Kretzer Piano Music Foundation to Present 3rd Annual
PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE
At The Harriet Himmel Theater on August 19
Award-Winning Director Clive Cholerton Will Guide
Clive Cholerton
18 Talented Doctors in Fun-Filled Benefit for
Adopt-a-Family of the Palm Beaches, Faith’s Place
& Kretzer Piano Music Foundation
(West Palm Beach, FL – July 29, 2014) The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation, sponsor of last fall’s hugely successful “Keys to the Cities” campaign (painted pianos), has announced that well known local theater director Clive Cholerton will be staging the 3rd annual PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE (PTS), which will be held at The Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace in West Palm Beach on Tuesday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m.
“Speaking for the 18 talented doctors and other performers participating in the upcoming fun-filled fundraiser, we are thrilled to have Clive Cholerton bring his extensive theatrical experience and show-stopping expertise to the upcoming PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE,” said founder Kathi Kretzer.
Cholerton is the director of the concert version of the Frank Loesser musical The Most Happy Fella, which is running through August 3 at Palm Beach Dramaworks, where he previously directed Camelot, Man of La Mancha, Company and Zorba. Formerly he was artistic director of Caldwell Theatre Company, where he introduced the Broadway concert format to South Florida audiences. For the upcoming PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE, his former Caldwell colleague Patricia Burdett will assist him.
Among the talented doctors that Mr. Cholerton will be directing are:
+ Dr. John Fernandez is from Stuart, who is affiliated with Emergency Medicine at Sebastian River Medical Center. He is a rock singer and a guitarist and a member of the doctors band.
+ Dr. Kenneth Fuquay is from West Palm Beach, who is affiliated with the Pulmonology Departments at both the Jupiter Medical Center and the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Fuquay plays the classical guitar.
+ Dr. Xavier Garcia is a Veterinarian and owner of the El Cid Animal Clinic in West Palm Beach. The opera-singing Dr. Garcia was an audience favorite at tat past concerts.
+ Dr. Peggy Hunter is a resident of Boca Raton associated with both PBC Dermatology and the JFK Medical Center. A PTS first timer, Dr. Hunter is a classical pianist.
+ Dr. Gordon Johnson is a retired Pathologist and former Chief of Staff of Wellington Regional Medical Center where he presently is serving on the Board. Dr. Johnson is a vocalist who will serve as one of the PTS emcees.
+ Dr. Andrew Moffitt is an Internist with privileges at both the Jupiter Medical Center and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Moffitt is a singing guitarist (a la James Taylor), who also performed in the first PTS in 2012.
+ Dr. Lourdes Nieves is a Pediatrician with Foundcare, and she will dance the Flamenco with Dr. Sonia Nunez, An Adult Neurologist associated with Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.
+ Dr. Lyda Rodriquez is a Board Certified Pediatrician and a partner with Infants and Children PA, who has privileges at Jupiter Medical Center and St. Mary’s Medical Center. A ballroom dancer, she will be dancing with her teacher, international Dancing Champion Alex Foraponov.
+ Dr. Thomas Rowe is in General Surgery at Jupiter Medical Center. Another three-time PTS performer, Dr. Rowe plays the bass guitar in the doctors band.
+ Dr. Robin Shecter of Wellington is Dermatology Residency Director at West Palm Hospital and is on staff at Wellington Regional Medical Center.
+ Dr. Robin Sykes is a Plastic Surgeon at both Jupiter Plastic Surgery and the Jupiter Medical Center. A talented flautist, Dr. Sykes will also sing with the doctors band.
+ Dr. Richard Wayne is an Anesthesiologist with Comprehensive Pain Management and the West Palm Hospital. He is a comedian and a two-time PTS performer.
+ Dr. Richard Weiner is an Orthopedic Surgeon affiliated with Orthopedic Care Specialists, St. Mary’s Medical Center and the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Weiner is a pop pianist.
+ Dr. Maureen Whelihan is in Obstetrics/Gynecology and is affiliated with Elite GYN Care of the Palm Beaches and Wellington Regional Medical Center. Dr. Whelihan will serve as one of the two emcees in August.
+ Dr. Jack Zeltzer of Lake Worth is a Vascular Surgeon associated with Palm Beach Surgical Associates, Palms West Hospital, Wellington Regional Medical Center and JFK Medical Center. He is the Immediate Past President of the Palm Beach County Medical Society and is the drummer in the doctor band.
Also performing will be: Dr. Robin Arrigo, a concert pianist who earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the University of Miami; Dr. Linda Johnson, pianist; Gareth Johnson, violinist, who recently returned from touring with Joshua Bell; Wayne Perry, trombonist and vocalist; Micailah Lockhart, vocalist from Faith’s Place and the first place winner in Junior Achievement’s “Watch a Rising Star” competition; Lylybell Zhou, pianist and “Kretzer Kid,” and the Drum Line and Steel Drummers from Faith’s Place.
Tickets are $75 each (tax deductible) and can be purchased by calling Complete Ticket Solutions at 866.449.2489. Profit raised from the PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE will benefit three valuable local nonprofit organizations:
+ Adopt-a-Family of the Palm Beaches is dedicated to restoring formerly homeless families in crisis to stability and self-sufficiency by providing access to all-encompassing services to families and their children. ()
+ Faith’s Place Center for Education in Pleasant City prepares young minds for the future by providing educational services in the form of preschool, tutorials, extended care and college prep programs. ()
+ Kretzer Piano Music Foundation provides performance opportunities for young musicians by sponsoring music events and aid/scholarships for music instruction to children from low-income families. ()
“The PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE is part of Kretzer Piano’s ongoing ‘Music for the Mind’ concert series benefitting children’s charities and music education,” said founder Kathi Kretzer. “This exciting concert will feature ballroom dancers, vocalists, instrumentalists, a doctor band and even a comedian. This music-packed event is truly the perfect prescription for a great evening.”
“Best of all, the first two Showcases raised more than $90,000 for underprivileged children in Palm Beach County.” She added, “Of course, we’re still looking for sponsors for this fundraising concert. Anyone interested can call me at 561.748.0036.”
Grand Sponsor of this year’s PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE is Kathryn Fox, with Palms West Hospital Medical Staff serving as Gold Sponsor and The Medical Staff of Wellington Regional Medical Center as Silver Sponsor. Additional sponsors include LKD Certified Public Accountants, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Raymond James Financial Services, South Florida Radiation Oncology, Medical Staff of JFK Medical Center, UBS Financial Services and the L. Jules Arkin Family Foundation.