As the theatre industry continues to find new ways to offer support for those who are hardest hit by current crisis, composers are being invited to write a new song to be recorded by West End stars and a virtual choir to raise funds for theatrical charity Acting For Others.
The brainchild of award-winning producer Danielle Tarento and actor/producer Paul Wilkins, ‘A Song for our Time’ will be chosen by Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown (Honeymoon in Vegas, The Bridges of Madison County, Parade, 13 and The Last Five Years).
Announcing the project, Tarento and Wilkins said: “We want to do something useful, that not only raises money for the self-employed in the performing arts who have been so hard hit by the current situation, but also that creates something utterly meaningful.
“We are joining forces with a host of wonderful humans in order to create something inspiring that harnesses the incredible talent our brilliant industry has to offer. We welcome submissions from anyone… and we mean ANYONE. Whether you’re an established musical theatre writer or an emerging artist, we would love to hear what you have to offer.”
Acting For Others’ chairman Sir Stephen Waley-Cohen added: “We are delighted to be supporting ‘A Song for our Time’ and thrilled to hear that the incredible Jason Robert Brown is onboard.
“We can’t wait to hear the song and thank all of the composers for supporting. It is wonderful to see so many people joining together and supporting Acting for Others at this difficult time.”
For information on how to submit a song, or to get involved in recording the song visit: www.facebook.com/tarentoproductions/.
Please send your recorded song submissions to info@tarento.net by midnight on 10 April 2020.
Acting For Others provides financial and emotional support to all theatre workers in times of need through 14 member charities. For further information or to donate visit www.actingforothers.co.uk.
Angela Thomas
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