PRESENTS
JFS
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April 18, 2012 BENEFITING
Jewish Family Service of the Desert
The art of performance draws our eyes to the stage
Our community's commitment to arts and culture says a lot about where we live. Theater brings us together from the moment the lights go down and the curtains come up. Michael Childers and JFS, we applaud this production.
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Platinum SPONSORS ANNETTE BLOCH HELENE GALEN BARBARA & JERRY KELLER HAROLD MATZNER gold SPONSORS joyce & Henry Freund Angie & Harvey Gerber David Lee & Mark Nichols Dorothy & Mel Lefkowitz Donna MacMillan Barbara & Mike Resmo
Palm Springs, CA
PRODUCER SPONSORS Mary & Jerome Angel Becky & Jack Benaroya Leslie & Gordon Diamond Suzanne & Larry Engman JoAnn McGrath Cydney & William Osterman
Myra & Maurice Paperny Linda & Manny Rider Gladys Rubenstein Faye & Herman Sarkowsky Arlene Schnitzer Thelma & Gilbert Schnitzer
DIRECTOR SPONSORS Barbara & Tim Arnstein
Elaine & Jerry Morgan
Audrey & Joe Bernstein
Cynthia & Morris Muscatel
Jean Carrus
Muriel Myerson
Jim Casey & Jason Altieri/ Integrated Wealth Management
Bette & Bill Pattis
John Conboy Nancy & Dennis Ditlove Nancy & Robert Fraiman Barbara & Bernie Fromm Diane & Hal Gershowitz Shelli Goodman Lola & Walter Green Lita Heller Anne Holland Joan Holland & Eli Glassman Dr. Tim Jochen & Lee Erwin Drs. Terri & Bart Ketover Cookie & Mike Miller
Mike & Bob Pollock Ann Ellen & Robert Rosen Phyllis & Gary Schahet Lois Schnitzer Sherry & Howard Schor Barbara & Richard Shapiro Thom & Councilwoman Iris Smotrich Sheila & Ira Stone Kimberly & Dr. David Tahernia Shelly & Ron Tamkin Judi & Peter Wasserman Freda & Judd Weinberg Lynn & Bob Zimmer
DESERT
April 18, 2012 On behalf of the Board of Directors of Jewish Family Service of the Desert (JFS), we welcome you to the fifth annual production of One Night Only, presented by the incomparable Michael Childers. We are truly humbled by the outpouring of support from the community for this event and for JFS. As the floodlights shine tonight on some of the brightest talents from Broadway and Hollywood, they also illuminate the critical services of JFS. Your contributions this evening are already making a difference in the lives of more than 2,000 men, women and children who depend on JFS for support. Local school children will receive counseling to succeed in school and homebound seniors can maintain their independence through supportive services. Your support tonight means that individuals and families have access to low cost mental health counseling, teens can receive substance abuse counseling, and seniors don’t have to wait in 100 degree heat for a bus ride to the doctor. This night would not have been possible without the efforts of some very special people: Annette Bloch, Helene Galen, Barbara Keller, Harold Matzner, Barbara Fromm, and Sherry Schor. Their vision, determination and leadership have been critical to the event’s remarkable success. Of course, thank you to Michael for creating this magical event for the past five years. We are extremely grateful to all the performers who have so unselfishly volunteered their time and their talents. Last, but certainly not least, to all the individuals who worked or volunteered behind the scenes, we offer our deepest appreciation and sincere gratitude.
Warmest regards,
DON LEVY
President Board of Directors
MICHELLE Anstadt
Executive Director
MICHAEL CHILDERS PRODUCER
Michael Childers has produced the hugely successful One Night Only in the desert since 2002. In that time, the enormously popular One Night Only has raised almost $2.5 million to benefit various desert charities. Since 2008, the event has been a benefit for Jewish Family Service of the Desert and has sold out the 1,100 seat McCallum Theatre each year. Previously, he produced Live at the Lensic, for three years in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as an HIV/AIDS charity benefit. In 1992, Michael started his philanthropic involvement with Project Angel Food, PAWS and AIDS Research Alliance. Michael has helped to raise more than $12 million for various charities. Michael is an active board member of the Palm Springs International Film Festival and a board member of the Palm Springs Art Museum. He is a world renowned photographer and has been the subject of three Lifetime Retrospectives at various museums, and featured in over 40 gallery exhibits. He is currently represented by Michael Lord Gallery in Palm Springs, CA. His work is exhibited in some of the major museums throughout America and England. In 2008, Michael was awarded a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Fame for his work in photography, movies and humanitarian causes. On March 27, 2012 Michael received the “Vision for the Future� award from Tools for Tomorrow. His exhibit, Author, Author is currently touring American libraries for the next three years. It depicts portraits of 100 great American writers and playwrights. He is a sought after lecturer throughout the U.S. and Europe and lectures on the Crystal and Regent Cruise lines.
