 | | | Performers for Progress members at last year's show. Photo provided
| | | | | | Performers for Progress offers students the unique opportunity to help others by showcase their talents - singing, acting, music and magic - while the student-run theater group raises money for different charities. "By giving their time and talent, they are helping others out. This offers a fun and gratifying chance for community service," said Performers for Progress director Samuel Shane. This year's performance, scheduled at 7 p.m. Oct. 17-18 at Miramonte High School, benefits BuildOn - a global non-profit that works to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and low expectations through service and education.
"Performers for Progress appreciates this organization's mission statement and outlook because they don't just come in and give money to the community; rather they keep a continuous relationship with them," said Shain.
PfP is also offering a new addition to its program this year by hosting a volunteer day, where students have the chance to help out with the chosen charity through services other than performing. "We will be hosting a service day in San Francisco Oct. 12 and will be taking a group of students to help at a food bank," said Shain.
Tickets for the Oct. 17-18 shows are $6 for students, $12 for adults, and can be purchased online at www.performersforprogress.com.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA