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Follow on Google News | Powerstories 'CELEBRATION OF THE POWER OF THE ARTS' features Stan ZimmermanHollywood writer, producer, director, playwright Stan Zimmerman, beloved for Gilmore Girls and Golden Girls, will be narrating his play, "Right Before I Go" as part of a celebrity staged reading and theatrical fundraising event for Powerstories.
The event starts at 7:00 PM with an Artwork Exhibit featuring Powerstories art wall artists and Project Return, hors d'oeuvres, and a chance to win through a Raffle and Silent Auction. A Founder's Message and the reveal of the 25th Anniversary Season will set the stage for an evening of profound storytelling and community connection. With Zimmerman narrating and directed by Karla Hartley, Stageworks' Artistic Producing Director, the play will feature Tampa Bay actors and a cast of local celebrities, including Chief Meteorologist Denis Philips, news anchor Wendy Ryan, Tampa Bay Lighting assistant coach Rob Zettler, Former Miss Florida USA and Miss World USA, journalist Chloe Cabera, publisher 83 Degrees Diane Egner, CEO The Crissi Center, Clara Reynolds, military vet and motivational speaker, Donald Dowridge Jr, and more. Following the play, a talkback session with the Crisis Center and other mental health experts will provide a platform for vital conversation, and the evening will conclude with dessert and live music by Life Amplified SPECTACULAR prom singers by the piano in the center's lobby. A portion of all ticket sales of this event will benefit the Crisis Center during Suicide Awareness Prevention Month. "A Celebration of the Power of the Arts" is a testament to the transformative power of theatre and storytelling. "Attending 'Right Before I Go' as part of our Celebration of the Power of the Arts is essential in supporting the vital conversation about mental health and our ongoing efforts to address critical social issues through theatre. This powerful play about suicide, recovery, and hope not only raises awareness but also fosters understanding and healing within our community. Your presence helps lift the veil surrounding suicide, enabling us to discuss mental health openly and without judgment." The 'Celebration of the POWER of the Arts' featuring 'Right Before I Go' is on September 20 and 21 at 7 pm at New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Rd, Tampa. Tickets are $40, $65, and $100. For tickets and more information, please visit https://www.powerstories.com/ End
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