MTC's Spring Gala Fundraiser
THE MTC VOICE
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Festivities begin at 6:30pm
at MTC
509 Westport Ave in Norwalk, CT
(Click here for directions)
Tickets: $85/each
Front Row Friends: $125/each
All proceeds benefit the scholarship fund and programming of Music Theatre of Connecticut.
We can't wait to see you at this spring's hippest event! The MTC Voice is a fabulous, fun-filled evening of heavy hors d'ouevres, an open bar, and performances by several of the area's most-recognizable amateur celebrities. Become a fan of your favorite contestant by becoming a sponsor and/or attending the event as part of their fan club! Cast your votes at the event and help your contestant become the popular vote winner of The MTC Voice!
Contestant: Dan and Alexa Aron
Coach: Kevin Connors
Contestant: Dave Fish
Coach: Jim Schilling
Contestant: Ben Frimmer
Coach: Kevin Connors
Ben Frimmer received a BFA in Acting from Ithaca College and a Master's in Educational Theatre from New York University. In New York, Mr. Frimmer starred in the World Premeire of Chaim Potok's The Carnival. After a show lived career as a paid actor, Ben decided it was much better to work for free. As a result, in addition to his many hours volunteering on both the Weston and Westport ambulances, he can also be found acting at Curtain Call in Stamford of the Wilton Playshop. As a director, he's been responsible for close to 50 productions with both children and adults including being the founder of Coleytown Company. Mr. Frimmer's favorite production remains his two sons Jonah and Ari who unlike Ben, have performed multiple times on the MTC MainStage.
Contestant: Anthony Kesselmark
Coach: Kevin Connors
About Anthony…
- 27 years together with wife, Lisa.
- Daughter Maia, 17 and son Nate, 11.
- Active youth baseball and hockey coach.
- Restaurant Owner/Operator: Burgerfi of Poughkeepsie /Alley Kat / Alley Kat Wood Fired Pizza Truck.
- Resides in Weston, CT for the past 8 years.
- Always dreamed of being a professional singer but his wife wouldn't let him.
- Enjoys skiing, surfing(attempting), old man softball and spending time with his family.
Contestant: Henry Rapp, III
Coach: Jim Schilling
Contestant: Anthony Santomauro
Coach: Tracey Marble
At age 13 Anthony was dropped from a high school choral performance of Faust because of a “bad” voice. Traumatized for life, in his sixties he decided to study voice, first with Pat Brown, then with former Met Opera soloist Tom Woodman. Initially thought a baritone, it was finally decided he is a tenor. He has performed before large audiences on Long Island and in many Musicales, enjoying a large repertoire from opera to Broadway. Singing is his passion and hobby. He is a noted active professional artist and retired physician. His inspiration is his partner, Jeffrey Hoffman.