Egan, Pedi Headline WBT Fitzsimmons Scholarship Benefit 4/21

Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents A Special Performance to Benefit The Bob Fitzsimmons Memorial Scholarship Fund Tuesday, April 21, 2009

HEADLINERS- John Treacy Egan And Christine Pedi

Featuring Jeff Schlotman (Speaker), Dorina DiLullo, Paulette Oliva and Peter McClung, Jenna and Danielle Dallacco, Kristin DaCosta, Joe Venice And His Band, The Lighthouse Protégé Choral Ensemble, Special Performance by the STEPINAC HIGH SCHOOL Cast of CURTAINS!

Directed & Produced by George Puello

Doors Open For Dinner at 6:00pm
Concert Starts at 7:30pm
Tickets: $50.00 Adults $40.00 Children, Seniors & Students.
* Price includes Complete Dinner, Tax & gratuity on Meal Portion - approximately 35% will go directly to the Scholarship Fund
Cash Bar Service Available.
Reservations:
Call The Box Office at: (914)592-2222
Tickets will be held at the Box Office For pick up on Tuesday, April 21st.

The Scholarship is given annually to a college-bound senior who has excelled in the theatre arts programs while attending Stepinac High School. The prestigious Arts Scholarship is named after Bob Fitzsimmons, a graduate of Stepinac High School, who died suddenly at the age of 37 in March of 1992. He was the Public Relations Director of the Westchester Broadway Theatre, as well as a gifted actor, producer, writer and a director of shows at WBT and at numerous theatres throughout the County. The scholarship was established in his name by the owners of Westchester Broadway Theatre, Bill Stutler and Bob Funking, the entire employee staff of WBT, and the many friends and relatives of Bob Fitzsimmons. Under the auspices of WBT, Allan Gruet, (former WBT Public Relations Director, who replaced Bobby Fitzsimmons) and George Puello spearheaded two fundraisers. The first & most successful fundraiser was held at WBT, the second was held at Stepinac High School. This upcoming performance at WBT, will mark the third such fundraiser. Mr. Puello was responsible for directing & producing the entertainment portion of the events, while Mr. Gruet handled the ticketing for the fundraisers & the continuing administration of the self-sustaining scholarship. Over the years, along with the assistance of producer Bob Funking, Allan has continued to manage the scholarship, making it possible to present the award consistently each year. In recent years, Frank Portanova,Vice Principal of Stepinac High School, has been extremely helpful and cooperative, making some financial donations to the fund to help ensure The Life of the scholarship. He also is responsible for selecting the student winner for this highly competitive award. Since it's inception, $20,000.00 in scholarships have been awarded. Unfortunalely, due to the current financial climate, the Scholarship is no longer self-sustaining and monies need to be raised to ensure the continuation of this award. The annual scholarship in Bob's name is our collective way of keeping alive the memory of our dear friend, Bobby Fitzsimmons.