WALK WITH ME Brings Broadway To The Duplex, 9/17

Performers from Broadway's Spring Awakening, Annie Get Your Gun, Three Penny Opera, 42nd Street, Xanadu, Off-Broadway's Twist, Disappearing Acts, The Toxic Avenger and national tours of Joseph, Kiss Me Kate and Grease come together at The Duplex, 61 Christopher St. on Friday, September 10th at 7:00pm and Friday, September 17th at 9:30pm to raise funds for a feature length documentary, in production, "WALK WITH ME", a project of aya arts and media.

Both concerts are open to the public and will include an evening of hilarity and song along with raffle prizes of donated goods and services to raise funds for the film's post-production costs.

"The documentary is a tribute to the legacy of arts activism showing that theater offers us a chance to actively experience our own humanity for personal and communal transformation. I am so honored that Marti and these performers are donating their time and talent for the film," says, Tanisha Christie, who is producing and directing the film with Ellie Walton and co-producer Cat Mallone.

Friday, September 17th, Marti Gould Cummings hosts, who has been featured on NBC's 30-Rock and in the smash hit 2007 Drama Desk Nominated musical Twist. He is also the co-founder of Broadway Speaks OUT and a variety of other activist organizations. He is rallying his friends for the cause. Some of the performers scheduled to appear:

Emma Hunton from Spring Awakening
Celina Carvajal from 42nd Street
Brian Charles Rooney from Three Penny Opera
Leasen Almquist from Annie Get Your Gun
Kenita Miller from Xanadu

Friday, September 10th hosts are Tym Moss, Internet Radio Host of Artist Exposed and Hilary Russo producer of Hot Summer Nights at The Kennedy; featuring Jamie Price off the national tour of Kiss Me Kate, Anthea Mae Neri the GMA 7 Pinoy Pop Superstar East Coast Champion and accompanist, Ray Naccarri, who has worked on and off Broadway for decades and many others.

Fundraising events in support of "Walk With Me," a documentary, Sept. 10th at 7:00pm & Sept. 17th at 9:30pm at The Duplex - Upstairs, 61 Christopher St. Running times for both shows approximately 60 minutes. Tickets: $10, plus a two-drink minimum. Reservations online at www.theduplex.com and by phone at (212) 255-5438.

ABOUT THE FILM
There is a rarely shown, image of artists who use the performing arts in more intimate, obscure settings - woman's shelters, schools and community centers. "WALK WITH ME" is a feature-length documentary that follows three generations of women who use theater to inspire, stir and challenge the status quo revealing how one person - one artist - can make a difference. For more information: www.walkwithmethemovie.com.

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