[NEohioPAL] Fwd: A note from an FPAC Mom

Tue Jul 27 09:40:59 PDT 2010

Sent from my iPhone with typos courtesy of iPhone and a really lousy typist!!!!

Beth L. Simon
216-338-2323
216-595-5414
BethLS at aol.com

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> From: Beth Simon <BethLS at aol.com>
> Date: July 27, 2010 11:48:21 AM EDT
> To: "neohiopal-request at listserve.com" <neohiopal-request at listserve.com>
> Subject: A note from an FPAC Mom
> 

> I sent the following letter to my friends during Fairmount Performing Arts Conservatory's recent run of "Children of Eden." our daughter was in the show, and attending session one of their summer workshop. She is now getting ready with her fellow cast-mates to begin a run of "Honk Jr." Additionally, Zoe loved the session one workshop so much, she literally begged to do Session Two; including a Triple Threat Glee Club that will perform song and dance numbers during the Honk JR. Run. Zoe loved session two of the workshop so much that next week she will begin attending Session 3. This is her first FPAC experience!
> 
> Zoe raves about the instruction, and the kids. Her desire to spend the entire summer, as it turns out, with FPAC, is the true testament to how fabulous the program really is. There's nothing more definitive than a kid who keeps coming back for more. I wanted to share that with anyone that is interested, and especially with Fred Sternfeld, Bebe Weinberg Katz, Sean Szaller, and everyone else at FPAC that has contributed to Zoe's phenomenal summer. I couldn't put it better than this so enjoy, again, and Thank You from the bottom of my heart!
>> Hi!
>> 
>> I've written to many of you the past week about the most extraordinary  regional theater I've seen in a long time: "Children of Eden." Yes, Zoe is in it. She has loved every aspect of preparing for this show, and performing the show itself.
>> 
>> But just having a child in a show is not enough for me to "hock" friends to attend. I've never done that before. Never kept after any of my friends to attend a dance recital, competition, or show Zoe's been in. It's just not my style.
>> 
>> I'm going to hock you about coming to see "Children of Eden," however. For the simple reason:
>> 
>> It's just that special.
>> 
>> Bob and I have never seen regional (local?) theater as wonderful as this show. The production is so far above anything of it's ilk, there is really no comparison. The lead, "G-d" is an equity actor. If you don't know, an equity actor is an actor that is good enough, and has made enough appearances in quality shows, that he/she is accepted into the equity union. It's a big deal.
>> 
>> The other leads are the cream of the crop in local talent. 
>> 
>> The rest of the 40-50 strong cast, are children, tweens, and teens at the top of their game. 
>> 
>> It's an extraordinary group of talent. The casting for this show is mind-blowing. 
>> 
>> Then, there are the production values themselves. We have never seen state-of-the art lighting of this kind in a regional production. The choreography is fresh and unexpected. Wonderful music. Costuming. A real tour de force.
>> 
>> The director, Fred Sternfeld, is "pretty well known" (LOL) in the area for his wonderful productions. This one happens to be with Fairmont Performing Arts Center. "EAT- It's Not About Food" was unbelievable this spring. The assistant director, Sean Szaller, directed "13," in it's Ohio debut last winter. It was a smash hit. And is coming back in the fall. Our choreographer, Bebe Weinberg Katz, choreographer for "13," and countless other shows, shows us something beyond what you are used to seeing in regional theater.
>> 
>> I could go on and on. But I think these two points say it all:
>> 
>> We had tears in our eyes the night of the first performance. Chills despite the ridiculously high temps, and suffocating humidity. I was speechless, and as you all know, that is a rare state for me.
>> 
>> The show is that special, that I am reminding you again to come see it this weekend. The theater is not huge, and I encourage you to call Fairmont,440-338-3172 for tickets in advance.
>> 
>> Thursday, show at 7:30. Same Friday. Saturday matinee at 2, evening 7:30. Sunday matinee at 2.
>> 
>> The show is about family, second chances, and parents letting go. All of you are people I know care deeply about these things, and appreciate great theater. That is why I am writing you.
>> 
>> Of course, there's Zoe. She is thrilled to be in this production, proud beyond words. She is seeing life after "just dance." Learning. Growing.
>> 
>> We couldn't be more proud to have her involved in such a wonderful experience. Hopefully, the first of many more to come.
>> 
>> Sincerely hope to see you this weekend.
>> 
>> I'm happy to help you with tickets, or anything else. Just call.
>> 
>> You will be amazed by what you see. 
>> 
>> Much love,
>> 
>> Beth
>> 
>> 
>>  
>> 
> 
> Our daughter auditioned for the Fairmount Performing Arts Conservatory's  summer workshop, and two of their shows, this past Spring. First time. We had seen several FPAC shows over the winter, and were impressed. So coming in,expectations were pretty high
> 
> Sent from my iPhone with typos courtesy of iPhone and a really lousy typist!!!!
> 
> Beth L. Simon
> 216-338-2323
> 216-595-5414
> BethLS at aol.com
> 
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