Photo Flash: Random Farms Kids' Theater Hosts 2013 Spring Sunset Gala
"We are so pleased with the turnout and are very grateful for our donors' support. The gala not only raises funds for scholarships for the 2013-2014 school year, but it also provides an opportunity for our parents to get to know each other outside of the hurried carpool routine, picking up and dropping off at rehearsals in our Elmsford studio or performances at the Tarrytown Music Hall. I especially want to thank our director Alexis Grausz for coordinating the event, as well as our gala committee who worked so hard to make the evening a success," said producer Anya Wallach.
Keynote speakers included Jasmine and Rebecca Canziani, both 18. They are twins from Chappaqua who are graduating from Random Farms' Mainstage programs with plans to major in theater arts in college.
Miguel Garcia, 15, of Ossining spoke about his experiences performing in Random Farms shows, which were made possible with the help of tuition scholarships.
The highlight of the evening was the announcement of this year's winner of of the Alanna Calder Memorial Scholarship. Alanna Calder, a Scarsdale resident, passed away in 2009 at the age of 12 after a battle with leukemia. She was an avid participant in Random Farms' productions. The scholarship, which was founded in her memory, honors a student whose passion for theater arts and generosity of spirit is reminiscent of Calder's enthusiasm and talent.
Felicia Messina, 15, of Pelham was the 2013 recipient of the Alanna Calder Memorial Scholarship. "I am just so honored to be chosen for this," Messina said. "This was a total surprise."
For more information on the Random Farms Kids' Theater, a musical theater training program based in Elsmford, N.Y., visit the theater's website at www.randomfarms.com.
Directors Alexis Grausz, Danielle Roth, and Julie Schwartz Webb pose with producer Anya Wallach, costume mistress Terri Canziani and director Natalie Gray.
Kathleen Durkee of Rye, Sarah White of Scarsdale, Annie Whelan of Bedford Hills and Tracey Bryggman of Katonah made up this year's gala committee
Keynote speakers included Jasmine and Rebecca Canziani, both 18. They are twins from Chappaqua who are graduating from Random Farms' Mainstage programs with plans to major in theater arts in college.
Miguel Garcia, 15, of Ossining spoke about his experiences performing in Random Farms shows, which were made possible with the help of tuition scholarships.
Felicia Messina, 15, center, of Pelham was the 2013 recipient of the Alanna Calder Memorial Scholarship.
