Media Advisory
The Soo Sings for Kids …Workplace Glee Competition and Fundraiser Continues to be a Crowd Pleaser!
Since 2013 this annual gleeful event has raised $45,000 for local children’s charities. This year’s sold out show on May 11th will provide another $20,000 for the Kids!
The immense volunteer hours put forth by all the performers, mentors, organizers, and our host Timothy Murphy to bring this thrilling workplace glee competition to the stage for one night is both spectacular and fun loving!
Visit our website to see who is performing on each team www.soosingsforkids.com
The Media is invited to interview performers, organizers, and mentors at the following rehearsals
When:
Monday May 2nd 5:00- 7:30 PM (ADSB/CASS and YMCA)
Tuesday May 3rd 4:00-9:00 PM (Women in Crisis, APH, Arthur Funeral home, HSDCSB)
Wednesday May 4th 5:00-9:00 PM (CRCA, Sault College, ADSB/FH Clergue and Rosedale)
Where: Kiwanis Community Theatre
The media is also welcome to capture footage of the performances on dress rehearsal night
When: Tuesday May 11th 7-10 PM (Dress Rehearsal)
Where: Kiwanis Community Theatre
This year’s charities are:
Children’s Hospice ARCH, Sault Area Hospital NICU, Easter Seals, Autism Ontario Local Chapter, Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, YMCA Strong Kids, Children’s Rehabilitation Centre Algoma, Women in Crisis Children’s program, and Canadian Tire Jump Start
The 2016 Workplace Teams and Mentors
- “Team Enchanté” from the Algoma District School Board/ F H Clergue and Rosedale
Vocal mentor Jamie Miller and Dance mentor Katie Graham
- “Chalk Talk” from the Algoma District School Board/CASS
Vocal mentor Kelly McGillivary and Dance mentor Alicia Annett
- “Encore” from Algoma Public Health
Vocal mentor Timothy Murphy and dance mentors Kaitlyn Pelletier and Christina Tucci
- “The Tributes” from the Arthur Funeral Home
Vocal mentor Donna Hilsinger and Dance mentor Sandra Dewar
- “Team Ignite” from the Children’s Rehabilitation Centre Algoma
Vocal mentor Stephen Patterson and dance mentor Skye Stewart
- “Harmonies for Hope” from the Huron Superior District Catholic School Board
Vocal mentor Lesley Walsh Tibben and Dance mentor Jennifer Avery
- “#1-ders” from Sault College
Vocal mentor Louise Stephens and Dance mentors Charlotte Reich, Liliana Speck, and Taryn Goulding
- “WIC Wonder Women” from Women In Crisis
Vocal mentor Anthony Aceti and Dance mentor Justice Stephany
- “Singing Strong” from the YMCA
Vocal mentor Shauna Major and Dance mentors Tania Castellani and Vanessa Lajambe
The Judges
Lucas Beaver, Greig Nori, Jasmyn Rowley and Lesley Sawchyn
For more information contact the committee co-chairs:
La-Na Fragomeni
Lana.fragomeni@dignitymemorial.com
Penny Gribbon
p.gribbon@cityssm.on.ca
