The Bellmore production of Rent partners with Pride for Youth

Pride for Youth participants has been given a wonderful opportunity this week. This past Friday we were lucky to have a visit from the Showplace Theatre of Bellmore cast of Rent. The cast of Rent is greatly supportive of Pride for Youth. We are grateful to have them as allies. At our coffeehouse this past Friday night the cast came to speak to our participants. As they spoke about Rent they drew strong parallels between what we do here at Pride for Youth and the message behind the play Rent. “No day but today” is a universal message that we can all use to greatly impact our lives no matter what our backgrounds are, or what our troubles are today. Our kids were also quite excited when they were given the opportunity to sing Seasons of Love on our very own stage with the cast. Pride for Youth is honored to be the recipient of a generous donation from the Rent production. They have already risen over $500 for Pride for Youth. They are also graciously giving discounted tickets to all of our participants, volunteers and employees of Pride for Youth and The Long Island Crisis Center. With the opportunity to buy tickets for $7 instead of $22 we are able to bring up to twenty of our kids to see the show this Thursday free of charge! So many times we are amazed by the support we receive. Pride for Youth would like to thank the Bellmore Cast of Rent for their strong support and the opportunities they have given to our kids. Also, a special thanks to Erinn Furey, who plays the part of Maureen in the show. She had a great, positive presence with our kids, and has spearheaded our partnership with the production. Please feel free to join us at the show. Many of our staff and participants will be at the show Thursday 6/24 at 8pm. Erinn Furey may have a little surprise for our kids, giving them the opportunity to get up on stage with the cast. This is not to be missed!