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Organized by Stamford's long-running, non-profit theatre company, Curtain Call, DANCING WITH THE STARS, STAMFORD is patterned after the hit TV show. "Just like the show, we have dance professionals partnered with non-dancers – in this case they're leaders from our community" said Lou Ursone, Curtain Call Executive Director. "The response has been phenomenal" Ursone noted, adding that many other community leaders have already signed up to be Star Dancers for next year! The one night only event will be held at the area's newest industrial chic party space, The Loading Dock, in Stamford. In addition to Peyser, Star Dancers include: Janice Arpaia – Cablevison News 12; Dr. Johnnie Lee - Stamford Health Department; Sarah Arnold - Stamford Board of Education;Julia Frisoli - Actress; Jami Sherwood - Simply Signs; Lynn DiMenna - Cabaret Artist; Sandy Goldstein – Stamford Downtown Special Services District; Matt Zako - Cox Radio Star 95.9 DJ; Juanita James - Pitney Bowes; and Joyce Mazur – UBS. Dance professionals from Ballroom Dancesport, Dance-Fit, Latin Moves Dance Center, Maria Fiora's Latin & Ballroom Dance Center and Metropolitan Dance Center have been working these Star Dancers to the bone and getting them ready for their stage time.
The Star Dancers, none of whom have any professional dance experience, and most who had no dance training whatsoever prior to starting in this program, have all been preparing for several weeks. They are all volunteering their time to help raise funds for Curtain Call, but none of them have been too quick to consider auditioning for one of Curtain Call's productions. Afternoon radio DJ Matt Zako from Cox Radio 95.9 The Fox said jokingly of performing on a Curtain Call stage, "If it's anything like I've had to go through here – ABSOLUTELY NOT!" "I would definitely recommend ballroom dancing" Zako added.
"Beyond the great volunteer support of our Star Dancers and the contribution of time and talent from our professional dance partners, we also have amazing support from Absolut Vodka, Bennett's Steak and Fish, The Capital Frille, Columbus Park Trattoria, David's Catering, Heineken, Il Falco Ristorante, Michele's Pies, Napa & Co., RuLu's River Café, Strada 18 and W.J. Deutsch & Son, Ltd.," Ursone said. "They're making sure we're all very well fed and have plenty to drink," noting specifically a martini fountain from Absolut Vodka. "We're also extremely fortunate to have corporate sponsorship from The Loading Dock, Access Securities, Pitney Bowes and Hampton Inn & Suites" Ursone said. The past 36 years have been filled with live theatrical programming at Sterling Farms. Curtain Call has managed the theatre complex since 1992 and, in the past 8 years alone under Ursone's leadership, has produced over 100 plays, musicals, comedies and other entertainments. "I got my start in this business on the stage of The Kweskin Theatre," Ursone said. "I've enjoyed a wonderful career as a professional actor on stage, film and TV and much of that is due to the nurturing, educational atmosphere that has been part of the programming here all along. The community has supported us all these years, and I'm sure the community will help us again in this major fundraising program," he added. For more information on how to purchase tickets, vote for dancers or learn how to be a sponsor, call Ursone at 203-329-8207 x11 or go online to www.curtaincallinc.com. Curtain Call is the non-profit community-based theatre company in residence at The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT, providing year-round live productions as well as theatre arts educational workshops for youth and adults. Voted BEST LOCAL THEATRE GROUP 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 by the readers of Fairfield County Weekly, and named Best Performing Arts Group 2008 by the readers of StamfordPlus magazine Funding is provided by many local corporations, foundations and individuals, including The Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: A dance party under a tent on the banks of the Saugatuck River - May 10, 2008 - 1:33:31 AM Mystic Seaport announces Annual Education Award winner - May 10, 2008 - 1:32:04 AM Life in turquoise - May 9, 2008 - 3:14:32 PM May 10 proclaimed as Student Innovators’ Day - May 9, 2008 - 2:02:26 PM Bysiewicz closes legislative session - May 8, 2008 - 4:25:14 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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