SPONSOR Dana & Brett Barragate Susan & Dale Bass BMW of Akron Chubb Insurance Civista Bank Coit Cleaning & Restoration Services Cuyahoga Community College Fran & Mark Doris Dunn Hardware Judy & Les Fishman Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth® Becky & David Heller HW Financial Advisors/HW&Co. Kanfer & Rolnick Families Sandy & Steven Laserson Susi & Peter Meisel Roy Minoff Family Foundation Harriet & Melvin Morris Judy & Edward Newman Ohio Real Title

Thank You to All Our Sponsors GOLD SPONSOR CONT’D

Terri & Stuart Kline Carol & Marvin Lader Ellen & Mark Levine Elana & Kevin Lurie Pleasant Valley Corporation Bonnie Marks & Carol Paull Cindy & Scott Polster Carrie & Brad Martin Rolf Goffman Martin Lang LLP Rochelle & Joel Marx Toni & Don Scherzer Meisel & Pesses Families Senkfor Family Amy & Marc Morgenstern Geri & Harry Singer Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co L.P.A. Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation Lydia Parker, MD Amy & Mike Southard Plante Moran Carmie & Todd Stein Cecelia & Lenz’’l Polster Judy & Morry Weiss and Family Loree & Steve Potash The William M. Weiss Foundation Beth & Joel Richman Eleanore & Robert Risman SILVER Joan & Rick Rivitz SPONSOR Beth & Frank Rosenberg Enid & David Rosenberg Louise Abrams & Robert Fuerst Ronald Rosenfeld Terry & Sheldon Adelman Jackie & Fred Rothstein Fran & Jules Belkin Gail & Elliott Schlang Burning River Entertainment Group Marcy & Dennis Schwartz Eastgate Mary Ann & Gary Shamis Regina & Gregg Eisenberg Eileen Sill and Shari & Michael Perlmuter Sharon & Bruce Epstein The Singer Grandchildren Famous Enterprises Margaret & Larry Singerman Feldman-Wehn Family Squire Patton Boggs LLP First Commonwealth Bank Cathy & Jonathan Stamler Sheila & Sanford Fox UBS Financial Services Gottlieb Family Margo Vinney & Jeffrey Chaitoff Candy & Brent Grover Carol & Michael Weiss Harlan + Associates Sally & Stanley Wertheim Jill & Brad Helfman Sarah & Scott Zimmerman Huntington Bank Kerry & Daryl Kertesz As of 9/8/20

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Congratulations Montefiore and Menorah Park on your historic affiliation.

Thank you Naomi and Ed Singer for your long term, generous support of both organizations that are now ONE!

Susan & Bob Hurwitz

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2020 Co-Chairs & Committee HONORARY CO-CHAIRS Naomi & Edwin Z. Singer

CO-CHAIRS

Audrey & Kenny Koblitz  Susi & Peter Meisel Adriana & Andrew Randall  Marcy Schwartz & Daniel Simon Carmie & Todd Stein SHINING STAR CLE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE Marti & Jeffrey Davis Ira Goffman Susan Hurwitz

Lawrence Mack Cameron Orlean Rick Rivitz

Donald Scherzer Judy & Steven Willensky

Thank You to Our Patrons STAR PATRONS ($500+)

Gloria & Ian Abrams Hallie & Greg Abrams Norman Adler Alson Jewelers Andrews Osborne Academy Aurora School of Music Baldwin Wallace Stacey & Adam Berebitsky Marcia & Alec Berezin Patti & Jonathan Berns Nancy & James Blazar Blum Family Bober Markey Fedorovich Bonnie & Michael Chisling Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center Debbie & Kenneth Cohen Ellen & Victor Cohn Davis Automotive Group Lois Davis Marti & Jeffrey Davis Melissa & Stan Davis Erie Title Agency Ellen & Michael Feuer LuAnne & Ronny Fisher Flauto Family Cheryl & Brian Fox Ronna & Joel Fox Giant Eagle Adrienne & Phil Goldberg Elise & Allan Goldner Andrea Kanter Grodin & Bill Grodin Cari & Gary Gross Bonnie & Jim Gwin Hathaway Brown Kathy & David Hexter Deb & Eric Hurwitz IMG

Suellen & Larry Kadis Michele & Jordan Kaminsky Kientz Risk Management, LLC Sandra & Martin Kolb Elayne & Bob Kwait Carol & Marvin Lader Gail & Raf Lefkovic Nancy & Keith Libman Sandy & Bill Lieberman Lois & Marty Marcus Shelley & Greg Marcus Barbara & Dale Markowitz Wendy & Steven Marsh The McCarthy, Lebit, Chrystal & Liffman Foundation Barbara Messinger-Rapport & Kenneth Rapport Sue & Barry Miller Mullin Family Janisse Nagel and Ken Marblestone Neptune Plumbing Barbara & Michael Peterman Pierre’s Ice Cream Cathy Pollard & Alan Markowitz Linda Rae & Andrew Hertz Sylvia & Robert Reitman Marcia & Jerry Rothschild Evie & Gordon Safran Judy & Burt Saltzman Kim Schilling & Jim Newbrough Diane & Harvey Scholnick Jane & Lee Seidman Laura & Ben Sheridan Strassman Insurance Services Debbie & Al Testa Jennifer & Neil Tramer Tramonte Family TriState Capital Bank Values-in-Action Team

Joyce & Eric Wald Susan & Eric Wasserman Gail & Ed Weintraub Wells Fargo Debra & James Wert Chuck Whitehill Danielle & Jeff Wild Diane & Brian Young

PATRONS ($250-$499)

Allegro Real Estate Brokers & Advisors Denise and Richard Arnstine Associated Compensation Resources Norma Barron Beachwood Buzz Bedford Nissan Jackie & Don Bercu Melissa & Scott Berman Diane & Glenn Bitner Therese & Alan Blumenthal Helen Braun Phyllis & Kenneth Bravo Avril & David Burg Diona Canedy Carleen Carver Channing Realty Advisors, LLC Stacy & Kevin Chernett Cleveland Pops Orchestra Julie & Steve Deutch Myrna & Rick Diamond Douglas Family East Coast Custard Susan & Allan Felber Carole & Reid Garson Lorie Gelb & Mark Silverman Susan & David Goldstein Lois Goodman Griffin-Smith Family Samantha & Barry Guttman

HD&S iN2L Israel Bonds Dan Jacobson Amy & Ira Kaplan Jessica & Eduardo Kim Karen & Richard Koblitz Melissa & Jeff Koblitz Sally & Alan Koblitz Liang Family LJI Lyons Family Lisa & David Michel Overbeke’s School of Driving Debby & Zack Paris The Park Synagogue Cherrill & Pete Pavluk Nancy & Allan Pearl Don Penn Peterson Family Plantscaping & Blooms Rising Star Coffee Roasters Leslie Klein Rosen Sharon & Bruce Rosenbaum Patty Rubin Liz & Tom Rudibaugh Helene & Larry Schneider Marc Alan Silverstein Ann & Phil Singer Diane Singer & Jeff Ehrbar Steven Hacker Films St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Technology Playground Neil Weinberger Doug Weintraub Trudy & Steve Wiesenberger Dara & Alan Yanowitz Zajac Family Mary Zajac As of 9/8/20 We apologize for any errors or omissions.