Annette bloch HONORARY CO-CHAIR
Philanthropist. Arts patron. Cancer survivor. Annette Bloch is all of those. But family remains her life’s most important work. There now are four generations that include seven greatgrandchildren – a clan of 28 and counting. Born Annette Modell in Philadelphia, Annette moved to Kansas City, Missouri, when she married Richard A. Bloch, co-founder of H&R Block Inc. They raised their daughters in Kansas City. She has been active in cancer issues since Dick’s lung cancer diagnosis in 1978. Two years later, after his cure, they created the R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation and spent the next 24 years working tirelessly on behalf of cancer patients worldwide. When Dick died in 2004 of heart failure, they had been married for 58 years. Since then, Annette has presided over the foundation, whose national hotline (800-433-0464) and website (www.blochcancer.org) provide hope and information on what to do after being diagnosed. The foundation also has helped create 24 cancer survivor parks in the United States and Canada. A breast cancer diagnosis in 2008 made Annette’s cancer work even more personal. After her gifts to the breast imaging, blood and marrow transplant and radiation oncology programs at the University of Kansas Hospital, where she was treated, the hospital named the Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion and the Richard and Annette Bloch Radiation Oncology Pavilion. An earlier gift had established the hospital’s Richard and Annette Bloch Heart Rhythm Center. Rancho Mirage has been Annette’s second home since 1990, and she spends her winters there. She is on the board of trustees and is a major supporter of the Palm Springs Art Museum. She also is a staunch supporter of Desert AIDS Project, Jewish Family Service of the Desert, and the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Helene Galen HONORARY CO-CHAIR
Helene Galen was born Helene Caro, in England, and she moved with her family to Los Angeles in 1958. She met her husband, Lou Galen and they were married in 1975. They had 32 happy years of marriage until he passed away in 2007. Helene had an interesting career in California, working as an Executive at Frederick’s of Hollywood, where she worked both in their advertising department and retail chain. Taking her retail experience with her, she later became vice-president and comptroller for Continental Distributors, a retail jewelry chain. Helene served on the Board of Trans World Bank in Sherman Oaks, a bank founded by her husband. They bought their Tamarisk home in 1980 from Zeppo Marx, which has been a family residence for the past 30 years. Helene has also been a member of several other Boards of Trustees including Eisenhower Hospital and is currently on their Board of Governors. While serving on the Executive Committee of the board of Tamarisk Country Club, she wrote the unique history of the early days in Palm Springs. Helene serves on the Board of Trustees at the University of Southern California, and serves on the Board of Overseers for the Keck School of Medicine and the USC Hospital. She is a member of the Councilors of the Fine Arts School where she and her husband established the Helene & Louis Galen Ceramic Studio, and the Helene Galen Intermedia Lab. The Galen’s were the major contributors to enable the building of USC’s Galen Center, a Basketball Arena that opened in 2006. She is currently on the Board of Trustees of the Palm Springs Art Museum, the McCallum Theater, the International Film Festival and is now taking the helm of the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Board, as its president. Helene participated in its founding 26 years ago. Helene Galen has two daughters and three grandchildren.
Barbara Keller HONORARY CO-CHAIR
At the North Shore Community Arts Center in Great Neck, NY, Barbara Keller produced and directed plays, and served as trustee. By day, she ran a Manhattan film industry script supervisors labor union; by night, she taught playwriting and drama. Published writings include Film, Tape and TV: Where Do I Fit In? and Orgasmic Days In The South Of France, a guide to the Cote d’Azur, where Barbara and her husband, Jerry, owned a home for 18 years. At the Palm Springs Art Museum, Barbara is a Trustee and co-Executive Vice Chair with Harold Matzner. She is past president of the Museum Associates Council, chaired the Council’s committee, and chaired key fundraising events. Barbara has been a JFS trustee and an Honorary Chair of her gifted friend Michael Childers’ event, One Night Only, since 2008. She is the Anti-Defamation League’s Campaign Chair and on the Advisory Board of The Sunshine Circle, which pairs local Holocaust Survivors with teenagers. Barbara serves on the Board of Desert AIDS Project, for which she has co-chaired the Steve Chase Honorary Awards Gala four times with Jim Casey and is at work on 2013. She co-chairs Dinner At My Place with Steve Kaufer. Barbara and her husband, Jerry, a magazine publisher for 55 years, own Acqua Pazza California Bistro in Rancho Mirage and LULU, a Palm Springs bistro. Using Acqua Pazza and LULU to help charities is one of the greatest joys of ownership. Barbara and Jerry received the 2011 Rancho Mirage Distinguished Citizens of the Year Award. Barbara received the 2010 Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Outstanding Volunteer Award. In 2011, Barbara received the Cabot’s Pueblo Museum’s Portia Yerxa Philanthropy and Cultural Heritage Award, the JFS Vi Felix Award for Outstanding Service, and the Athena Award in Palm Springs. In 2012, she was honored with the Palm Springs Women in Film and Television’s Jackie Lee Houston Broken Glass Philanthropy Award and with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Fame.
Harold Matzner HONORARY CO-CHAIR
Entrepreneur, humanitarian, and philanthropist, Harold Matzner, has made his home in the desert for more than 30 years. The owner of Palm Spring’s popular Spencer’s Restaurant and CEO of a NY/NJ based branding, advertising and marketing company, Mr. Matzner is credited with revitalizing the Palm Springs International Film Festival and founding the successful business concept of targeted “shared mail”. He also rescued and revived the world-famous Palm Springs Tennis Club and turned its lunchroom into Spencer’s, one of the City’s hottest see-and-be-seen restaurants. Spencer’s is named after his beloved 110-pound Siberian Husky. Mr. Matzner is First Vice Chair of the Board of the McCallum Theatre and is Executive Vice Chair of the Palm Springs Art Museum, and has returned as Chairman of the Film Festival succeeding the late Earl Greenburg. Mr. Matzner has received many awards from the charities that he supports. He has been honored as “Angel of the Year” by Angel View Children’s Foundation and was also Desert Samaritan’s “Samaritan of the Year”. Mr. Matzner has been a benefactor to many other non-profits, both here and on the East coast. Among those local charities benefiting from his philanthropic efforts are the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center, Shelter from the Storm, AIDS Assistance Program, Desert Cancer Society, ACT for MS, Eisenhower Medical Center, Desert AIDS Project, Stroke Recovery Center, Temple Isaiah, Mizell Senior Center, Well in the Desert, FIND Food and Pegasus. Mr. Matzner’s star is located at the foot of his friend Sonny Bono’s statue in the heart of Palm Springs.
Barbara Fromm EVENT CO-CHAIR
Barbara Fromm has been the Event Co-Chair of Michael Childers’ production of One Night Only since 2008. Barbara and her husband of 55 years, Bernie, split their time between the communities of Palm Desert and Reading, Pennsylvania. Among the many things they share are a commitment and passion for philanthropy. Here in the desert, Barbara’s many charitable endeavors include serving on the Board of Directors of Jewish Family Service of the Desert, where she serves on the Executive Committee, co-chairs the annual Patron Party, and previously served as Vice President. She is actively involved with numerous fundraising activities with the Palm Springs Art Museum. In Pennsylvania, Barbara has served on the Women’s Board of the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, the Executive Board of the Jewish Federation of Reading, and the Board of Berks Women In Crisis, an organization committed to confronting domestic abuse issues. Her work with the Reading Hospital culminated in earning the position of Chair of the annual Garden Party for two successive years. The two day event hosts more than 2,000 guests and is one of the most prestigious events in the county. Barbara feels privileged to have worked with the brilliant and talented Michael Childers for the past five years. She is also grateful for the opportunity to work closely with her friends and co-chairs Sherry Schor, Annette Bloch, Helene Galen, Barbara Keller, and Harold Matzner in support of the critical work of Jewish Family Service of the Desert. Barbara and Bernie have instilled their charitable ethics to their three children and six grandchildren, who continue the family tradition of giving back to the communities in which they live. Barbara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in American History and Education from Albright College.
