Page 2 - Boca Club News - April '24

Page 2, Boca Club News

Broken Sound Musical Comedy Fundraiser from page 1

carts, sang a collection of songs and dazzled with a duet,
“The Prayer,” sung by Louis Mesullam and Priscilla Blum
Silverberg to end Act One.
The show’s clever and witty script was filled with many
double entendres, jokes and an unusual “take” on some of the
most famous fairy tale characters, including a more than casual
relationship between Grandma and the Wolf in “Little Red Riding
Hood” and Peter Pan and Tinkerbell in their later years.
There was even a “Fairy Tale Feud” between Goldilocks
and the Three grown-up Bears against the Big Bad Wolf and
the Three Pigs. The audience ate it up, hungry for more!
The writing of this show for such a worthy cause began in Jasmine, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Goldilocks and
May of 2023, and the rehearsals under the guidance of Mrs. From left: Paula Karp, Jeffrey S. Berger, Trudi Feinman, Mother Goose – Robyn Donner, Anna Kelly, Merle Setren,
Stoltz had been taking place since mid-December. Her talent, Harvey Feinman, Shelley Stoltz Lisa Gordon, Pennie Grodinsky
patience and guidance were clearly evident in the chemistry of
the cast members that made the production a resounding success. The main purpose of the production was to raise funds for All told, our fairy tale fantasy provided a great evening of
In addition, the large digital display and professional sound the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, which provides laughter and community. Most importantly, once again—with
and coordination exceeded those of previous productions, for unique research for cancer studies and cures. The time spent the support of Broken Sound members—Boca Friends has
which all credit goes to Mrs. Meredith Leeds, who was the and the effort of the cast and all who helped present the show given from the heart.
art content provider for much of the graphics. led to the raising of more than $60,000 for Pap Corps. Photos by Harvey Feinman.

Broken Sound Women’s Club Concert from page 1 to seeing it on Broadway. During COVID,
The Women’s Club had suspended off-site
Such memorable cultural trips. Previously, members raved about
events typify the quality concerts at nearby Harid Conservatory and
of programming that the Lynn University. So excitement about the
700-plus members of the Beautiful excursion was especially high.
Broken Sound Women’s One of our board’s challenges is
Club have come to expect. finding speakers and performers with
The Women’s Club was name recognition. Some of our more
created forty-six years ago memorable past speakers included Monica
to celebrate women: our Lewinsky, Chris Evert, Jean Chatzky and
issues, our interests, our author Judy Batalion.
camaraderie. Each program Our line-up for the 2024-2025 season
aims to educate, entertain is almost complete. We’re expecting larger
and enlighten. than ever turn-outs for our varied schedule
We kicked off our season of events. Leading the way, award-winning
in November with media journalist Soledad O’Brien will share
maven extraordinaire, Tina Co-Presidents of the Broken stories about her life and successful career There is never an empty seat at Broken Sound’s Women’s Club events, thanks
Brown. In December, Dr. Sound Women’s Club are in the media industry. Historian Marcia Jo to the remarkable schedule of top-name speakers and performers.
Robert Watson regaled Eilene Schneiderman (left) Zerivitz will follow with the compelling
members with vignettes and Merle Setren. story of the history of Florida’s Jews. according to interests and abilities. We welcome new ideas
about the fascinating lives Changing gears, Dr. Christopher Kelly will address and new members to the board and the organization. When
of America’s First Ladies. We delved deeply into many typical health concerns. He’ll reference his best- members speak we listen. After many requests to change the
Hollywood’s reaction to WW II with Sharon Harris selling book, “Am I Dying? A Complete Guide to your day of the luncheons from Wednesdays, we are delighted to
Zlotnick, who presented a behind-the-scenes exploration Symptoms,” in which he cautions when to chill out and announce that next season’s programs will be held instead
of the iconic film, Casablanca, after we had viewed it the when to freak out. We’ve invited Rene Silvin back after his on Fridays. This change will alleviate the conflicts that many
week before. resounding earlier successful appearance. Next February tennis and golf members faced regularly.
January was a busy month for members. In addition to he’ll lecture on Elizabeth Taylor, her life of passion and Our luncheon programs are open to members of the
the Casablanca program we hosted a sumptuous brunch and resilience. The season will end with a bang as comedienne Broken Sound Women’s Club and guests who live in other
excursion to the Maltz Jupiter Theater to attend Beautiful: Susie Essman will speak about her life, her career and her communities. What a way to have ended this current season
The Carol King Musical. Everyone who participated famous alter-ego, wise-cracking Susie Green, on Larry of excellent programming! Susan Merdinger guided us on
“kvelled” about the production, comparing it favorably David’s long-running TV series, Curb Your Enthusiasm. a trip to musical paradise with her award-winning, brilliant
The Women’s Club of Broken Sound is run by a busy, all performance and insightful remarks.
Editor ............................................................................ Nils A. Shapiro hands-on-board voluntary team. We divide and conquer tasks Photos by Jon Ricco.

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