Plumsted’s stars ready

to take the stage Nov. 3

By clare M. masi

Staff Writer

PLUMSTED — The township is gearing up for its second annual community talent show sponsored by the Plumsted Township Council for the Arts to be presented on Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at New Egypt High School.

More than 34 musical acts, plus poetry readings, original compositions, acting and bits of magic sprinkled in will be only a sampling of the fare in store for guests who attend the show, according to Nancy Bembridge, co-chairwoman of the arts council.

Acts will range from a young saxophone player who is ready to try out his newfound talent, all the way to an accomplished high school student violinist. Middle school student pianists, high school student guitarists and singers, various types of dancers and, of course, the town’s singing, guitar-playing mailman will all grace center stage at the high school.

The entertainment will be varied and upbeat, according to Bembridge, who told Greater Media Newspapers the music selections will range from popular, to inspirational to show tunes, among others. Many of the show’s acts will have a patriotic theme.

Woven throughout the musical presentation, according to Bembridge, will be semiprofessional artists who will be singing and playing the piano.

"We put the show together in a little over a month with a good deal of effort on everyone’s part," said Mitch Geier, chairman of the arts council.

Geier gave much of the credit for putting the show together to his co-chair, Bembridge.

Tickets for the talent show will be sold at the door only on the night of Nov. 3 and are priced at $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12 years old. Geier said half the proceeds from the sale of the tickets will be donated to the American Red Cross for the families affected by the World Trade Center and Pentagon tragedies.

Geier, who once worked as a professional magician, will perform some of his magic in between acts as he serves as master of ceremonies for the talent show.

Refreshments will be available at intermission, according to Sid Taylor, who is in charge of public relations for the arts council.

"This will afford time to talk with the performers and others sharing in the good time," Taylor said.

He reminds people that half the proceeds will be going to those in need.

"Our hearts go out to all the families that have suffered. In this small way we can give a helping hand. Those who are talented have generously responded. Now it’s the residents’ turn to support their community and their country by attending this event," Taylor said.