Sherry Schor EVENT CO-CHAIR
Sherry Schor believes that since her own life has been so fortunate, it is important to give back to the community. In each community that she has resided, she has strived to work to better the lives of those in need. Sherry is dedicated to the work of the Jewish Federation and has been affiliated with the local Federation offices in every place that she’s lived, including serving on the various Boards of Directors and social services committees. Sherry spent many years with the Peninsula Volunteers pioneering and maintaining an activity center for a senior citizens center in Menlo Park, California. She also was actively involved in fundraising for Menlo Park schools and furthering their enrichment programs. Sherry served on the Board of Directors of the Jewish Home for the Aged in San Francisco and as Vice President of Planned Parenthood of San Mateo County, where she has a room named in her honor. She served as a spokesperson for women’s issues in Menlo Park and helped raise funds for Stanford Hospital. Since her arrival in the desert, Sherry has been very involved in the local philanthropic community. She has served on the Board of Trustees of the Palm Springs Art Museum, Jewish Family Service of the Desert, the Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area, and the Anti-Defamation League. She has been Event Co-Chair of One Night Only since it became affiliated with JFS in 2008. Sherry and her husband Howard have been happily married for 54 years. Together they have four children and twelve grandchildren. Sherry feels truly blessed and happy to have the opportunity to enrich other lives.
ION CRED T C U D ITS O R P Michael Childers Producer
Director
Calvin Remsberg Musical Direction and signature Arrangements
Ron Abel EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Ken Katz STAGE MANAGER
Music Coordinator
Ronn Goswick
Wayne Abravanel
Co-Producer
Graphic Design
Co-Producer
Photography
Kitty Goff
Mari Abril
Jamie Holian
Lani Garfield
Event Manager
Administrative Manager
Elaine Goodman ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Jessica Amezcua
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Amber McGuire
Transportation Director
Mark Richard
Transportation Manager
Morgan Zupanski
Dominique Wulfekuhle
Public Relations
Special Effects
Kimberly Nichols
Artistry In Motion
GIFT BAGS
Tom Truhe Doug Donenfeld Sid Craig Hair & Make Up courtesy of J. Russell Salon
Jaime Lyn Scott Beaty Vince Cappa Joy Fields Lynnette Poole James Rodriguez Chip Tuvman*
*Exclusive use of MAC cosmetics
Calvin Remsberg DIRECTOR
Calvin Remsberg is an acclaimed director, actor, singer and vocal coach. He has directed many works for the stage, including The Adding Machine, The Way Of The World, Invitation To A March, A Clearing In The Woods, The Medium (with Glenn Close), The Crucible, A Member Of The Wedding, and the musicals Gypsy, Brigadoon, Once Upon A Mattress, and The Mikado. He directed the acclaimed 20th Anniversary production of Sweeney Todd at the Ahmanson Theater, starring Kelsey Grammer, Christine Baranski, and Neil Patrick Harris. He directed Educating Rita, Chapter Two, and Dracula (Hermosa Beach Playhouse), Triumph Of Love (Falcon Theater), and The Sound Of Music (Cabrillo Music Theater). Recently, he has directed the Los Angeles premieres of The Last Five Years, Parade, Street Scene, Drood, Aspects Of Love, and The Most Happy Fella. In 2009, he made his Lincoln Center debut directing Night And Day: The Words And Music Of Cole Porter starring Victoria Clark and David Hyde Pierce. He directed and co-produced the critically lauded American premiere of F*cking Men (Celebration Theatre). In a particularly busy last year, Calvin directed Sweeney Todd for Musical Theater West, Hello Dolly! for 3-D Theatricals, Into The Woods for Lucid by Proxy, and co-produced and directed the Los Angeles premiere of Glory Days. As a performer his stage credits include The Phantom Of The Opera, Sweeney Todd, Cats, Man of La Mancha, Oliver, and The Pirates Of Penzance, among others. His television credits include The Young And The Restless, Nurses, Sunday Dinner, Unhappily Ever After, General Hospital, Tracey Takes On..., Cheers, Frasier, and The X-Files, among others. Film credits include A River Made To Drown In, Pretty Woman, and Twilight Of The Golds, and the Oscar winning Shrek. In addition to all of this he maintains an active studio in private voice in Van Nuys, California, having Tony, Emmy, and Oscar winners among his students, including American Idol finalist Adam Lambert.
ROn ABEL MUSICAL DIRECTION AND SIGNATURE ARRANGEMENTS
Ron Abel is a multi-award winning composer, producer, arranger, orchestrator, conductor and musical director whose client list ranges from pop diva Taylor Dayne to opera diva and Kennedy Center Honoree, Jessye Norman. He can currently be seen on the new Fran Drescher TV Land television series, Happily Divorced playing himself. He recently produced and arranged albums for Deborah Gibson, Valarie Pettiford and Lucie Arnaz. In honor of the 50th Anniversary of West Side Story, Ron was commissioned to arrange and orchestrate a new symphonic composition of the score. It will premiere with the acclaimed Pasadena Pops Orchestra featuring both Ron as pianist, and drummer Richie Ramone of the Ramones as soloists. Ron was recently honored and named among the Great American Composers celebrated at the July 4th Rose Bowl Spectacular in Pasadena, California, where his song Until Now was the featured concert selection. Ron is currently composing the scores for two new Broadway-bound stage musicals with his long-time writing partner, Chuck Steffan. The first, Hazel, is the story of America’s most beloved maid, who first appeared in the pages of The Saturday Evening Post and on the Emmy-Award winning television comedy series. The other new musical by Abel and Steffan, Proudly Presenting Laurette, is planned for a reading this fall in New York and stars Tony-nominee Valarie Pettiford. The scope of Ron’s work includes film, television, Broadway, recording, live concerts, and special events. His film and television work includes Musical Direction and Original Music for the Emmy-Award winning I Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Special. He has composed, arranged, conducted and orchestrated for performers such as Michelle Pfeiffer, Kim Bassinger, Liza Minnelli, Marvin Hamlisch, and Bette Midler. Ron also served as music director, arranger and conductor for the gala opening ceremonies of the Ford Field, sponsored by Ford Motor Company, and starring Gladys Knight.
