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'The Rhapsody Players' Concert at Shore Hill Senior Center

Tuesday September 26, 2006 at 7:00pm

The Bay Ridge community was treated to an exciting evening of song last Tuesday evening, September 26, as Narrows Community Theater presented a concert of Gershwin music, featuring the Rhapsody Players, at the Shore Hill Community Center, Shore Road and 91st Street. This free event was presented by NCT as part of their outreach program to the community. As current NCT President, Susan Huizinga, told the audience, “NCT is grateful to have the use of the community room for meetings and rehearsal space. This program is our way of saying thank you for all of your support”.

David Forsyth, the founder and first president of Narrows Community Theater (now celebrating its 35th season), introduced the singing group with his infamous humor and charm. “I keep singing at auditions, but, for 35 years they never gave me a part”. “What? Are you surprised that I remember my lines?” Even after 35 years, David still remains a favorite of the ladies.

The singers included seasoned NCT performers John Heffernan, Kevin Sweeney, Eileen Monahan, Colleen Martin, Donna Heffernan, and NCT veteran Mickey Sullivan, who, along with David Forsyth, was a founding member of NCT. Also joining the group were newcomers Anthony Marino and Kiernan Hamilton. Music was provided by the very talented pianist, Elliot Sneider.

The night of entertainment included such favorites as “Summertime”, “Someone to Watch Over Me”, “Embraceable You”, and a very humorous rendition of “It Ain’t Necessarily So”. The evening was a great success that had the audience humming the famous and even some of the not so famous Gershwin tunes.

The next presentation by NCT will be its fall production of the musical, Jekyll & Hyde, on October 28 & 29, November 3, 4 & 5, at St. Patrick’s Auditorium (97th/4th Ave). For more information, call 718-482-3173 or email nct@nctheaterny.com

written by: Ann Gubiotti, NCT Vice President

Pictured above: from left to right
Donna Heffernan, Kevin Sweeney, Eileen Monahan, John Heffernan, Kiernan Hamilton, Colleen Martin, Anthony Marino
- The Rhapsody Players -

Pictured above: David Forsyth - Founder & 1st President of NCT

Pictured Above: Mickey Sullivan - One of NCT's Original Members

Pictured Above: from left to right
Colleen Martin, Donna Heffernan, Eileen Monahan

Pictured Above:
Eileen Monahan and Elliot Sneider

Pictured above: from left to right
Kevin Sweeney, Donna Heffernan, Eileen Monahan, John Heffernan, Kiernan Hamilton, Colleen Martin,
and David Forsyth at the Microphone

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