WEAKER PEOPLE...A DANGEROUS NOTION Benefit Set for the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 3/19

WHAT'S THE BENEFIT, INC. will present WEAKER PEOPLE . . . A DANGEROUS NOTION, a new rock musical that will benefit Operation Respect, an educational advocacy organization headed by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary.  WEAKER PEOPLE . . . A DANGEROUS NOTION has a book by Molly C. Blau with Ben Bartolone, music and lyrics by Paul Daniel Cloeter, and is directed by Nicco Franklin.  WEAKER PEOPLE . . . A DANGEROUS NOTION will be performed at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) on Monday, March 19 at 8:00 p.m. 

Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. for a 1-hour cocktail reception with complimentary food and drinks (food sponsored by Pret-A-Manger). Tickets are $70 ($40 for students, $50 per person for groups of 6 or more) and are available at www.whatsthebenefit.org or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/230431. 

WEAKER PEOPLE . . . A DANGEROUS NOTION is an original rock musical which unapologetically addresses the realities of bullying in our education system and in our society.

The cast of WEAKER PEOPLE . . . A DANGEROUS NOTION includes Christina Caravella, Chris Causer, Paul Daniel Cloeter, Warren Freeman, Stephanie Gandolfo, Jessica Gallo Murphy, Kario Pereira-Bailey, Lexy Romano and Jennifer Tanarez.

Music tracks were specially created for the show by sound producers Asa Milbanx and Ali A.B. 

Founded in the year 2000 by Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul and Mary), Operation Respect is a non-profit organization designed to promote civility and conflict resolution into the curriculum of U.S. schools on a nationwide basis.  Operation Respect's "Don't Laugh At Me" program is used in 22,000 schools throughout the world where it focuses on assuring each young person a respectful, safe and compassionate climate of learning where their academic, social and emotional development can take place free of bullying, ridicule and violence. 

There will be a book signing with Mr. Yarrow at the performance of WEAKER PEOPLE . . . A DANGEROUS NOTION. 

Founded in 2009, What's the Benefit, Inc. produces theatrical and fine art events that give artists an opportunity to develop their skills and showcase their talents while also highlighting a specific charitable cause that benefits financially and/or gains awareness through the presentation of the artists' work. Previously, in 2010, What's The Benefit? Inc. produced Keepers at the Studio 54 Theatre in support of Spence Chapin Adoption Services.

"We are thrilled to be working with Peter Yarrow and Operation Respect on our second Broadway benefit. We have been inspired by Peter's commitment to instigating change through love and artistic expression - a commitment that reflects our own mission," saidWhat's the Benefit, Inc.'s Co-Executive Director Paul D. Cloeter.

"We are proud to be able to support the encouragement of a discrimination-free learning environment. The arts are an amazingly effective tool for connecting and changing the world," says Molly Blau, Co-Executive Director.

"I'm excited to show the world how easily we can stop bullying in our schools and society.  It's simple. The tragedy is that people are more often concerned with being right than they are with loving each other. We want to change that," says WEAKER PEOPLE  . . . A DANGEROUS NOTION director Nicco Franklin. 

Tickets for the event are $70 ($50 for groups of 6 or more) and $40 for students. VIP tickets priced at $150 will include special seating and an after-show party at Peter Yarrow's home.

To purchase tickets to WEAKER PEOPLE  . . . A DANGEROUS NOTION, visit www.whatsthebenefit.org orwww.brownpapertickets.com/event/230431.