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MENOR AH PARK

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MONTEFIORE

Now One IN EXCELLENCE IN CARING

Now you have even more choices and opportunities to support your goals of living empowered, living better and becoming inspired by all the possibilities life presents.

Serving you through a broader array of services on our campuses and in the community.

Post-Hospital Care Rehab Therapy & Aquatics Assisted & Independent Living Memory Care Services* Long-Term Care Home Health Services Adult Day Care* Hospice & Palliative Care To learn more, we invite you to visit MenorahPark.org or call us at 216.831.6500.

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* Some services are limited due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

About the Cause “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” Plato Each of our lives has its own playlist. These are the songs that we grew up with, fell in love to, that comforted us when we were sad, connected us to our spirituality, and helped us celebrate each other.

Forever the experience of hearing these songs will evoke those personal memories from our lives. In fact, our brains are hardwired to connect music with long-term memories and the wonderful array of emotions that accompany them!

Music is the universal language. It conveys powerful feelings and emotions that “barge” into your soul with no boundaries or limitations.

Bridging music, memories and those with dementia.

While Alzheimer’s disease damages the ability to recall facts and details, the ability to recognize and remember our favorite music endures. In fact, personally meaningful music acts like a “cue” to help those with Alzheimer’s remember the people, events, and emotions from their past.

Menorah Park’s and Montefiore’s innovative memory care programs and services showcase a variety of music programs and events that help reawaken these precious memories in individuals with dementia on our campuses and in homes throughout the community.

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Music is so much more than a pleasant experience for persons living with dementia. It is a key that unlocks memories of the past. It is a tremendous force of clarity and familiarity against a disease that is relentlessly disorienting. Through my own doctoral research and in working closely with clients on our campus, I’ve seen firsthand how personalized music can reduce anxiety and agitation, improve mood, and revitalize persons living with dementia.

Dr. Evan Shelton, director, Menorah Park Center 4 Brain Health®

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The brightest stars are those that shine for the benefit of others.

Congratulations to our Top 10 Finalists and Mazal Tov Montefiore and Menorah Park!

Idelle K. Wolf

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PLATINUM

Best wishes to these talented contestants.

Congratulations to Montefiore and Menorah Park for hosting this wonderful event.

Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Trust Susan & James Kendis, Trustees Hilary & Robert Kendis, Trustees

PLATINUM

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©2020 Medical Mutual of Ohio

Here for you, today and every day

We give you peace of mind so you can enjoy life’s best moments.

That’s what we do.

MedMutual.com

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Health | Dental | Vision | Life

About Our Family of Services Menorah Park + Montefiore Now One in Excellence in Caring We are proud to serve the community as one organization under the Menorah Park name, while the legacy and Montefiore name will continue to be honored. Now there are even more choices in healthcare services and residential options to support the goal of living empowered, living better and becoming inspired by all the possibilities life presents as we all age.

MEMORY CARE OPTIONS

Our extensive memory care offerings include three warm and welcoming memory carefocused assisted living communities – Helen’s Place at Stone Gardens and The Willensky Residence at Montefiore – both in Beachwood and The David and Freda Robinson Residence at The Weils in Chagrin Falls. Enjoy all of the amenities expected from premier, supportive and safe assisted living residences with added focus on maximizing strengths and minimizing challenges associated with memory loss.

Menorah Park Center 4 Brain Health® offers programs designed to exercise your brain and sharpen memory. Home Smart Memory Care makes lives more manageable by offering guidance and support to enable individuals with memory loss to live safely in their own residence as long as possible.

OUR ACTIVE RESIDENCES

Find the warmth, caring and friendliness typical of a thriving neighborhood, whether you choose R.H. Myers Apartments for independent catered living or, Stone Gardens, The Weils or Wiggins Place where you will find supportive assisted living services and convenient amenities and a full complement of health and wellness services.

CONTINUUM OF CARE

Our extensive array of programs and services provide the assistance needed for individuals to live better no matter the circumstance. Opportunities include short-term post-hospital rehabilitation therapy, outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapies, home health services, adult day care*, long-term care and hospice care at all residences, in the community, and in Maltz Hospice House on the Beachwood campus.

THE MENORAH PARK FOUNDATION

The Menorah Park Foundation depends on individuals like you and others in the community to support the exceptional care and life-enriching programs and services we offer our residents daily. Visit MenorahPark.org to help us ensure Excellence in Caring® through your generous support.

*Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, some of our services remain suspended.

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Tonight’s Program Welcome to Shining Star CLE 2020 ..................................................................Monica Robins

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Shining Star CLE Finalists Meet our Finalists & Judges...............................................................................Monica Robins KeyBank Remarks ............................................................. Christopher M. Gorman, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of KeyCorp

Finalists Perform

Hannah Tramonte/Requiem

Introduced by Linda Olejko, Managing Director, Glenmede

Kate Liang/Dream

Introduced by Kevin S. Adelstein, CEO, Cleveland Jewish Publication Company

Jacob Canedy/If I Ain’t Got You

Introduced by Madelyn Wanke, 2017 First Place Winner

Video Introduction ...................................... Susi & Peter Meisel, Shining Star CLE co-chairs

Music Sparks Memories Finalists Perform

Elena Flauto/Georgia on My Mind

Introduced by Dan Zelman, Shining Star CLE Diamond Sponsor and Board Member

Ethan Peterson/For Forever

Introduced by Kristen Lyons, 2019 First Place Winner

Julia Mullin/She Used to Be Mine

Introduced by Lisa Michel, Vice President, Glenmede and Board Member

Livy Douglas/The Mad Hatter

Introduced by Adriana & Andy Randall, Shining Star CLE co-chairs

Video Introduction .............................Audrey & Kenny Koblitz, Shining Star CLE co-chairs

Our Spectacular Judges Finalists Perform

Kennedy “Pete” Smith/Listen

Introduced by Marcy Schwartz & Daniel Simon, Shining Star CLE co-chairs

Daniel Blum/The Impossible Dream

Introduced by Carmie & Todd Stein, Shining Star CLE co-chairs

Calista Zajac/Don’t Rain on My Parade

Introduced by Hannah Kulawiak, 2018 First Place Winner

Top Four Finalists Revealed ...............................................................................Monica Robins Video Introduction ..................................................................................................Monica Robins

“Celebrating the Singers” Naomi & Ed

Audience Voting (Have your cell phones handy) Special Musical Performance .................................... Telly Leung, Shining Star CLE Judge

The Greatest Love of All

WINNERS ANNOUNCED! Virtual Presentation of Check ...................Beth Rosenberg, Menorah Park Board Chair

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"Shoot for the stars, so if you fall you will land on a cloud."

