Seniors

I have always loved spending time with the elders. It started with my Grandmother in Pittsburgh...I would sit with her in the kitchen, drag out all of the old photos and beg her to tell me stories about her life, family and friends. It is not by accident that I have become the keeper of my family's ancient photos and treasures.

I now spend my time with the elders in a variety of ways. Many of my closest friends are over 70... I also volunteer with a performing group called Vocal Ease, Inc. in NYC. It's a not-for-profit that provides volunteer cabaret performances for seniors in elder care facilities, nursing homes and hospitals. The best of broadway and the cabaret world are on the roster of performers. I am also Chairman of the Board of Directors. For more information on Vocal Ease and the extraordinary work they are doing Click here

Photos: Fred Marco Photography

In 2006, I joined Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) as Program Director of their newest community program, Senior Stars, a one-of-a-kind musical and theatrical training and performance program for senior citizens of Astoria, Queens. The show itself is designed around the seniors unique strengths, talents and stories. The 2006 performance, Each Tomorrow Morning went onto to be aired on Queens Public Television. In 2007, Open A New Window played to full houses and we hired film maker Kim Fishman (Fat Girls) to help create a documentary that highlights both the APAC program and the "Elders story". APAC's Senior Star program received honorary mention and accolades by Mayor Bloomberg at the Mayoral Awards 2007.

For more information on APAC and Senior Stars Click here

The Senior Stars

To raise awareness, and to create more funding for the documentary, Kim has created a You Tube cIip.

In rehearsal for Each Tomorrow Morning

Mayoral Awards 2007 with

Mayor Bloomberg and John Leguizamo