T H L A A I NK C E S SP Jewish Family Service of the Desert would like to thank some very special people who helped make this evening possible
Annette Bloch, Helene Galen, Barbara Keller, Harold Matzner, Barbara Fromm & Sherry Schor for their dedication, wisdom and leadership All of the amazing performers who are donating their time and talents this evening All of our generous sponsors, supporters, donors and advertisers David Lee & Mark Nichols for hosting a memorable cast party All of the many volunteers who worked tirelessly for the success of the event Ted Giatas, Mitch Gershenfeld, and their wonderful crew at the McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts The staff at Acqua Pazza California Bistro Bob Blackford J. Scott Driscoll Rod Hagan Therese Hayes Theresa Jewett Jerry Keller
Joey Lizotte & Artisan Events J. Russell Salon Sophia Perrone Willie Rhine Mario Rios
Arlene Rosenthal Julie Rosser Bob Reinhagen Reva Solomon and Tim Hanlon
LUCIE ARNAZ
BRADLEY BAKER
Lucille Ball was pregnant with Lucie when she made the pilot for I Love Lucy. Lucie’s first TV appearance was in the final half-hour episode of I Love Lucy. She played her mother’s daughter, Kim Carter, on Here’s Lucy eleven years later. Lucie’s successful career includes nightclub performances, television movies and series. Her television work includes Who Is The Black Dahlia?, Death Scream, The Mating Game, Who Gets the Friends, and two primetime series, The Lucie Arnaz Show and Sons and Daughters. On stage, she’s appeared in Cabaret, They’re Playing Our Song, and Seesaw.
Bradley Baker’s talents are enjoyed by a wide reaching audience. His theatrical performances include roles in Cats, Big River, Camelot, Grease, Paint Me Black, Phantom of the Opera, and Dream Girls. Bradley has travelled extensively, performing in more than 25 countries. He has been heard in numerous opera houses and concert halls. His opera roles include Essau in Israel, Manuel in Costaso, and Un Ballo in Maschera with the Los Angeles Music Center Opera. He performed in Dream Girls, Night Visitors and Porgy and Bess with the Honolulu and San Diego Symphonies.
Lucie has performed her own cabaret act in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. After the 1989 death of their mother, Lucie and her brother, Desi Jr., formed Desilu Too, a company created to manage the properties and legacy of their parents. Lucie and her husband, actor Laurence Luckinbill, own Arluck Entertainment. They are the executive producers of Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie, which featured a behind the scenes look at Lucy and Desi and won an Emmy for Best Informational Special in 1993.
Bradley had leading roles in The Glory of Christmas and The Glory of Easter at the Crystal Cathedral in Orange County. He attended the University of Southern California and the American Center for Musical Theater. In college, he performed in La Clemenza di Tito and Oedipus Rex for the Opera Department. Bradley can be heard as a soloist on the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s CD, An American Heritage of Spirituals, available on BWE Classic Recordings. Bradley’s solo CD’s include Not A Word, Christmaspirit and In This Field. They are available at www. silverpointproductions.com.
Brent barrett
Angel Blue
Brent Barrett is an internationally-renowned American tenor whose performances have spanned American theatre, musicals, symphonies, orchestras, opera houses, concert halls, television, and national and international tours. He studied musical theatre and earned his degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. His professional career began while still in school performing with the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera in Half a Sixpence, Camelot, Cabaret and Funny Girl. He went on to New York, appearing in numerous Broadway and off-Broadway productions including Portrait of Jennie, South Pacific, Phantom of the Opera, SILENCE! The Musical, Time of the Cuckoo, Grand Hotel, Annie Get Your Gun, Brigadoon, and Chicago (National Tour), for which he won a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award.
Internationally-successful soprano Angel Blue has a voice that is recognized for its shining and agile upper register, a “smoky” middle register, and beautiful timbre. Angel was recently honored to be part of the 17th Annual Verbier Festival in Verbier, Switzerland. In the 2008-2009 season, she made her debut with the San Francisco Opera Company as Clara in Porgy and Bess. She is a member of the Domingo-Thornton Young Artists of Los Angeles Opera and the Artistas de la Academia Placido Domingo del Palau de les Arts – an opera training program led by Rossini specialist Maestro Alberto Zedda in Valencia, Spain. She has performed in Korea, Italy, Spain, Hungary and Austria.
Brent received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for his role as Fred Graham in Kiss Me, Kate. Brent had a reoccurring role on All My Children and his film credits include Longtime Companion and The Producers. He performed on the cast album of Grand Hotel and the live broadcast recording for PBS’s Great Performances.
Angel holds a Masters of Music degree in Opera Performance from UCLA and a Bachelors of Music from the University of Redlands, CA. In addition to singing, she is a former model and beauty queen. Her titles include Miss Hollywood 2005, Miss Southern California 2006, and 1st runner up to both Miss California 2006 and Miss Nevada 2007.
David burnham ann hampton callaway David Burnham first gained critical acclaim in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Dramalogue Award). He had been chosen after a two year search to replace Donny Osmond in the national tour. He reprised his role four more times in coast to coast productions. He was a member of the original Broadway cast of the 6-time Tony Award winner, The Light in the Piazza. He received the Helen Hayes Award and the Garland Award (2007) for best actor for his portrayal of Fabrizio Nacarelli in the production’s national tour. David performed on both the Tony Awards, and PBS’s Live from Lincoln Center. In Boston, David starred in the title role in Tom Jones and as Billy in Letters from Nam. He reprised the role of Billy at The Kennedy Center and Seattle’s Village Theatre. Additional theatre credits include Jesus Christ Superstar, The Woman in Black, Godspell, and Pirates of Penzance. Film voiceovers include the animated feature The King and I and Home on the Range, as well as several additional recordings. His second solo CD, One Day, was released in 2011.
