Karen Johnston, another long-time member and one of the costume seamstresses, said, “We have a core group that has been singing for many years. We add new members every year which allows us
to perform as either a large choir, or in smaller groups at different venues on
the same day.”
This harmonious group has performed at a variety of venues including the
Disney Train Tour (Cleveland stop), the Cleveland Playhouse Festival of Trees, the
Horseshoe Casino, Great Lakes Brewery, Great Northern Mall, the Cleveland Aquarium,
West Side Market, etc. In addition, they have added a touch of class to many business
open houses, community events, care facilities, church services, and private
parties.
“Sometimes we are hired to perform a concert (i.e., care facilities),
and other venues prefer background music and a live Christmas decoration,” said
Renee DeSantis, who sings alto in the group along with her daughter Marissa. “Each
venue is different and we accommodate the host or hostesses’ wishes”.
The Broadview Heights Spotlights Community Theater is a tax-exempt, non-profit
organization, and monies raised by the caroling group help fund the Spotlights’
educational purpose and facility expenses.