Richard Skipper Celebrates Pride In Our Art!

Описание: I will be joined by

Joshua Desjardins: Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Joshua graduated with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA. He is currently living in New York City where he’s been recording music since 2011. His most popular single, “I’m a Nerd,” is a huge success on iTunes, and the music video on YouTube is up to 100k views and counting! He also takes pride in his original one-man show, “Nerds Among Us,” and two-man show, “Joshing Around,” which also stars Joshua Warr. In 2016, Joshua published his first children’s book, “The Tale of Two Princes“ along with his illustrator and friend, Michael Hetrick of Hetrick Designs. Desjardins has a passion for technology and loves editing video reels together for fellow performers, and also includes web development for actors in his “special skills.” https://www.joshuadesjardins.com

Ilene Graff : an actress and singer best known for her role as Marsha Owens on the 1980s sitcom Mr. Belvedere. Before her television career, she was an established Broadway entertainer and has continued her musical endeavors throughout her life. https://www.ilenegraff.com

Tess La Bella is an award winning SAG-AFTRA voice-over artist, actor, comic , and producer. Through theater and storytelling, Tess combined animation voice-over with her passion for children's literacy. She's personified everyone from the Big Bad Wolf to Mrs. Claus. Follow Tess LaBella on Amazon

Debi Toni, aka "Double Trouble," is an AEA*(Equity), SAG-SIG, MAC Entertainer. Beyond cruise ships and numerous regional shows, Debi's NYC Off-Broadway credits include the Street Accordionist in The Three Sisters directed by Bill Macy and the Lead Role, Phoebe, in Robin Spielberg's Balloonland, both with the Atlantic Theater Company. Her third NYC credit was the principal role of Tina's best friend, Donna Marsala, in Tony and Tina's Wedding, 1st & 2nd Companies. Debi's other endeavors include NYC Cabaret, Film, TV, Voice-Overs, Amazon Audio Book Narration, Musical and Choral Direction, Choreographer, Arranger, Accompanist, Composer, Author and Songwriter. Ms. Toni has a Masters of Music Degree in Music Education and she's established a thriving teaching business, Debi Toni Music Studios, LLC, a one-stop shop for Voice, Piano, Instrumental and Musical Theater. Debi created The Dreamers Collection of Sing-a-long Song Books © and The Piano for Dreamers Christmas Series ©.
Debi Toni's Motto is "Music Changes Lives!" https://debitoni.com

Kevin Winkler enjoyed a career of more than twenty years as a curator, archivist and library administrator at the New York Public Library, prior to which he was a professional dancer. He is the author of the new book Everything is Choreography: The Musical Theater of Tommy Tune (Oxford University Press, 2021). The Dance Historian Is In: Kevin Winkler on Tommy Tune
Date and Time
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 1 - 2:30 PM
End times are approximate. Events may end early or late.

Location
Online
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center
https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/...

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