Ann Hampton Callaway is an accomplished singer, pianist, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host and producer. Her multi-faceted career has won her the Theater World Award and the Tony nomination for her starring Broadway role in Swing. She gained international exposure for writing and singing the theme from Fran Drescher’s hit TV series The Nanny. Ann’s musical successes include writing more than 250 songs including Barbara Streisand’s Platinum Award winning hits, At the Same Time and I’ve Dreamed of You. She was featured in Queen Latifah’s, Last Holiday and she made her Hollywood screen debut in Robert DeNiro’s spy thriller, The Good Shepherd, singing Come Rain or Come Shine. She has recorded 12 solo CD’s, including her latest celebrated release, At Last, and she is a guest artist on over 40 CD’s. She performs the critically-acclaimed acts Sibling Revelry and Boom with Broadway star and sister Liz Callaway. Ann also devotes herself to philanthropic work, writing and performing to benefit many cherished causes. For more information, visit www.annhamptoncallaway.com
Melissa Hurley Cassidy Patrick cassidy Melissa Hurley Cassidy is an accomplished dancer and actress. She recently finished her second episode choreographing musical numbers on Tim Allen’s hit show Last Man Standing. Her most recent National Equity tour was Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She has also toured with Cher’s Love Hurts tour and with David Bowie’s Glass Spider world tour as principal dancer. Melissa was the featured tango dancer in the musical film Rent. She has appeared in numerous films and television episodes. She appeared in the Bob Hope 90th Birthday Special, the 69th and 72nd Annual Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, Country Music Awards, and MTV Movie Awards. Melissa appeared with Steve Martin on the Tonight Show in the now famous comedy skit “The Great Flydini”. She was a soloist with the Los Angeles Chamber Ballet. She currently teaches and choreographs at California Dance Theatre in Agoura Hills, California where she lives with her husband Patrick Cassidy and two sons Cole and Jack.
What’s in a name? Patrick Cassidy’s one man show Just Act Normal is an autobiographical look at what it was like growing up in a family where everyone around the dinner table was in show business. He recreates the role his father, Jack Cassidy, originated in 1966 in the Dallas Theater Center’s Production of It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman. Patrick’s career includes performances in Annie Get Your Gun, 42nd Street, Pirates of Penzance, Leader of the Pack, and Aida (winning the 2002 National Broadway Theater Award for Best Actor in a Touring Musical). In Los Angeles, Patrick has appeared in I Love My Wife, Threepenny Opera for Reprise (Garland Award for Best Actor in a Musical), Company, Love Letters and Assassins. His additional theatre credits include starring in The Music Man at Kennedy Center, Carousel, Little Shop of Horrors, and Camelot. On television, he has appeared in Law and Order SVU, Castle, Perception, Crossing Jordan, Without a Trace, According to Jim, CSI Miami and ER.
carole cook
loretta devine
Carole is known world-wide for her memorable roles which include Maggie Jones in the New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo companies of the Tony Award winning, 42nd Street, and Blanche Daly in the Broadway play, Romantic Comedy. In Hello Dolly, she was the second ever “Dolly” in the world and starred for two years in Australia and New Zealand. Carole received eight Best Actress Drama-Logue & Robby Awards and the Helen Hayes Theatre Award for Steel Magnolias. She received numerous awards for her starring role in the play, Auntie Mame and the musical, Mame, as well as for her performance in Father’s Day (Best Actress Award).
Loretta Devine is one of the busiest and most sought after actresses in film and television. She first captured national attention as Lorell in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, Big Deal, Colored Museum and Lady Day at Emerson Bar and Grill. Her memorable and poignant roles opposite Whitney Houston in Waiting to Exhale and Penny Marshall’s The Preacher’s Wife won her NAACP Image Awards for Best Supporting Actress. Loretta also received an IFP Spirit Award nomination for Best Actress in Woman Thou Art Loosed. She has appeared in numerous additional films, including the Academy Award winning Crash, Dreamgirls, For Colored Girls, Urban Legend, I Am Sam, Sticky Fingers, Amos and Andrew, The Breaks and What Women Want. She voiced Delta, the chocolate brown toy poodle, in Beverly Hills Chihuahua.
Carole’s film credits include Palm Springs Weekend, American Gigolo, The Incredible Mr. Limpet, Summer Lovers, Grandview, U.S.A., and Sixteen Candles. She toured in her one woman show, Dress Up. Carole starred in the Follies and 70 Girls 70 at New York City Center. She and her husband, Tom Troupe co-starred in The Lion in Winter and The Gin Game. In 2002, Carol and Tom were the first husband and wife team ever to be honored with the LA Theatre Ovation Award for Career Achievement.
Last year, Loretta was recognized with an Emmy Award for her role as Adele in Grey’s Anatomy. She has also won three NAACP Image Awards for her role in Boston Public, and has been nominated for many additional awards. Her additional television credits include State of Georgia, Eli Stone, Boston Legal, Everybody Hates Chris, A Different World, Wild Card and the voice of Muriel Stubbs on the animated series, The PJ’s, among numerous others.
Brandon Victor dixon rogelio douglas, jr. Brandon Victor Dixon has appeared on Broadway in The Color Purple, Harpo (Tony Nomination), City Center Encores!, Cotton Club Parade, House of Flowers, Royal, and The Lion King (as Cheetah in the National Tour and Adult Simba in the original). His Off Broadway roles include The Scottsboro Boys (Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle, and AUDELCO award nominations), Rent, and Tom Collins. Additional theatre credits include Ray Charles Live!, Ray Charles (Ovation Nomination), and Columbia University’s 107th Annual Varsity Show. On television, he has been seen in Quincy Jones’ America’s Millennium, One Life To Live, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and The Good Wife. Brandon’s many awards include: Columbia University’s I.A.L. Diamond Award for Achievement in the Arts, National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts First Level Award, British Academy of Dramatic Acting Scholarship and Presidential Scholar Semi-Finalist. Brandon, a Columbia University graduate, thanks family, friends, Jack Waddell, Abrams Artists, and Noble Talent Management for their continuous support and belief in him. For more information, visit www. BrandonVictorDixon.com.
