Benefits & Special Events
A Special Luna Stage Event
Sunday April 7th, 2013
Susan Stein, Photo Credit: Ricardo Barros, 2009
Wednesday February 13th, 2013
The Last Celebrity
A Special Luna Stage Event
Sunday January 13th and 20th, 2013
Bully Workshop
A Special Luna Stage Event
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Supernatural: The Play
Special Music Festival
Saturday, July 28 & Sunday, July 29, 2012
THE LUNA FUSION FEST: THE HEART & SOUL OF ROCK & JAZZ
The festival kicked off Saturday, July 28th at 3 PM with SHORT FUSE - a free children’s workshop with internationally acclaimed percussionist and educator Gregg Bendian (Cecil Taylor, Pat Metheny, Ornette Coleman, William Paterson, Yale) designed to educate, entertain, and inspire.
At 8 PM, THE MAHAVISHNU PROJECT electrified the night as Gregg Bendian was joined by guitarist Jesse Gress, keyboardist Neil Alexander, and bassist Doug Lunn. The Mahavishnu Project reinterprets classic compositions from Jeff Beck, Billy Cobham, John McLaughlin, and Jan Hammer, while seamlessly meshing the beauty of their intricate charts with their own imaginative proficiency.
The Mahavishnu Project (Jesse Gress, Gregg Bendian, Neil Alexander, and Doug Lunn)
On Sunday, July 29th at 3 PM, The Luna Fusion Fest resumed with SOUNDS LIKE FUN - a free recording and production seminar hosted by freelance audio engineer and sound designer Steve Brown (National Public Radio, WBGO-FM, Institute of Audio Research), who sampled, chopped, and remixed classic fusion records utilizing the award-winning Pro Tools audio production software.
Patrons enjoying the ‘Sounds Like Fun’ seminar. Photo Credit: Raymond Helfrich.
At 7 PM, acclaimed alto saxophonist and bandleader Ed Palermo (Tony Bennett, James Brown, Lena Horne, The Tonight Show) explored the timeless wisdom of Frank Zappa during the debut of his latest ensemble entitled EDDY’S CHEMISTRY SET. Luna patrons were captivated by the aural immediacy provided by electric violinist Katie Jacoby, guitarist Bruce McDaniel, saxophonist Cliff Lyons, saxophonist Barbara Cifelli, drummer Ray Marchica, bassist Paul Adamy, keyboardist Paul Kooshian, and pianist Bob Quaranta.
‘Eddy’s Chemistry Set’ performing. Photo Credit: Christopher Drukker.
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Special Family Programming
Saturday, July 13, 2012
MIDSUMMER BREAKOUT!
A rollicking evening of Spanglish music and story with The Casa Band and Storytellers from Luna’s hit show Mi Casa, Tu Casa. A benefit for Luna’s 2012-2013 Season that’s perfect for the whole family!
The Casa Band & Storytellers
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Special Family Programming
Saturday, May 5, 2012
GREAT SCOTT, IT’S MAGIC!
Illusionist Scott Drukker brought his wonderful magic show to Luna Stage! The show featured live animals, lots of audience participation, and fun for the whole family.
Illusionist Scott Drukker performing at Luna
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A Special Film Screening
Monday, April 23, 2012
THE PRESUMPTION OF GUILT: RACE, CLASS, AND CRIME IN AMERICA
Directed by award-winning director Hafiz Farid and co-written by Mr. Farid and Shelley Grodner Seidenstein, the film is based on the best-selling book, The Presumption of Guilt by Charles J. Ogeltree.
Many prominent scholars, authors and religious leaders are featured in the film, including Charles J. Ogletree, Maya Angelou, Alan Dershowitz, Terrie M. Williams, Anita Hill, Tim Wise, Michelle Alexander, Lawrence Watson, Richard L. Taylor, Reverend Reginald Jackson, Larry Hamm, and Reverend Eugene Rivers.
Dr. Maya Angelou at her home with (L to R) Kahlil Farid, Richard Woods, Shelley Grodner Seidenstein and Hafiz Farid. Dr. Angelou shared an outstanding and memorable interview for the documentary film, THE PRESUMPTION OF GUILT.
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A Staged Reading to Benefit Luna Stage
Sunday, April 22, 2012
THE SUNSHINE BOYS by Neil Simon
Directed by James Glossman
Starring: Richard Benjamin, Ami Brabson, Alexander Glossman, Paul Murphy, Michael Pollard, Tony Roberts, Max Shulman, and Angeline-Rose Troy.
Tony Roberts and Richard Benjamin
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A Staged Reading to Benefit Luna Stage
Saturday, January 7 & Sunday, January 8, 2012
KING LEAR by William Shakespeare
Directed by Rob Clare
Starring: Michael Boatman, Ami Brabson, Andre Braugher, Reg E. Cathey, Chad Coleman, Nehassaiu deGannes, Corey Dorris, Suzzanne Douglas, Frankie Faison, Ira Hawkins, Ty Jones, Ezra Knight, Brandon Scott, Austin Smith, and John Douglas Thompson
Frankie Faison (as King Lear) and Nehassaiu deGannes (as Cordelia) in rehearsal for King Lear
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Luna Stage Presents…
December 3 & 10, 2011
MOO-MOO’S MAGICAL WINTER HOLIDAYS
A Holiday Puppet Show for Children
Starring puppeteer and magician Mister Kipley
Mister Kipley and his adorable sidekick Moo-Moo
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Luna Stage Presents…
September 16-17, 2011
PICTURE INCOMPLETE
A new electrically-charged-gospel-drenched-hit-em-fast-and-hit-em-hard one-man musical
Starring Trent Armand Kendall
Music & Lyrics by Michael Polese
Book by Trent Armand Kendall
Direction by Greg Ganakas
Music Direction by Adam Klipple
Originally produced by Onemoe Music
Trent Armand Kendall in Picture Incomplete
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A Special Juneteenth Weekend Celebration
June 17-19, 2011
HARRIET’S RETURN
Based on the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman
Written by & Starring Karen Jones Meadows
Karen Jones Meadows as Harriet Tubman
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A Staged Reading to Benefit Luna Stage
Friday, May 20 & Saturday, May 21, 2011
THE PROFESSIONAL by Nicky Glossman
Directed by James Glossman
Starring: Ed Asner, Prentiss Benjamin, Anthony Blaha, Paul Murphy, Jay O. Sanders
The Cast
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A Twisted Valentine to Benefit Luna Stage
Monday, February 14, 2011
MURDER TOO by David Wiltse
Directed by James Glossman
Starring: Frankie Faison, Mona Hennessy, Jane Mandel & Dave Mason
Jane Mandel, Frankie Faison, Mona Hennessy.
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A Staged Reading to Benefit Luna Stage
Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 7pm
OLD TIMES by Harold Pinter
Directed by James Glossman
Starring: Stephen Colbert, Evelyn McGee & Maryann Plunkett
Stephen Colbert
