"A Celebration of the POWER of the Arts" featuring Stan Zimmerman's "Right Before I Go"

Date & Time Thru Sat 09/21/2024 7 PM

Venue New Tampa Performing Arts Center
Tampa, FL 33647 GET DIRECTIONS

Price $40-$100

Phone Number 813-205-3451

On Friday, September 20 and 21 at 7pm, Powerstories Theatre invites you to “A Celebration of the POWER of the Arts,” an unforgettable evening featuring the powerful and poignant play Right Before I Go. We are honored to have Hollywood acclaimed writer, producer, director, and playwright Stan Zimmerman, the brilliant mind behind Gilmore Girls, The Golden Girls, Roseanne, and The Brady Bunch movies, narrate the play.

Alongside our community’s finest actors, the staged reading will be enriched by a cast of local celebrities, including chief meteorologist Dennis Philips, television anchor Wendy Ryan, Tampa Bay Lighting assistant coach Rob Zettler, Former Miss Florida USA and Miss World USA, journalist Chloe Cabera, publisher 83 Degrees Diane Egner, President and CEO The Crisis Center, Clara Reynolds, Donald Dowridge, Jr. Military Veteran and Motivational Guru, and more – all coming together to support this vital cause.

Zimmerman’s Right Before I Go is a poignant play that brings to life the final words of individuals lost to suicide, including heartfelt messages from celebrities, LGBTQIA, military veterans, and bullied youth. The play also shares powerful stories of survival, illuminating the struggles and resilience, ending with a message of hope, inspiring a conversation, and offering solace that we are not alone in our battles.

Friday, September 20 Event Highlights:

Art Exhibition: Admire the creativity on display from Powerstories Art Wall artists, and Project Return artists.
Culinary Delights: Indulge in a selection of gourmet hors d’oeuvres while you mingle.
Raffle and Silent Auction: Experience the excitement of winning exclusive curated prizes and supporting a great cause.
Founder’s Message and Season Reveal: Be inspired by the vision for Powerstories Theatre’s 25th season.
Live Performance: Enjoy a staged reading featuring local and national celebrities and local actors.
Engaging Talkback: Join the vital conversation with the Crisis Center and other mental health experts.
Musical Encore: End the evening with sweet melodies from Life Amplified Spectacular Prom singers and delectable desserts.
Meet and Greet: Meet the cast and celebrities performing.

Saturday, September 21 Event Highlights:
Art Exhibition: Admire the creativity on display from Powerstories Art Wall artists, and Project Return artists.
Founder’s Message and Season Reveal: Be inspired by the vision for Powerstories Theatre’s 25th season.
Live Performance: Enjoy a staged reading featuring local and national celebrities and local actors.
Engaging Talkback: Join the vital conversation with the Crisis Center and other mental health experts.
Meet and Greet: Meet the cast and celebrities performing.

Your attendance at this event is more than just an evening out; it’s a contribution to pulling back the dark curtain on mental health and bringing these critical conversations to light. By attending, you witness a powerful piece of theatre and contribute to a larger mission of hope and healing. Powerstories is donating a portion of all ticket sales to the Crisis Center, reinforcing our collective commitment to mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

RATED: PG-13
Content Warnings: Mentions of suicide