Rogelio Douglas, Jr. was an original Broadway cast member of In The Heights, which won a Tony Award for Best Musical and a Grammy Award for the soundtrack. He opened in the national tour as Benny. He was last seen on Broadway in the role of Sebastian the Crab in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Off-Broadway, he has appeared in the musical Celia: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz, the 25th Anniversary of Dreamgirls with Jennifer Holliday, Five Guys Named Moe (Alliance Theater), and the For The Record Live series at Show At Barre. Rogelio has appeared as a lead tap dancer in Riverdance: The Show on Broadway and in national and international tours, as well as the film Riverdance: Live from Geneva. His television credits include Parks & Recreation, Operation Ann, and Holiday Love. Rogelio is described as “delightful and energetic!” by Broadwayworld.com and a performer who “sings sweetly and moves with ballroom elegance” by The Hollywood Reporter. Rogelio thanks Powerline Entertainment, KSR, Innovative, Knock Music Group, Printz Board, Mom, Dad, Megan and family for their continued support. For more information, visit www. RogelioDouglasJr.com
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alix korey
Jason Graae has appeared on Broadway in A Grand Night for Singing, Falsettos, Stardust, Snoopy! and Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? Off-Broadway roles have included Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah (Drama Desk Nomination), Forever Plaid, Olympus On My Mind, All in the Timing, Ragtime, Forbidden Hollywood and Forbidden Broadway (Ovation Award). He made his Metropolitan Opera House Debut in Twyla Tharp’s Everlast. His one man show won the New York Nightlife Award and four Bistros. He won the 2008 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre. In Los Angeles, he has appeared in Ragtime, Forbidden Broadway (Ovation Award) and Gigi. His Hollywood Bowl appearances have included The Music Man and Guys and Dolls.
Alix Korey made her Broadway debut as Minnie Fay in the 1978 Revival of Hello Dolly starring Carol Channing. Her Broadway career includes performances in All Shook Up, Chicago, 45 Seconds from Broadway, Triumph of Love, An Evening with Jerry Herman, Ain’t Broadway Grand, Cinderella (NYCO), Is There A Life After High School?, and Pirates of Penzance. Off Broadway, she received Drama Desk Nominations for The Wild Party and Listen To My Heart, an Outer Critics Circle nomination for No Way To Treat A Lady and she won a DramaLeague award for Suburb.
Jason’s television credits include Six Feet Under, Rude Awakening, Friends, Frasier, Caroline in the City, and Words and Music. His film credits include The Awakening of Spring, Home on the Range, and Geppetto. For five years, Jason was the voice of Lucky the Leprechaun for Lucky Charms Cereal. Jason has performed on over 40 CDs. His third solo CD, Perfect Harmony-Jason Graae sings Jerry Herman, will be released soon.
Her films include Anything But Love, Dummy, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Anastasia. On television, she has appeared in House, Numbers, Law and Order, State of Mind, and The Closer. She recorded two award-winning solo CD’s: Songs You Might Have Missed and Gifts of Love. For 15 years, Alix was a master teacher at NYU’s Tisch School of Art. She celebrates 29 years of marriage with her husband, sound designer Randy Hansen. For more, please go to www.alixkorey.com.
michele lee
vicki lewis
Michele Lee is known for her Emmy nominated role as Karen Mackenzie in the CBS series Knots Landing, the fifth-longest running prime time dramatic series in American television history. Her career spans Broadway, television and music. Discovered at age 17 by Broadway producer David Merrick, she achieved national recognition in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, which she later repeated on screen. Her performance on Broadway in Seesaw won her a Tony nomination and the Drama Desk and the Outer Critics Award for Best Actress.
Vicki Lewis’ voice and face appear to be omnipresent. With an extensive list of credits too numerous to mention, she continues to win awards and nominations. Lewis starred in Chicago, Damn Yankees, An Evening with the Pops at Carnegie Hall, and Pal Joey. She received an Ovation Award for her Hotel C’est L’amoure and was nominated for an Ovation Award in How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying. She has appeared in I Love My Wife, My One and Only, City of Angels, and Carol Burnett in Conversation.
In 1996, Lee became the first woman to produce, direct, write and star in a motion picture for television, Color Me Perfect for the Lifetime Network. In 2002, she received a Tony nomination for her long run in The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife. Most recently, Michele was seen in Universal Studio’s Along Came Polly. Stephen Holden of the New York Times says, “Once she’s on the stage, it isn’t enough to seduce or enlighten; the only goal worth pursuing is total conquest.” Michele’s star is on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Her film appearance include The Ugly Truth, Den Brother, Always a Bride, Last Day of Summer, California Dreamin, I’ll Do Anything, and Mousehunt. Vicki currently stars as Dr. Sonya on How I Met Your Mother, and has had reoccurring roles on Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Middle, Bones, Dirt, Grey’s Anatomy, Til Death, Caroline in the City, Norm, Murphy Brown, Seinfeld and Home Improvement. Her voice can be heard in Finding Nemo, Alpha and Omega, Wonder Woman, Doctor Doolittle, Scooby Doo, Rugrats, and An Extremely Goofy Movie. Her debut album, East of Midnight, is available on iTunes. For more information visit www.vickilewis.com.
lypsinka
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John Epperson is Lypsinka, the sublime stage character who lip synchs to 20th century female performance divas of movie and song. John is an actor, writer, singer and performer. His film credits include Angels in America, Black Swan, and Witch Hunt. As Lypsinka, his theatrical credits include I Could Go On Lip-Synching!, Now It Can Be Lipsynched, Lypsinka! A Day in the Life (2 Drama Desk Nominations), Lypsinka! The Boxed Set (Helen Hayes Award Outstanding Non-Resident Production, L.A. Weekly Theatre Award Best Solo Performance, Drama Desk nomination).
Marilyn Maye’s big break arrived in the mid-Fifties when she was booked into The Colony, a supper club in Kansas City, Missouri, for a 3-week gig that turned into an eleven year engagement. Steve Allen heard her sing and scheduled her for repeated appearances on his prime-time variety show. This friendship led to seven albums and a record 76 appearances on Johnny Carson. Many of her standard style songs were based on the arrangements of she and her husband, Sammy Tucker. Marilyn transitioned into theater in the 70’s, starring in productions of Can Can, Stephen Sondheim’s Follies and Jerry Herman’s blockbuster musicals, Mame and Hello Dolly.
John Epperson and Lypsinka are the subjects of an Emmy-winning television documentary for PBS. He has performed with the New York City Opera at Lincoln Center as the Stepmother in Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Special event appearances include Do’in What Comes Natur’lly on Broadway with Bette Midler, Elaine Stritch, Patti LuPone, and London’s Meltdown Festival curated by Morrissey. John’s diverse writing talents include plays (My Deah), two stage musicals (Ballet of the Dolls, Dial “M” for Model), and a screenplay - Happy Everything. See more at www.lypsinka.com.
