Backpack Theatre Co. to Present SONGS FOR FRED

NYC's Backpack Theatre Co. to presents Songs for Fred, a cabaret event benefitting the Huntington's Disease Society of America, on November 16th, 2016. The event is dedicated to Fred Rekstis, a father of three daughters diagnosed with Huntington's Disease in 2006. Directed by Julia Karis & BrenDan Stackhouse (both friends of Fred's oldest daughter Emily Rekstis), the evening will feature performances by a wide selection of NYC-based talent singing from a library of Fred's favorite songs that include the hits of Carole King, Billy Joel, the Beatles, and other great artists that remind his family of him.

Amongst the voices honoring Fred are Broadway's Sara Shepard (Beautiful, Cry-Baby), Kim Stengel (Phantom of the Opera), Alex Boniello (Spring Awakening), & other great acts, all under the musical direction of Sean Forte.

Tickets for the event can be purchased with a $40 minimum donation towards HDSA. Doors open at 6PM on November 16th and the show is set to begin at 6:30PM. Wine & appetizers will be served.

Please join in helping the company reach a $2,000 goal ... we are already almost halfway there! Additional information on Songs for Fred can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/702572723229339/