What we’re about
This is a group for anyone interested in entertaining others - singers, musicians, comedians, poets, etc. Whether you are a first-timer or a professional entertainer, you'll have an opportunity to share your talents and be supported by an audience of well wishers! A perfectly safe place to take a risk.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Open Mic NightUnity Center, Norwalk, CT
Pianist/Host: Kenneth Gartman
Featured Entertainer: Raissa Katona BennettCost: $10
Sign-up for those who wish to perform is from 6:30 (when the doors open) to 6:55 pm. There are a limited number of spots and they are on a first come, first served basis. Many people are there at 6:30 when the doors open to sign up!
Comedians, poets, writers and musicians are all welcome...and of course audience members! If you want Kenneth to accompany you at the piano, bring music printed out in your key. All singers are encouraged to sing with live accompaniment.
The evening is structured as a traditional open mic night with the Featured Entertainer doing a set in the middle of the evening.
We ask that you keep your material 'family friendly'.
Some snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Buy 1 get 1 free next door at BANC House after the event. http://www.bjryans.com/banchouse/home.aspx?no_redirect=true
RAISSA KATONA BENNETT (Featured Entertainer) - Broadway: “Christine Daae” in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CHESS in concert. First National Tours: CATS, PARADE, The National Theatre of the Deaf’s A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES. Off-Broadway includes “Mother Hawkins” in Air Supply’s Graham Russell’s DEVIL AND THE DEEP, and “Mother/Vanna” in WATER FROM THE MOON. In her hometown of Norwalk, she appeared as “Helen” in FUN HOME, “Truvy” in STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Music Theatre of CT. Recently she appeared as “Mrs. Potts” in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Summer Theatre of New Canaan and on TV’s “Law and Order SVU”. Concert & Headliner venues include: Feinstein’s, Metropolitan Room, Iridium, Beechman, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Town Hall, 54 Below, Algonquin. Raissa is a MAC & BISTRO Award winning host/producer/creator of the non-profit concert series devoted to the “greening” of city spaces and has CD’s on LML Music Label at Amazon & iTunes. www.raissakatonabennett.com
Kenneth Gartman (Host/Pianist) – Kenneth is a New York City based Singer, Pianist, Vocal Coach, Music Director, Director and Producer. As an actor and singer Gartman toured with the Broadway national tour of “The Music Man”, internationally on the Live BBC Broadcast of “Simply Sondheim”, and throughout Ireland in “A New York Songbook: Way Off Broadway”. He released his debut solo album “We Need a Little Christmas” in 2020. As a Music Director his passion is new musical theatre works, concerts and cabarets - Inner Voices III: Arlington (Off-Broadway); Madame Clicquot (Studio Cast Recording and upcoming production); The White City, Broadcast and The ToyMaker (Eugene O’Neill National Music Theatre Conference); Numerous readings, cast recordings, demos, cabaret workshops, cabaret shows, benefits, awards presentations and concerts. For more information, visit www.KennethGartman.com