In 2006, Marilyn appeared as a special guest of The Mabel Mercer Society at New York’s renowned Rose Hall at Lincoln Center. She followed this with a second Mercer concert, a performance at the annual Cabaret Convention at Lincoln Center, and a series of performances at New York’s Metropolitan Room. She has received a bevy of awards for her performances and has appeared in the nation’s top nightclubs. Her fourth engagement at Feinsteins in New York is in April 2012.
freda payne
valarie pettiford
The multi-talented Freda Payne is best known for her singing career, yet she has also performed in musicals, acted in movies, and hosted her own television talk show. Freda’s musical career blossomed when she began singing radio commercial jingles, which brought the young vocalist to the attention of several music industry heavyweights. In the 1960’s, she established herself as a noted jazz vocalist, touring the country with both Quincy Jones and Bill Cosby and issuing jazz/big band-based albums, including After the Lights Go Down Low and Much More!.
Valarie Pettiford has illuminated stage, screen and television as an actress, singer and dancer. Her first love is the stage. Most recently she costarred in Babalu, a tribute to Desi Arnaz in New York, Miami and at the Library of Congress. Her Broadway performances include: Fosse (Tony Award Nomination), Chicago, Showboat, Big Deal, Dancin, The Wiz, and The Kennedy Award Honors for Chita Rivera. Valarie starred in the West Coast Premiere of The Wild Party, and won the NAACP Image Award for Best Lead Actress in a musical.
With her album Band of Gold, she scored her breakthrough hit single, the album’s title track, which peaked at number three in the U.S. and topped the chart in the U.K. in 1970. Other noteworthy albums in her illustrious discography include Contact, Stares and Whispers, Reaching Out, Supernatural High, Payne and Pleasure, Out of Payne Comes Love, and Red Hot. Her film credits include Private Obsession, Springs, Ragdoll and Eddie Murphy’s Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, as well as the TV movie Fire and Ice. She hosted her own talk show, Today’s Black Woman.
Valarie is best known for her role on the hit television series, Half and Half, which earned her three NAACP Image Award Nominations. She has guest starred on Criminal Minds, CSI: Miami, Bones, Love That Girl, The West Wing and House of Payne. In film, Valarie has appeared in Jumping the Broom, The Cotton Club, The Wiz, Why Did I Get Married 2, Stomp the Yard, and Glitter. She recently wrapped a musical short film opposite Jason Alexander, which won the Boston International Film Festival.
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Gary Shaw’s strong vocal presence returns once again to the One Night Only stage for his 5th consecutive year as our foremost Announcer. His theatrical credits include such shows as Man of La Mancha, Our Town, The Elephant Man, Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma! and Dracula, but it is his “signature sound” that continues to garner him the most attention from the world of voice-over. Gary is currently at work developing his commercial demo, but it is promos and movie trailers that he most hopes to master. Gary has previously announced for the BAFTA Awards and locally hosted the Desert Star Awards. He’s also a contributing news broadcaster for KPFK 90.7 FM, Los Angeles.
Rex Smith is an energetic performer whose natural singing ability led to a successful career as a singer and actor. He received the Theatre World Award for his portrayal of Frederick in The Pirates of Penzance. His Broadway roles have included Grease, Grand Hotel, and Sunset Boulevard. He most recently wrapped Josephine, The Josephine Baker Story and The Cradle Will Rock. His television credits include As the World Turns, host of Solid Gold, The Sentinel, JAG, Baywatch, Danielle Steele’s Once in A Lifetime, A Passion to Kill, and Ballerina and the Blues.
Whether it’s voice-over, stage acting or singing, Gary continues to study “the techniques” in workshops venturing a new foot forward into films, having starred in several thesis projects for L.A. Film School.
Rex appeared in the 2011 feature film, Cats Dancing On Jupiter. Rex gives generously of his time and for numerous events. His concerts appearances have included Operation Homecoming for Vietnam Veterans in Branson, MO, the Arena Coliseum and The Hard Rock Café in the Philippines. In 2010, Sony Music rereleased all six of Rex’s albums including the platinum album hit You Take My Breath Away available on CD, iTunes, and Amazon.com. The DVD Box Set release of his series Street Hawk is now available. For more information, visit www.rexsmith.com.
von smith Von Smith has garnered a legion of fans and performed on some of the most celebrated stages in the U.S. He was first introduced to the world when his version of And I Am Telling You (I’m Not Going), became a sensation on YouTube. Von’s biggest early success was Season 8 as one of the top 17 finalists on American Idol! Von received a personal invitation by Rosie O’Donnell to appear on ABC’s The View, as well as on BET’s 106th and Park, VH1’s Best Week Ever, and E’s The Soup. Whether in front of a symphony conducted by Marvin Hamlisch, or rocking it out on tour with Idol buddies, Von is proud to call the stage his home. Currently, he is working on his first EP to be released this year.
James Snyder James Snyder’s diverse abilities as an actor on stage and screen keep him continually busy. His acclaimed performance in Broadway’s Crybaby received a Drama League Award Nomination. His additional theatre credits include Fanny at New York City Center, Broadway: Three Generations at The Kennedy Center, Rock of Ages (Los Angeles, Las Vegas), Oedipus the King, Mama (Troubadour Theater Co.), Happy Days, The Fantasticks (Sacramento Music Circus), Hamlet, Sneaux, Oklahoma!, and Star Wars Trilogy in 30 Minutes. On television, he has appeared in Blue Bloods, Drop Dead Diva, CSI, Without a Trace, Cold Case, Gilmore Girls, and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, among others. James’ film credits include She’s The Man, An American in China, Anderson’s Cross, Shuttle, Pretty Persuasion (Sundance Film Festival), and the upcoming indie film Meth Head. His solo album L.A. Curse is available on iTunes and www.jamessnyder. com. He has a B.F.A. from USC. James thanks JFS for this wonderful event, his voice teacher Edward Sayegh, his mentor Raphael Sbarge, and his loving family, especially his wife Jacqueline.
Billy Stritch
nita whitaker
Billy Stritch is a premier singer-pianist on the New York and national jazz and cabaret scene. His recent nightclub act, Billy Stritch Sings the Mel Torme Songbook received accolades and is recorded on his CD of the same name. He arranges for top performers and is a frequent collaborator with Liza Minelli. He recently oversaw the music for Liza’s At the Palace (2009 Tony Award). Billy wrote and arranged Does He Love You?, recorded by Reba McEntire and Linda Davis. The song reached number one on the Billboard Country chart, won a Grammy Award and sold over five million copies.