- Kanye West

Congratulations to all of the Shining Star contestants.

The Mack Family

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About the Audition Process ê Round 1: Video Auditions

April 1-July 1, 2020 High school students from Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit counties were able to upload their video auditions to shiningstarcle.org, singing the song of their choosing.

They were given a three minute max and the choice to perform with piano accompaniment, personal instrument usage or a capella.

Judges then selected the Top 10 students to be recorded live in a professional video studio on August 9, for inclusion in the Shining Star CLE 2020 Virtual Finals Performance & Competition broadcast.

êRound 4: The Virtual Finals

A group of local music professionals reviewed and judged the online submissions and selected the students who advanced to the next round.

ê Round 2: “In-Person” Zoom Auditions

July 13 & 14, 2020 Approximately 80 students representing 63 schools across Northeast Ohio were invited to individual “Zoom” auditions and performed their song and were judged by a team of local music professionals.

ê Round 3: Zoom Semifinals

July 26, 2020 The 25 students who were selected to advance to the semifinals were divided into two groups and spent a half day in a virtual workshop with the artistic director, judges and the other contestants working on their songs from their own homes.

Performance & Competition

September 13, 2020 The Top 10 Finalists will perform virtually during a live-streamed broadcast, open to the public! A multi-piece band will accompany the students during their recorded solo performances. They will also perform in a portrait grid group number (“Brady Bunch” style).

Contestants will be judged by independent, accomplished, music professionals from all over the country who are qualified in a wide variety of musical genres including, but not limited to, pop, R&B, classical, jazz and musical theatre.

The top four students selected by the judges will perform a portion of their song once again. Audience members, in combination with the judges, will select the order of the winners electronically.

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Cong�at�lations to all of the finalists.

You are all Shining Stars in our eyes!

Ida & Ir�in Haber

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Host and Artistic Director MONICA ROBINS

CONNOR BOGART O’BRIEN

Menorah Park is thrilled to have WKYC as our broadcast media partner and Monica Robins, an Emmy-award-winning reporter, well known as one of Northeast Ohio’s most reliable sources for all health news, as host for the fourth year of tonight’s Shining Star CLE Virtual Finals Performance & Competition!

A native of Ashtabula, Connor grew up as a classical violinist before ultimately studying vocal performance/opera at the Eastman School of Music in New York. During his time at Eastman, he was accepted into the nationally ranked male acappella group, The University of Rochester Yellowjackets, (as seen on NBC’s The Sing Off ) as a featured soloist.

As Senior Health Correspondent, she has earned the respect of the region’s medical establishments, including The Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northern Ohio for fair, accurate and unbiased reporting.

Connor has been a soloist with the National Repertory Orchestra, New Haven Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Cleveland Pops Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and the Cleveland Orchestra. As a songwriter, several of his original songs have been featured on national television including ABC’s Days of Our Lives and MTV’s The Hills.

Monica has the ability to take even the most complicated medical procedure and make it understandable to viewers.

Her stories are often broadcast nationally at other NBC and TEGNA stations and her more than 25 Cleveland Clinic “Medical Miracle” specials have also aired internationally.

With more than 30 years of broadcast journalism experience, Monica has won seven Emmy awards and numerous first place Excellence in Journalism awards from the Ohio Press Club and The Associated Press. She has also been inducted into the Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Monica is the lead singer for two rock bands, including Monica Robins and the Whiskey Kings and the Ninja Cowboys.

Inside Out, the lead single from his first album, vaulted to the number one radio position in France. Two full-length albums followed, which led to performing as the opening act on more than 20 national tours including Jim Brickman, Huey Lewis and the News, Rick Springfield, Hall & Oates and Mariah Carey.

Connor can be heard singing and recording jingles for companies such as Hasbro Toys and American Greetings, as well as in more than 32 countries worldwide as a headlining act on Princess, Holland America, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean cruise lines.

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We are so proud to be CO-CHAIRS for Shining Star CLE! We welcome our fabulous Artistic Director, Connor O'Brien.

All the best to all of us!

Audrey & Kenny Koblitz

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A Note from the Artistic Director

This seems to be a year of firsts. The first time in many of our lifetimes where everything seems to have changed. The first time that I haven’t been onstage in months, and the first time so many performers, young and old have not been able to express their craft and passion for what they do.

It is also a first for my introduction as Artistic Director of Shining Star CLE, and what a year to start a new job in the arts! But in taking over this position, and joining so much of the team here on the show, as well as at Montefiore/Menorah Park, I quickly realized that one of these firsts was a gift.

This is the very first virtual performance of Shining Star CLE, and what a show it is! In preparing every piece of this presentation, I have come to realize how proud I am to be a part of this first. This determined, and solemn decision that nothing will stop these young voices from being heard. That no matter the difficulties, their spirit would not be silenced, and no matter the obstacles, our dedication to funding memory care for those who need it most will not stop.

Indeed, “the show must go on.”

And so, after months of video submissions, virtual auditions live over the internet, coaching our incredible semifinalists in kitchens and living rooms, and watching these remarkable students navigate through hurdle after hurdle, we welcome you to the show.

Ten astonishing performers, ready to show you exactly what it means to be a first. And for that, I am so thankful to be a part of it.

Enjoy the show!

Connor Bogart O’Brien Artistic Director, Shining Star CLE 2020

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Mazel Tov Park, h a r o n e M & Montefiore ovide r p o t s e c r o f joining e for r a c r io n e s t s the be y! it n u m m o c r u o Congrat ulations to all our F inalists!

You are Shining all Stars!!

Marcy Schwartz and Dan Simon

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Hats off t o all the fin alists!

Mazal tov to the co-chairs and Menorah Park & Montefiore on a terrific event!

Penni & Steve Weinberg PLATINUM

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We appreciate their efforts and applaud the commitment of Marcy Schwartz & Dan Simon and Carmie & Todd Stein, as well as the dedication and successes of the rest of the co-chairs and committee!

