In 2 weeks (Saturday, April 10th) John Hoglund and Geri Malino present CALLING ALL ANGELS, a special cabaret show to benefit Gregory Kennell at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) at 2:00 pm. A musical brunch with Jerry Scott and friends will begin at 1:00 pm.
Calling All Angels is being produced to raise much needed funds for the ongoing therapeutic process necessary to help Greg Kennell regain motor skills and return to a normal life after almost two months in a coma at St. Vincent's Hospital as a result of demyelinating encephalitis and related consequences. Greg is a graphic artist and writer who has produced hundreds of fliers, logos (including our CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE logo) and other art over the years. He served at one time on the Board o Directors of MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets).
Miraculously, Greg has recently regained the ability to communicate with limited speech. However, he remains paralyzed and confined to St. Elizabeth Ann?s Health Care & Rehabilitation Facility on Staten Island where he receives minimal rehabilitation therapy. Friends and loved ones offer ongoing support but so much more professional help is needed for his rehabilitation - and survival.
Performers scheduled to appear as of this date are Tom Andersen, Esther Beckman, David Brian Colbert, Joyce Breach, Scott Coulter, Cynthia Crane, John De Marco, Baby Jane Dexter, Lina Koutrakos, Sue Matsuki, Julie Reyburn, Steve Ross, Jerry Scott, Marcus Simeone, Tracy Stark, KT Sullivan as well as some very special surprise guests from cabaret and theater. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice. A full report on the event appears on the website - http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ .
A video is being made this weekend by one of Greg's friends and will be presented as part of the program.
There is only a $25 cover ($50 VIP) plus a $15 food/drink minimum. You support is urgently needed - and most appreciated. ALL proceeds go to support this effort.
I truly hope you can make it. For those who cannot attend and/or would like to make a donation to help, please make checks payable to Geri Malino who is in charge of finances for the soon to be formed Gregory Kennelll Foundation. Checks can be mailed directly to Geri Malino at 54 West 16th Street, Ste. 16C, New York, NY 10011.