On stage, screen and television, Nita Whitaker sings soul, pop, jazz and gospel. Nita performs on her own as an indie artist and with the greats! She sang with legendary composer, producer and her mentor David Foster. She has shared the stage with Barbara Streisand, Faith Hill, Josh Groban and Celine Dion. Nita performed with Andrea Bocelli, as a guest artist on his 2006 Winter Tour and with jazz trumpeter Chris Botti.
Billy performs in cabaret and concert venues across the country and internationally. He writes music for theater and for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Billy has performed on The Rosie O’Donnell Show, Oprah, The CBS Morning Show, The Today Show, and Inside Actor’s Studio. His awards include: Nashville Music City News Award, BMI Song of the Year Award and six awards from the Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets including Male Vocalist of 2008 and Major Artist of 2009 with Klea Blackhurst. For more information, visit www.billystritch.com.
Nita’s film credits include The Body Guard, The Music Within, The Ten Commandments: The Musical and Betrayal of the Dove. Her television credits include Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Lush Life, Dear John, Sisters, Me and the Boys and In the House. She was a guest performer on the Freedom Awards Honoring Oprah Winfrey. Nita is a former Miss Louisiana and Grand Champion Star Search winner. She is currently writing a memoir entitled Finding My Voice: My Journey from Grief to Grace, in which she shares her personal journey in life, the loss of the love of her life, voice legend Don La Fontaine. For more information, visit www.nitawhitaker.com.
The Voices of calvary For over 30 years, the Voices of Calvary have performed throughout the Coachella Valley and the nation in cities such as Boston, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Washington DC. Their upbeat sound and dynamic stage presence deliver a spirit-filled blend of traditional, folk, spiritual and contemporary gospel music emanating from 45 plus choir members. The V.O.C. has performed at the official opening of the McCallum Theater and in numerous stage productions including Big River, and accompanying Lyle Lovett. They performed for the nationally televised Hope Awards honoring Oprah Winfrey and in Andy Williams Holiday Specials. V.O.C.’s recordings include the Grammy award winning album Different Lifestyles by Bebe and CeCe Winans, along with many gospel releases. V.O.C.’s gospel music has been heard at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, the City of Hope benefit for Los Angeles Children’s Hospital, and many local public and private receptions under the skillful direction of Minister of Music Dieann William, President Larry Jacobs and pastor Bishop C.E. Simmons. Voices of Calvary’s musical ministry can be heard at their church home at the Mt. Calvary Holy Church in Indio. Tonight’s performers include: Sandra Ballard-Taylor, Andrew Caddo, Ethelee Davis, Jessica Davis, Durrell Demmings, Ricky Garner, Fannie Horton, Larry Jacobs, Susie Johnson, Queen Langston, Jennifer Morgan, Ruben Norris, Yolanda Norris, Jimmy Nsuduga, Jeffery Strange, Susan Thompson, Dieann Williams, Pearly Williams, and Torey Willis.
UNTEERS* L O V Clark Bason Jeffrey Bernstein Bobbi Cain Oscar Chamudes Jessie Decker Doug Donenfeld Bernie Fromm Jim Gazan Dan Gerischer Christopher Greene Eddie Gustafson Kerry Hendrix Kay Kleinman Kerry Millerick Vikki Schultz Claudia Simmons Dina Sterr Bill Sweeney Tom Truhe Doris Wahl Tad Webster Nita Wiesenthal *We regret any omissions of volunteers due to press timeline but greatly appreciate every volunteer's contribution.
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A Letter from the Producer We have finally brought the fabulous Gershwin’s – the genius of George and Ira – to the McCallum Theatre for One Night Only. This has been a dream of mine for several years, to bring together their great Hollywood and Broadway songs, along with their greatest achievement, Porgy and Bess. Working with our director, Calvin Remsberg, and our musical director, Ron Abel has been a constant delight this year because of the veritable riches in the Gershwin catalog. Many thanks to Jewish Family Service of the Desert for their constant support and for the terrific work of the brilliant co-chairs: Harold Matzner, Annette Bloch, Barbara Keller, Helene Galen, Barbara Fromm and Sherry Schor. The show would not be possible without the extraordinary generosity of our new and returning sponsors, including Wells Fargo, which has served as “Presenting Sponsor” for every One Night Only production. Also, my gratitude to the great performers, musicians, and to my crew and volunteers of over 40 dedicated people who have made this year’s Gershwin show a reality. I hope tonight’s show is the best One Night Only ever. Sincerely yours,
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Mother’s Day Tea Thursday, May 10 Entertainment by Special Guest Star Yve Evans National Senior Health & Fitness Day Wednesday, May 30 A Free Event! Congratulations to our friends and new neighbors at Jewish Family Service of the Desert! (On the Joslyn campus - entrance on San Pasqual)
Thanks to the generous support of the Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Service of the Desert has provided vital social services to more than 2000 neighbors and friends this year.
SERVICES & PROGRAMS Solutions for Seniors
JFS
KidsFirst School Counseling
Board of Directors Officers
JFS Express Transportation
Mental Health Counseling
Don Levy, president Ed Gubman, president - elect Deanna Pearl, vice president Marc Kashinsky, treasurer Barry Kaufman, treasurer Annabel Goldstein, secretary Judy Wallis, immediate past president
Board Members
Audrey Bernstein Bill Fisher Carol Fragen Barbara Fromm Myra Gordon Keith Harwood Joan Kerns Bertel Lewis Cindy Muscatel
Past Presidents
Violet Felix Murray Felson Merv Lemmerman Sam Oberman Barbara Pitts
Honorary Board
Eve Chaiken Joyce Freund Tom Ostwald Maurice Paperny
Jane Sallo Babs Schrager Sandy Seplow Daisy Spitzer Royal Taxman Howard Vogel Joyce Wolff
Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Program Referrals Emergency Assistance Friendly Visitors Bereavement Services Camp Scholarships Volunteer Programs Food Assistance Positive Life Series Speakers Bureau
Contact Us Palm Springs Office Dee Dee Raskov Sam Rosenthal* Martin Russell Jane Sallo Molly Saltman* Bernice Posner* Joan Rose Marion Schaefer
* Deceased
Executive Director Michelle Anstadt
JFS is a beneficiary of the United Way of the Desert and a member of the Association of Jewish Family & Children’s Agencies.
801 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Suite 202 Palm Springs, CA 92262
Palm Desert Office
73750 Catalina Way Suite A Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 325-4088
Fax: (760) 778-3781 info@jfsdesert.org www.jfsdesert.org