Jodi & Joel Adelman

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Meet the Finalists

DANIEL BLUM

Mayfield High School The Impossible Dream from Man of La Mancha

ê Daniel is in his junior year at Mayfield High School and also attends the Academy for the Performing Arts in Chagrin Falls. His favorite roles include Billy Flynn in Chicago and Donkey in Shrek - both at Mayfield High School and Roger in A New Brain at Hathaway Brown Theater Institute. He was an award nominee for best actor as Donkey in Shrek.

Local gigs include performing at Nighttown in Cleveland Heights and The Rustic Grill at StoneWater in Highland Heights. Hobbies include playing guitar, fishing, snorkeling, skiing, hanging out with friends and sleeping!

His ultimate goal is to be on Broadway starring as Javert in Les Miserables.

He gives his sincere gratitude to his many teachers - especially to Cynthia, Debi, Julie, Larry, Dan, Brian and Dennis.

Special thanks to mom, dad and Matthew for all their love and endless support.

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JACOB CANEDY Buckeye Senior High School If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys

ê I am a multi-instrumentalist and singer who is a senior at Buckeye High School in Medina. Music has always been a passion of mine. As a result, I have enjoyed performing in many different places, from singing at Carnegie Hall with an Honors Choir and performing in musicals to volunteering to sing at senior communities during the holidays.

I also enjoy producing and writing my own music. It is very meaningful to me when I can connect with others through music. I am very excited to share my love of music and am honored to have the opportunity to participate in Shining Star CLE. I thank my vocal coach, Kimberly States, and the vocal music director at Buckeye, Pam Haberkorn, for always pushing me to improve and for further developing my love for music.

Most importantly, I thank my parents for always supporting me and believing in my potential.

Meet the Finalists

LIVY DOUGLAS

Medina High School The Mad Hatter from Wonderland the Musical

ê Livy is so excited and grateful to be a part of this amazing program. She is fourteen years old and a freshman at Medina High School. Livy loves singing and performing, and her favorite role she has played was Wednesday in The Addams Family at Near West Theatre.

She also loves to write and participated in Power of The Pen competition last year at her school. She’s been playing softball and soccer for seven years. Livy would like to thank everyone involved in Shining Star CLE for giving her this amazing experience with special thanks to Emily Ortolano and Ryan Bergeron for being her voice teachers, and her family for always supporting her. She’d like to wish everyone the best of luck, although they are so talented and she doesn’t think they’ll need it.

ELENA FLAUTO

Hathaway Brown School Georgia on My Mind by Ray Charles

ê Elena is a 17-year-old senior and awardwinning singer/songwriter from Akron.

She is an ambassador of Songbook Academy, with only 40 high school students chosen nationwide to study under five-time Grammy-nominated Michael Feinstein. Elena was a winner at Live Nation’s 2019 High School Rock-Off. She was second-runner-up at Shining Star CLE 2019. Her songs have aired on Cleveland radio and she has been invited to perform at the Tri-C Jazz Festival and Edgewater Live.

Elena has been a soloist with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and the Akron Symphony Orchestra. She has performed national anthems at professional sporting events, most recently at the 2019 NFL Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony.

Elena has also sung at iconic venues in Cleveland such as Nighttown, The Grog Shop, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

This summer, Elena was in the studio recording her first album. She has studied online at Berklee College of Music.

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KATE LIANG Aurora High School Dream by Bishop Briggs

ê Kate is a sophomore and has enjoyed singing since a very young age. She is currently enrolled at the Aurora School of Music and is singing in the Chamber Choir this year at Aurora High School.

Kate’s earliest memory of music is listening to the Annie soundtrack, as well as being introduced to Joan Jett and the Black Hearts by her parents. It created an odd combination of musical interests.

She has played key roles in musicals, both in school and in local theatre productions. Kate was featured in such musicals as Once on This Island, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, The Little Mermaid and Shrek. She would especially like to thank her voice teacher Hannah Flower, her piano teacher Will Hamilton, and the owner of the Aurora School of Music, Vera Holczer. She would also like to thank her brother and her parents…for making her go to lessons!

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JULIA MULLIN

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School She Used to Be Mine from Waitress the Musical

ê Julia is senior at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and has been singing since she can remember. She has found a love for musical theater and voice and hopes to continue her passion in college. Julia’s most significant accomplishments are receiving superior ratings at the OMEA competitions and lead roles in many musicals and productions in school and community theaters. Her most memorable stage moments include Jekyll & Hyde at St. Vincent-St. Mary playing Lucy Harris and Aida at All City Musical playing Emneris.

Julia would like to thank her amazing vocal coach Sue Wallin, her drama and vocal teachers Mr. Neary and Mrs. Arbaugh and especially her parents. She would also like to thank Artistic Director Connor O’Brien and the entire team at Shining Star CLE for giving her this opportunity! She wants to congratulate all the contestants and wish them the best in their journey.

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ETHAN PETERSON Chardon High School For Forever from Dear Evan Hansen

ê Ethan is a senior and his love for music and performing arts began at the young age of five when he was tossed in a musical theater summer camp and he hasn’t stopped since! Ethan is involved in his high school´s drama department, Chamber Choir, Honors Choir, Chorale, Cleveland Orchestra Youth Honors Choir at Severance Hall and Free Harmony Show Choir.

He participates in voice lessons and workshops and is constantly auditioning, watching and performing in Community Theater. Ethan´s favorite theater credits include: Jack Kelly in Newsies, Henry in Next To Normal, Sam Carmichael in Mamma Mia, Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde, Doody in Grease, Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Arpad Laszlo in She Loves Me and was a soloist in Daniel Ruffing´s concert He’s Lost His Marbles.

Ethan plans to pursue a BFA in musical theater. He thanks Mr. Streiff, Mrs. Gittins, his siblings, grandparents and his mom and dad!

KENNEDY “PETE” SMITH Andrews Osborne Academy Listen from Dreamgirls

ê Kennedy “Pete” is 16-years-old and a junior at Andrews Osborne Academy where she is also an honors student. Pete participates in choir/glee club, theater and plays tennis, basketball and softball where you can catch her singing the national anthem.

Her love of musical theater began when she saw her first Broadway show at 14.

She immediately signed up for voice/ acting classes and tried out for every show, at first landing only ensemble and small supporting roles. She got her first leading role as Corie in Barefoot in the Park and was awarded the Thespian of the Year award. She is thankful for the support of family, friends and her AOA community including the music/theater director Darryl Lewis.

She wants to thank her vocal coach Anastasia Svyatlovskaya of Celebrity School of Music. She is so excited for this opportunity to have her voice be heard and thrilled to be part of Shining Star CLE 2020!

