As everyone says, it's been a while since I blogged. For the most part, I have been trying this old brain of mine to focus on some dialog for a few short skits. I have been honored to be asked to participate in a fund raiser for the Sclerderma Foundation. My very talented daughter in law and her family wanted to put a fund raiser on to honor their sister Kathleen Basile. It was a day long event on Friday July 31st. In the afternoon there was a golf tournament (I was not asked to play for very obvious reasons). In the evening there was a dinner and entertainment with entertainment, auctions, door prizes, and a grant prize raffle.
I along with some very talented friends from Holly Cross theater ministry, put on some of the evenings entertainment. It was so much fun to be performing with these wonderful people who all have the attitude that they will do what ever is asked from them to help with the cause. we did several numbers from some of the Broadway show that Holy Cross had put on. Gale Goodman Played accompaniment for the singers and her hubby, Bruce took care of the sound requirements. Dennis Nelson did "If I Were a Rich Man". Sarah Mason did "Hello Harry(Dolly)" along with a group of male backup singers. Christina Kravits and a group of female backup singers did "I' Going To Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair". Jim Walsh and the male singers did "You Gotta Have Heart" to round out the show. Jim Basile was the Master of Ceremonies while portrayed the "Oldest Living Bus Boy in Captivity" and introduced the numbers.
Their goal for the days events was $15,000, and the last number I heard was in excess of $20,000 and the money was still coming in. It was a great success for a great cause. The Basile handled the whole thing and did an outstanding job.
Now, I know the question is coming to your mind, "What were you doing all that time?" This old mind of mine takes forever to memorize just a few simple lines. I am the first to admit that age is taking it's roll on my memory capacities. Remembering lines are hard for me, but the rewards of working with such wonderful people more that compensates for the memory loss.
I hope the people that attended to events had as good a time as I had participating.
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The show was great!! It's always so much fun to watch you perform. You can tell how much you love it.
Thanks for everything this weekend. See you soon...
Love Ya!!
God bles the wonderful hometown heros who always turn out to help those in need. The Holy Cross group is very talented and very giving. The event was definatley a success. We plan to attend next year as well...
While I am deeply sorry I missed all the fun, I knew how much Victoria wanted to go and it was all sold out. I knew I made the right decision when she called me as soon as she got home and her enthusiam was so great. She had a wonderful time and just raved about all the great talent she enjoyed while there. Next year, if this becomes an annual event, we have decided to take the whole family. I have been blessed to enjoy so many of the Holy Cross talented people in the soon to be 32 years in the family. I especially love to see you perform so I will be looking forward to the next time. By the way - did any one film the entertainment?
Wow, that sounded like a really great time. I'm glad it was such a success!
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