INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM

Past Productions

The Light

Performances: January 20-22, 2015
Venue: Shetler Studios

THE MUSIC
Janis Russell - Vocals
Sally White - Vocals
J. David Williams - Piano/Vocals

THE THEATRE
"A Cross to Bear" by Colleen Cosgrove
Directed by Rebecca Hengstenberg
Cast:

Keith E. Johnston as Darrell
Thursday Farrar as Gail
Brenda Denmark as Tracee

Actors appeared courtesy of Actors Equity Association

THE DANCE
Dancers:

Cashel Sapphire Campbell
Noemi DiGregorio
Thiago Williams

Photos by Lilia Trenkova

Love - Part 1

Performances: December 15-17, 2017
Venue: 124 Bank Street Theater

THE MUSIC
Kymbali Craig

THE THEATRE
"Lady Wife" by Anne Connolly
Directed by Samantha Ives
Cast:

Anne Connolly
David Licht

Actors appeared courtesy of Actors Equity Association

THE DANCE
"Hmm...Oh...Ahh"
Choreographed by Frederick Curry
Dancers:

Kerriane Cody

Lisa Herlinger-Thompson
Kim Wojcieszek

Love - Part 1 1/2

A SPECTRUM VARIETY VIRTUAL SHOWCASE

Performance: August 6, 2020
Venue: Zoom

THE MUSIC
Desiree Jaha - Vocals
Andrew Novoa - Keyboard

THE THEATRE
“To my Son” by Tyedanita McLean
Cast: Patryce Williams

THE DANCE
Dancer & Choreographer: Lisa Herlinger-Thompson
Music: Anderholm and Florence & the Machine

Love - Part 2

A SPECTRUM VARIETY VIRTUAL SHOWCASE

Performance: December 17, 2020
Venue: Zoom

THE MUSIC
Judy Gorman - Vocals / Guitar

THE THEATRE
"Next Fall" by Geoffrey Nauffts
Cast: Alejandro Lopez

THE DANCE
Dancer & Choreographer: Nimisha Mahiyaria

"Eclipsing Art" - Music composed by Nimisha Mahiyaria featuring Vincent Pierce Smith
"All I Was Doing Was Breathing" - Music - David Brunner

Love - Part 3

A SPECTRUM VARIETY VIRTUAL SHOWCASE

Performance: January 21, 2021
Venue: Zoom

THE MUSIC
“Rich Girl” an original piece by Bear Fox
Vocalist: Bear Fox

THE THEATRE
Monologue from "Five Finger Exercise" by Peter Shaffer
Cast: Mario McEntee

THE DANCE
"Traditional"
Dancer & Choreographer: Crystal Ife Sekhem

Peace - Part 1

A SPECTRUM VARIETY VIRTUAL SHOWCASE

Performance: February 25, 2021
Venue: Zoom

THE MUSIC
Pianist: Lucille Dandrigde

“How High the Moon” by Nancy Hamilton & Morgan Lewis
"Peace Piece" by Bill Evans

THE THEATRE
Performer: Jessica Malavez
An original piece about Peace

THE DANCE
"Time Capsule: A Physical Documentary"
Conceived, Choreographed & Directed by Valerie Green / Dance Entropy
Performed by Richard Scandola
Music by Mark Katsaounis
Camera & Editing by Alex Lopez

Peace - Part 2

A SPECTRUM VARIETY VIRTUAL SHOWCASE

Performance: March 25, 2021
Venue: Zoom

THE MUSIC
Vocalist: Janis Russell
Bass: Mike Weatherly

THE THEATRE
"A Conversation Only"
Cast: Allen C. Harris
Music Accompaniment: Eric Wyatt

THE DANCE
Dancer & Choreographer: Thiago Williams
"Tempo Perdido" by Tiago Ioric

Peace - Part 3

A SPECTRUM VARIETY VIRTUAL SHOWCASE

Performance: April 29 , 2021
Venue: Zoom

THE MUSIC
Vocalist: Daralyn Jay
Bass guitar: Bruce Weber

THE THEATRE
"Suicide Play"
by Audrey Cefaly
Directed by Wendy Waring
Cast: Mark Byrne, Liliane Klein

THE DANCE
Dancer & Choreographer: Joan Liu

Woman - Part 1

A SPECTRUM VARIETY VIRTUAL SHOWCASE

Performance: May 27 , 2021
Venue: Zoom

THE MUSIC
Vocalist: Erin Cronican

THE THEATRE
"Woman"
Jacqueline Sophia

THE DANCE
Dancer & Choreographer: Alka Nyyar

INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM

The S.G.B. Generation Bridge

The S.G.B. Generation Bridge is a 5-7 week program where seniors (60+) and teens (13-18) come together twice a week for two hours. The program's outcome is shaped by material that develops through improv games, discussions, and group activities. The program is lead and taught by a theatre professional and guest artists. At the end of the workshop, the material is performed as a celebration of what we have discovered. The invited audience includes friends, family, and community members.

The SGB name is inspired by Shirley G. Bannister, a senior with a youthful vision.

Benefits

Shared and better understanding between populations that are drifting apart.
Regain the gift of oral history for younger participants and provides joy and companionship for seniors.
Teach and share new themes to diverse population.

Promote the idea of giving back through charitable donations.
Introduce awareness of the healing power of performance.

Photo Gallery

Testimonials

"We had an amazing time! It was so wonderful for me to see the residents participating and truly enjoying the class. A number of residents approached me after the gathering to tell me that they hope we do this again sometime and they were surprised how much fun they had. One lady commented that just being around so many younger people made her feel like she was back in college for that hour. Thank you for a great experience!"

— Heather Thomas
Social Events Coordinator
Thornton Hall and Bodwell (MCSHC)

"During the course of the internship, I began to notice positive changes in my students. They would be more willing to speak up in the classroom, and those that tended to be confrontational at times, softened up and began to take things more seriously. It was evident that they now felt a part of an amazing experience, and it was encouraging them to be positive in every possible way."

— Jane Valit
English Teacher
Community Service Coordinator
(CLICK HERE to read entire letter.)

"It was really fun. At first I was kind of nervous about being around the older generation. I kept feeling that if I did something wrong that I would be scolded. As the program continued I had eventually started to warm up to them. My favorite part of the program was the games. My family is vey competitive so if someone makes a mistake they are kicked out of the game. But when I made a mistake I didn't get laughed at, I got laughed with. This program was just a really great experience and I hope that I could do it again."

— Trevor, 16
Student Participant

"The program for me was a big high. For seniors to work so closely with teens was most enjoyable. We were lucky we had a great group of teens. We all learn from others and hopefully the teens might have learned a bit from the seniors. Mondays and Thursdays wil lnot be the same since our group has ceased meeting. I hope that either this program or a similar one will begin again."

— Fred
Senior Participant