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HANNAH TRAMONTE Highland High School Requiem from Dear Evan Hansen

ê Hannah is a sophomore and has been singing, performing and involved in musical heater since third grade. She recently finished as one of the top three finalists in Broadway World’s Next on Stage - a national musical theatre competition. Competition judge and Broadway veteran, Jackie Burns, commented: “She has that mix that you would kill for.”

Hannah has repeatedly been named a finalist in the Hal Leonard national vocal competition in both the musical theater and art song categories. Some of her most memorable theater performances include the title roles in both Matilda and Annie.

Hannah has also performed the national anthem for the Cleveland Indians and Akron Rubber Ducks. Hannah would like to thank Denise Milner Howell and Helen Welch for helping her become the vocalist and performer she is today. She would also like to thank Artistic Director Connor O’Brien, Shining Star CLE and Montefiore/ Menorah Park for this amazing experience!

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CALISTA ZAJAC

Magnificat High School Don’t Rain On My Parade from Funny Girl

ê Calista is a sophomore and is truly honored to be a part of Shining Star CLE 2020. She has been performing since she was seven and has been studying vocally since the age of nine.

Some of her favorite roles include Young Cosette in Les Miserables at Great Lakes Theater, Tina in Ruthless at Beck Center for the Arts, Iris in The Nether, Sophia in Dance Nation at Dobama Theatre and Winnie in Tuck Everlasting at French Creek Theatre. She has performed at Broadway Kidz Backwards and Godspell in Concert at 54 Below in NYC. She attended the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta with Broadway Bound Kidz and won “Outstanding Female Performer.” Calista is grateful to her friends, family, and teachers for their constant love and support. She would also like to give a special thank you to Montefiore/Menorah Park for their dedication to the community and everyone involved in Shining Star CLE for making this experience possible.

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Menorah Park Board of Trustees ê 2020-2021 Officers

Beth Rosenberg, Chair Greg Marcus, Vice Chair Marc Alan Silverstein, Vice Chair Cathy Stamler, Vice Chair Judy Willensky, Vice Chair

êTrustees Alec Berezin*

Patti Berns* Marilyn Bilsky* Alan Blumenthal Ken Bravo* Howard J. Danzinger* Jeffrey Davis** Howard Epstein* Adrienne Goldberg

Idelle Wolf, Vice Chair Harry Singer, Treasurer Adam Wieder, Associate Treasurer Neil Tramer, Secretary Peter Meisel, Immediate Past Chair

Evan Hirsh Susan Hurwitz** Ira Kaplan* Judy Kaufman* Noreen KoppelmanGoldstein Robert Kwait* Keith Libman* Bill Lieberman* Larry Mack**

Joel Marx Lisa Michel Rick Rivitz Enid Rosenberg* Marcy Schwartz Michael Shames* Dan Zelman Scott Zimmerman ** Honorary * Life Trustee

Foundation Board of Trustees ê 2020-2021 Officers

Rick Rivitz, Chair Don Scherzer, Vice Chair Joel Fox, Chief Development Officer

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Ellen Chernikoff Ken Cohen Jeffrey Davis Marti Davis Reuven Dessler Sharon Epstein Allan Felber Barry Feldman Mitchell Frankel Earl Franklin

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Robert Fuerst Ira Goffman Phil Goldberg Brent Grover Becky Heller Andy Hoffmann Susan Hurwitz Lisa Immerman Alan Jaffa Terri Kline Bob Kwait Bill Lieberman Larry Mack Ken Marblestone Martin Marcus Peter Meisel David Millet David Nagusky Marjorie Newman Michael Peterman

Scott Polster Andrew Randall Beth Rosenberg David Saltzman Elliott Schlang Harvey Scholnick Dennis Schwartz Eileen Sill Edwin Singer Steve Soclof Todd Stein Margo Vinney Judy Weiss Steve Wiesenberger Danielle Wild Steve Willensky John Wolf Brian Young

Honorary and Life Trustees Marilyn Adelstein Marilyn Bedol Nora Krasney Berman Barry Chesler James Chessin Kenneth Cohen Bonnie Cole Bruce Cweiber Mark Doris Jackie Elsner Donald Freedheim Nancy Glick Gerry Goldberg Sally Good Sidney Good Lois Goodman Harley Gross Brent Grover Becky Heller Harlan Hertz Mary Ann Hexter Robert Hexter

Kenneth Hochman Jack Jaffe Lawrence Kadis Terri Kline Jeffrey Korach Audrey Kursman Jordan R. Lefko Robert Lustig Marvin Manes Martin Marcus Ruth Mayers David P. Miller Loren Mintz Amy Morgenstern David Nagusky Marjorie Newman David Orlean Terry Ozan Michael Peterman Amy Rogat Betty Rosskamm Dennis Roth

Gordon Safran Alice Sayre Harvey Scholnick Leonard Senkfor Harvey Siegel Eileen Sill Edwin Z. Singer Naomi Singer Ivan Soclof Steven D. Soclof Daniel Steiger David Strauss Philip Wasserstrom Judith Weiss Sally Wertheim Stanley Wertheim Steve Wiesenberger Jonathon Wise Darrell Young

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Cameron Orlean, Chair Rafael Abraham Daniel Abramowitz Samantha Doris Benjamin Golsky Rebecca Golsky Aaron Gross Andy Isaacs Adam Jacobs

Melissa Joseph Jonathan Leebow Dayna Orlean Abbie Pappas Cole Pesses Jeremy Rosen Robert Rosen Marty Shankle Norman Volsky Adam Young

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Meet the Judges JIM BRICKMAN

American Songwriter and Pianist

Jim Brickman’s distinctive piano style and captivating live performances have revolutionized the popularity of instrumental music, making him a driving force behind modern American music. The hit-making songwriter is the best-selling solo pianist of our time, earning 22 Number One albums and 32 Top 20 Radio Singles. He’s garnered two Grammy nominations; Gospel Music’s Dove Award, two SESAC Songwriter of the Year Awards and is a member of Pandora’s “2 Billion Songs” Club. Born in Cleveland, Ohio Brickman is one of pop-music’s most fascinating success stories. He jumped from a career as a jingle writer of famous tunes for advertising, to reviving the romantic standard of the popular song. His first album release was 1995’s “No Words,” and he’s gone on to sell ten million albums worldwide. Brickman’s captivating live experiences span 25 years, with eclectic performances from the Troubadour, Grand Ole Opry and Carnegie Hall to thousands of sold-out concerts throughout the world. His star-studded vocal collaborations have featured artists like, Martina McBride, Carly Simon, Lady Antebellum, Herb Alpert, Michael Bolton, Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton-John, Johnny Mathis and Kenny Loggins. He’s written three best-selling books, starred in four TV concert specials, and is in the 23rd season of hosting the popular syndicated radio show: “The Jim Brickman Show.” Most recently, Jim released his 25th Anniversary Album where Brickman Sings Brickman and Soothe Christmas.

