Taking my show to Unity of Birmingham!

Hello Friends!

Garrett and I are excited to be returning to Birmingham for our annual visit. This time, there's more exciting news. I'll be performing one of my cabaret shows and I hope if you live in the area, that you'll all be able to come - one night only!

RAISSA KATONA BENNETT in
"IT'S POSSIBLE"
DAVID CALDWELL -MUSIC DIRECTOR
ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT - DIRECTOR
THURSDAY OCT. 2nd - 7 pm.

$25 adults/$12.50 students

All proceeds benefit the "Soar Together" project
Q & A and reception follow the show
PRESENTED AT UNITY OF BIRMINGHAM - 2803 HIGHLAND AVENUE
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - 205-251-3713

When we get back, I'm performing in a benefit in New Haven, CT - here's that info:

Bethesda Lutheran Church is proud to present: “ Broadway Babes With a Twist”
A cabaret to benefit the Merry Milford Musical Theatre. A new adaptive theatre arts program designed to enhance the lives of children with special needs through music, theatre and the arts offered through the City of Milford Recreation Department Adaptive Programs.

Hosted and produced by local Milford resident, Kristin Huffman this cabaret will be an exciting and glamorous evening of Broadway songs…with a twist…performed by stars from the Broadway, cabaret and opera stages. Come celebrate life, with a twist!

Huffman, who starred on Broadway in the Tony award winning revival of Company, heard about Debra Marchese and her desire to start a theatre troupe for children with special needs. After talking with Marchese, Kristin called her Broadway and performer friends who were more than willing to help in this important theatrical adventure to benefit this worthy cause. Those performers include:

Raissa Katona Bennett – Broadway & National: Phantom of the Opera - “Christine Daae”, Chess, with Josh Groban. Cats, “Jellylorum/Griddlebone, Parade -“Lizzie Phagan”.

Cailan Rose – Broadway: Miss Saigon – “Tam”

Kristin Huffman – Broadway: Company – “Sarah”

Maureen Hamill – Cabaret Star: Tavern on the Green & Helen's – NYC, The Fairfield Theatre Company, The Westport Country Playhouse, founder of Hamill Productions.

Mary Jo Duffy - Broadway & International: Senator Joe – “Liberty”, Showboat – “Magnolia”.

Randye Kaye - CT radio personality at STAR 99.9, & WSHU

Janine Ziegler - Professional dancer with her own specialty hula dance troupe, Kahana Hula

Katrina Yockey – Broadway & National: Company, Cabaret, Sweeney Todd – “Pirelli”.

Candy Benge – NYC and Regional Professional Actress/Singer

Maggie Astrup - Professional Opera singer

Dana Rhondel - Professional dancer and visual artist.

Musical Direction is provided by David Harris.

There will be refreshments and a free will offering at the end of the exciting show.

Location: Bethesda Lutheran Church. 305 Saint Ronan St New Haven, CT
Time: Oct 11th, Saturday. Doors open at 6:30. Show starts at 7:00.

Please RSVP to 646-342-3200 as there are only 250 seats available.

If you live in either area, please come and support these worthy causes.

See you back in NYC soon!

In love and light,

Raissa