“I write music to be shared — to soothe, to inspire, to celebrate, to love. To me, music is the pure and simple soundtrack to life’s most memorable moments.”

RASHAD V. CHAMBERS

Founder and President of Esquire Entertainment

Rashad V. Chambers is a Tony-award nominated producer, talent manager and lawyer. His notable producing credits include the Broadway productions American Son, Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, Betrayal and The Inheritance as well as It Happened In Key West (London). Rashad’s first feature film, True to the Heart, won four awards at the Long Island International Film Expo and was an official selection at the Big Apple Film Festival.

Additionally, his short film, Hunger, was an official selection at the Urban World Film Festival and Latino Film Market Festival. Rashad attended Morehouse College where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration.

He also earned his JD and MBA degrees from The Ohio State University. A licensed attorney in New York and Connecticut, Rashad is the Founder and President of Esquire Entertainment. www.esquireentertainment.com.

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Meet the Judges TELLY LEUNG

American Actor, Singer and Songwriter Telly was born and raised in New York City. He grew up in a traditional Chinese home in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

He is a proud alumnus of New York’s prestigious math & science specialized high school, Stuyvesant High School.

After Stuyvesant, Telly was admitted to Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama (CMU), where he received most of his formal training in acting, singing, and dance.

Telly performed in the Chicago company of Wicked, collaborating with fellow CMU-alum, Stephen Schwartz.

Other Broadway credits include Rent – including his film debut in Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway.

After Rent ended its Broadway run, Telly went on an international tour with Rent: The Broadway Tour. In 2011, Telly starred in the Broadway revival of Godspell. In 2016, he starred in In Transit, Broadway’s first a cappella musical. In 2017, Telly began his star turn as the title character in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway where he played the role for two years. Telly has performed live all over the world. Notable venues include Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Hollywood Bowl, The Shakespeare Theater (DC) and Ford’s Theater (DC).

Telly has appeared on television including on Glee - as Wes of the Dalton Academy Warblers.

TRISHA O’BRIEN

Contemporary Jazz Singer Trisha O’Brien, a native Clevelander, is a jazz singer who has performed in Cleveland, as well as New York, Palm Beach, Chicago, Paris and Amsterdam.

Locally, she sang for years at Nighttown, Club Isabella, the Cleveland Play House Club and courtyard concerts at the Cleveland Museum of Art. She performed at the Royal Room at the Colony Hotel and Club Colette in Palm Beach as well as Feinstein’s at the Regency, Joe’s Pub, and Theater for the New City, among others in New York. Her most recent CD “Out of a Dream” is composed of jazz standards from the Great American Songbook.

Trisha continues to promote hope and healing through her music and has performed at numerous charitable events. Cleveland’s Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital honored her by naming the performance area for music therapy and other entertainment for children, The Trisha O’Brien Pavilion. Trisha now resides in Palm Beach, Florida, and New York City.

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Meet the Judges CARL TOPILOW

Artistic Director and Conductor, Cleveland Pops Orchestra This year Carl Topilow will be celebrating his 25th season as Music Director and Founding Conductor of Cleveland Pops Orchestra. His eclectic programs, including the music of Broadway, Hollywood, jazz, rock, and light classics, have been critically acclaimed by audiences and critics alike. Topilow enjoys a dual career as both conductor and clarinetist, usually finding an occasion to perform a selection with the Pops on one of his brightly colored clarinets.

Carl is also Conductor of the National Repertory Orchestra, a summer festival in Breckenridge, Colorado and the Firelands Symphony Orchestra, based in Sandusky, OH. He has served as principal pops conductor of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Mansfield Symphony Orchestra.

Topilow has performed as guest conductor with 122 different orchestras in 37 states and 12 foreign countries.

He has traveled to the Charlotte Symphony, Florida Lakes Symphony, Ohio Valley Symphony, and the Toledo Symphony.

Recently named Faculty Emeritus after 37 years as Conductor and Director of the Orchestral Program at the Cleveland Institute of Music, Topilow continues as principal instructor of the master’s program in orchestral conducting.

Topilow’s wife Shirley is the President and CEO of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra. Their daughter Jenny is a violinist with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Their daughter Emily is a recent graduate of Bowling Green State University, where she majored in psychology, minored in marketing, and played in the BGSU Symphony Orchestra.

GINA VERNACI

President and CEO of Playhouse Square Gina Vernaci is responsible for all operations of the not-forprofit performing arts center, including more than 1,000 annual performances (in a non-pandemic year) with gross sales of $48 million, and supervising a staff of more than 200 and volunteer corps of 2000.

Vernaci arrived at Playhouse Square as an intern in 1984 and quickly became an integral part of the movement to save the theater district. As Playhouse Square grew, she assumed responsibility for programming, where she streamlined operations and instituted a Department of Education.

Promotions followed swiftly in the ensuing two decades: she was named Vice President of Theatricals, then Senior Vice President of Operations, then Executive Producer.

With a Master’s degree in Urban Studies from CSU, Vernaci understands what it takes to make a city thrive, and has led initiatives to position Playhouse Square as the region’s premier cultural and entertainment destination and the country’s largest performing arts center outside of New York City.

Vernaci is Road Vice Chair of the Broadway League and sits on the League’s Board of Governors, Executive and Legislative Committees. Vernaci is held in high esteem by her national and international colleagues, with her extensive knowledge and passionate drive for the industry.

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Behind the Scenes

A special thank you to Connor and his team!

PRODUCTION TEAM Connor Bogart O’Brien - Artistic Director Megan Mingus - Stage Manager Allan Licht - Audition / Semifinal Judge Miranda Dolson - Audition / Semifinal Judge Michael Murray - Audio Production / Engineer

BAND Rachel Woods - Music Director / Piano Tim Keo - Bass Justin Hart - Drums / Percussion Jesse Fishman - Guitar Victor Beyens - Violin Maria Park - Violin

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Special Thanks

Thank you to our remarkable friends, sponsors, donors, patrons and “attendees” – we appreciate your generous support and belief in Shining Star CLE 2020!

A special thank you to our 2020 Honorary Co-Chairs, Naomi & Edwin Z. Singer!

Kudos for stepping up to the occasion and reaching the STARS in such unusual circumstances, to our 2020 Co-Chairs, Audrey & Kenny Koblitz, Susi & Peter Meisel, Adriana & Andrew Randall, Marcy Schwartz & Daniel Simon and Carmie & Todd Stein!

A bunch of gratitude to our previous First Place Winners for always making themselves available and truly being OUR Shining Stars, Hannah Kulawiak, Kristen Lyons and Madelyn Wanke.

Shout out to our wonderful partners!

WKYC- TV3, Micki Byrnes, President and General Manager and Monica Robins, Senior Health Correspondent For being our broadcast media sponsor and host for the evening.

Cleveland Pops Orchestra For providing the opportunity for the first place winner to perform with the Pops at Severance Hall as well as inviting our Finalists to rehearsals and meet with guest performers BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) For the opportunity for the Finalists to be coached in songwriting Cleveland Jewish Publication Company – Cleveland Jewish News For being our print media sponsor Much appreciation to Abbe Levin, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, for donating ultra- HD multimode USB microphones to each of the Finalists, Jake Kups for creating our 2019 highlight video, Roger Wolfson, Eveready Printing, Steve Hacker, Steven Hacker Films, Stevie James and Andrew Spirk, Clockwork 9, Mo Ali and Eric Viele, Lime Lights Entertainment and Sandra Graubard, Spiral Studios.

Cheers to Menorah Park and Montefiore’s dedicated team, who made this extraordinary evening just that!

James Newbrough, President and CEO Joel Fox, Chief Development Officer Jane Furth, Director of Annual Campaign and Outreach Glenda Gamble, Foundation Office Manager Renee Greller, Director of Planned Giving and Special Events Lynn Bercu Krumholtz, Major Gifts Officer Susan Lieberman, Shining Star CLE, Marketing and Public Relations Denise Pease, Development Coordinator Debbie Rothschild, Foundation Vice-President Beth Silver, Director of Public Relations and Marketing Seth Vilensky, Vice President of Business Development and Community Health

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-Peter Pan

Carol & Michael Weiss

Margo Vinney and Jeffrey Chaitoff wish the best of luck to all of the Shining Star CLE contestants.

Congratulations and keep on singing!

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Judge Dan A. Polster Chair, Board of Directors

Mitchell Balk President

Shining Stars You’re All Winners!

Congratulations

We are proud to support Menorah Park’s and Montefiore’s commitment to excellence.

And we congratulate this evening’s Shining Stars.

The Gottlieb Family SILVER

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for their continuous community involvement and on Ed’s special birthday!

nd James & Associates, Inc., Member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC

Gail & Elliott Schlang

Congratulations to each and every Shining Star CLE participant!

Mary Ann & Gary Shamis

Congratulations!

Wishing all you “shining stars” a “shining future” and respect and appreciation to Montefiore & Menorah Park for all you have done and continue to do.

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Ellen and Mark Levine

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE CONTESTANTS� JACKIE AND FRED ROTHSTEIN

Congratulations to Audrey & Kenny Koblitz, they are Shining Stars!

Sheila and Sandy Fox

Congratulations Carmie & Todd and to all of the Shining Stars!

Jill & Brad Helfman SILVER

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CONGR ATULATIONS TO MENORAH PARK & MONTEFIORE ON THIS SPECIAL EVENT AND FOR SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY! CATHY & JONATHAN STAMLER

and Kerry & Daryl Kertesz congratulate all of tonight’s Shining Stars on your incredible performances!

Shining Stars Your voices are heard Helping those in need Enid & David Rosenberg Congratulations to all of the 2020 Shining Stars.

Another great year!

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Thanks, Carol Paull and Bonnie Marks

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We happily join the song for the Singers and the “marriage” of Menorah Park and Montefiore!

Joanie and Rick Rivitz

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Congratulations to Menorah Park & Montefiore on this 2020 Shining Star CLE event.

We appreciate all you do for our community.

Eleanore & Bob Risman

Eastgate is a proud sponsor Eastgate is a proud sponsor of Shining Star CLE. of Shining Star CLE.

Joel Richman

Beth & Joel Richman and all of us at NFP wish all of tonight’s Shining Stars success!

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Congratulations to this year’s Shining Stars!

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Huntington is proud to support Hannah Tramonte for qualifying as a Shining Star Top 10 finalist.

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Congratulations to all the Shining Star CLE contestants!

And congratulations to the Shining Star CLE co-chairs on a successful event!

Shari & Michael Perlmuter

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We are honored to be able to support the staff at Montefiore and Menorah Park who care for those in need!

Congrats to all the Shining Stars!

CARRIE AND BRAD MARTIN

Best wishes on continued success!

Carol & Marvin Lader

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Best wishes to all tonight, Ronald Rosenfeld In appreciation of the Shining Stars’ talent and inspiration!

Amy and Marc Morgenstern

Congratulations and good luck to the Shining Star CLE nalists. t is an honor to be a ong this elite group.

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Congratulations to all those who have contributed to making Shining Star CLE the success it is today.

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Congratulations to the Shining Star CLE finalists – You really Rocked!

Beth & Frank Rosenberg WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT MONTEFIORE AND MENORAH PARK’S SHINING STAR CLE 2020.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FINALISTS! SALLY & STANLEY WERTHEIM

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We are thrilled to support Menorah Park & Montefiore and all of the Shining Star CLE finalists!

Fran & Jules Belkin NFP IS PROUD TO SUPPORT SHINING STAR CLE. Congratulations to the incredible competitors!

Let us put the spotlight on meaningful benefits at your organization.

Reach out to Kevin Lurie at kevin.lurie@nfp.com or 216.410.6751.

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We congratulate all Shining Star CLE contestants.

May your brightness shine forever!

Terry & Shelly Adelman

Make the mark.

Plante Moran is proud to support Shining Star CLE! Patrick McCormick patrick.mccormick@plantemoran.com plantemoran.com

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Congratulations, Shining Stars!

Susan and Robert Hurwitz:

You inspire us through the work you do with Menorah Park and Montefiore and throughout the community. You are our "shining stars!"

we love you, Hallie, Greg, Reed, Joey & Maggie Abrams Eric, Deb, Cameron, Jackson Skylar & Everley Hurwitz

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Congratulations to our Mom & Dad (Granny & Pop-Pop to our kids) for being Co-Chairs of Shining Star CLE. We think you are Shining Stars as well!

We love you both!

Melissa & Scott Berman Stacy & Kevin Chernett Melissa & Jeff Koblitz Sally & Alan Koblitz Karen & Richard Koblitz

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We appreciate the incredible job done by artistic director Connor O’Brien.

You are the best!

The Values-in-Action Team

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We are so proud of you!!

Keep shining bright and reaching for the stars!!

Love, Mom, Dad, Hailey, and Emma

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Born to Sing, Raised to Shine!

Congratulations Daniel, we are so very proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Matthew

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In honor of our good friends Naomi and Ed Singer

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Congrats to the finalists and to your ‘shining’ future.

Audrey & Kenny Koblitz Susi & Peter Meisel Adriana & Andrew Randall Marcy Schwartz & Daniel Simon Carmie & Todd Stein

Congratulations on your extraordinary leadership in the community as well as your steadfast support for Montefiore and Menorah Park.

Shelley & Greg Marcus

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Congratulations to all the contestants!

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WE SALUTE Naomi & Ed Singer

along with the 2020 Shining Stars!

Barbara & Michael Peterman

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Shining Star CLE 2020 Brad Harte Senior Vice President – Investment Officer Direct: 216-378-2733

Arthur A. Weisman, CFP® Managing Director – Investments Private Wealth Financial Advisor Direct: 216-378-2743

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We are so proud of your hard work & passion!

Best wishes Julia!!

We love you Dad, Mom & Jack

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Congratulations Menorah Park & Montefiore, Daniel Blum, and all the Shining Star CLE finalists!

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Aurora School of Music could not be more proud of you Kate!

Top 10 YOU DID IT! phone: 844.MUSIC.11 | www.AuroraSchoolofMusic.com

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If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It. -Walt Disney Congratulations on making your dreams a reality.

Nancy & Jim Blazar

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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST OF LUCK TO ALL THE SHINING STARS! Jonathan Berns Patti Berns Edward Schwartz

WHERE GREAT TALENT

MEETS GREAT CARE Good luck to the talented contestants who help bridge music, memories and those with dementia.

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Beachwood Buzz Supports Shining Star CLE and Congratulates all Finalists!

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Congratulations to all the Shining Stars!

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CONGRATULATIONS CARMIE & TODD STEIN

Co Chairs Shining Star CLE 2020

Steve and Julie Deutch and Family

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To Shining Star CLE - doing great work for our seniors.

And to Carmie and Todd – true shining stars in our community!

Myrna and Rick Diamond

Congratulations!

Ke e p o n s h in in g!

Congratulations to all of tonight's Shining Stars!

Lorie Gelb & Mark Silverman

Thank you to the wonderful team at the Willensky Residence for the love and care you provide my mom!

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Best wishes to all of the contestants and Mazel Tov Carmie & Todd on the success of the event!

Susan & David Goldstein Keeping seniors connected to the people and experiences that matter to them.

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To all of the finalists: Don’t be afraid of anything.

Break a leg.

Kristen Lyons 2019 Shining Star Winner

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Jacob - Congratulations!

You are my son, my moon, and always my Shining Star!

So proud of you, Love Mom

Congratulations Kate!

We are so proud of you!

Thank you for bringing music, joy, and humor into our lives! Stay strong!

Love always, Mom, Dad, and Joseph

We Love You, Liv!!

Spill Over!

Mom, Dad, Zoe & Laur

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You are and always will be our Shining Star!

Break a leg Calista, we are so proud of you!

Love Mom, Dad and Preston

Break a leg Cali Rose!

Love you to the moon and back!

Love, Grandma

Congratulations Naomi & Ed Singer on your long-standing support of Menorah Park & Montefiore!

Liz and Tom Rudibaugh

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Congratulations to the Top 10 Finalists and everyone at Shining Star CLE! Helene and Larry Schneider

My Dearest Pete, We are beyond proud of you for always being yourself and giving your all.

Keep reaching for the moon, even if you fall short you’ll land among the stars!

Love, Mommy, Grammy, Kendall, and Kristian

Congratulations Ethan!

We are so proud of you and love you so much!

You are definitely our Shining Star!

Love, Mom, Dad, Caden, Brooke, Ga-Ga, Grandpa, Nana & Papa!

to Naomi and Edwin Z. Singer on this great honor and to Montefiore, Menorah Park, and the event co-chairs on another terrific event.

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Congratulations!

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Congratulations Calista!

Good luck!

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Wishing Shining Stars all good things.

What a special event.

Gloria & Ian Abrams

Congratulations to Audrey & Kenny Koblitz!

Jackie & Don Bercu The Cleveland Pops Orchestra and Conductor, Carl Topilow, congratulate all of the talented Welcome! contestants and are proud to be part of this event!

We look forward to the winner’s performance at Severance Hall with the orchestra!

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Call for more information!

(216) 765-0600

Overbeke Driving School, a state licensed Driving School, provides driver’s education to students of all ages. We provide services to adults as well. Our main goal is to educate the students in safe driving practices while also helping them obtain their driver’s licenses.

Offering Virtual Zoom Classes

MAY ALL FINALISTS RISE AND SHINE.

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Sunday, May 2, 2021 Ursuline College Campus 2550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike • 44124

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Age isn’t chronological. It’s Personal.

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t Menorah Park, we think the age on your driver’s license is only a small part of who you are. It doesn’t tell the whole story. We believe you’re never too old to be young. That’s why we’re here: to help keep you dreaming, learning, living. To help you keep being you.

Menorah Park is dedicated to offering a wide variety of programs and support to meet each individual's needs . . . from therapy and brain health, to residential care and more.

MenorahPark.org • 216-831-6500 27100 Cedar Rd., Beachwood, Ohio 44122

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Menorah Park Foundation

Our team is here for you!

As staff of the Menorah Park Foundation we want to thank you for supporting Shining Star CLE 2020. Because of you, we can continually improve our services to those who struggle with memory and brain health issues. You make a dramatic difference in their lives.

There are many ways you can continue to support Menorah Park. You can designate your giving to any program, service or facility we offer; support our upcoming Annual Campaign; create an endowed fund to support Excellence in CaringÂŽ forever; or leave us a bequest from your estate someday. Reach out to us so we can help you achieve your desires.

Please call (216) 595-7324 or write us, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, while we are working from our homes. We are available to you anytime and look forward to hearing from you.

Again, our sincere thanks.

Joel Fox, Chief Development Officer jfox@menorahpark.org

Debbie Rothschild, Vice-President drothschild@menorahpark.org

Lynn Bercu Krumholz, Major Gifts Officer lkrumholz@menorahpark.org

Jane Furth, Director of Annual Campaign and Outreach jfurth@menorahpark.org

Renee Greller, Director of Planned Giving and Special Events rgreller@menorahpark.org

Glenda Gamble, Office Manager ggamble@menorahpark.org

Denise Pease, Development Coordinator dpease@menorahpark.org

“Live your truth.

Express your love.

Share your enthusiasm.

Take action towards your dreams.

Walk your talk.

Dance and sing to your music.

Embrace your blessings.

Make today worth remembering.�

- Steve Maraboli Congratulations to our finalists!

May you always hit the high notes.

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