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Heather Hodgson-Kosoy's "Screwball Comedy" coming to Atlantis Theater in April to benefit four local charities

Thu, Mar 28th 2024, 12:28 PM
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Screwball Comedy, a play written by Norm Foster, produced by Heather Hodgson Kosoy and starring Hodgson Kosoy along with well known local actor D. Sean Nottage, will open in April promising laughs for theater-goers and a financial boost for four local causes.

Ranfurly Homes for Children will join Bahamas Feeding Network, Bahamas National Trust (BNT), and Lend a Hand Bahamas as beneficiaries with all net proceeds going to the four charities. The nine-night event will run April 11-14 and 16-20 at the Atlantis Theater, Paradise Island.

Screwball Comedy is Hodgson-Kosoy's third production. Last year's Comedy for a Cause raised $90,000, with the Bahamas Feeding Network, Bahamas National Trust and Lend A Hand Bahamas each receiving $30,000.

Screwball Comedy takes the humor one hilarious step further with belly laughs in almost every line of the comedic journey and gutsy narrative of an ambitious, tough young woman in the 1930's planning to catapult her life from perfume salesperson to renowned reporter. Pitted against the man considered the gold standard of journalism to get to the bottom of a news story, the unlikely competitors' uproarious banter is seasoned with her salvos while he swallows gulps of wine and pride.

The play by Foster, considered Canada's most produced playwright, also stars Maria Dinn and Stephen Sparks who returns after wowing audiences with his performance in The Long Weekend last year.

For Hodgson-Kosoy, acting, producing and giving back go hand-in-hand.

"I am so fortunate in life, being able to use my skills on stage to bring laughter to audiences and at the same time, in some small way, to bring relief to those in need," says Hodgson-Kosoy. "In both instances they make life a little brighter whether in a theater chuckling or at the receiving end of a food distribution."

For first-time beneficiary Ranfurly Homes for Children, the donation will help to fill a gap the home faces monthly to cover food and electricity costs. Some 80 percent of Ranfurly's operating revenue comes from the local community.

"We are absolutely delighted and honoured to be a part of this. It's wonderful that they are able to raise money and give to local charities," said Joey Premock, president of the homes on Mackey Street that have served as a safe haven for over 60 years and are currently home to 23 boys and girls ages 12-17. Ranfurly is completing a long-awaited transition home for those who have nowhere to stay and no family to turn to once they leave high school and are no longer able to stay at the place they have called home for their teen years.

Other recipients expressed similar appreciation.

"Last year's event was such a treat," said Director of Lend a Hand Bahamas Shelagh Pritchard.

"We were so appreciative of the efforts and proceeds. I and many others are looking forward to enjoying a fun evening filled with laughter."

The Bahamas National Trust's Executive Director Lakeshia Anderson also expressed "heartfelt thanks and appreciation for again selecting BNT as one of the charitable organizations." And Bahamas Feeding Network's Executive Director Nicolette Archer pledged the volunteer-led organization's complete support, describing conditions post-Covid as "more challenging than ever before with hunger continuing at a pace faster than donations can match despite rising employment figures. We are extremely grateful for Sterling's continuing support as we face challenges and try to stretch our food parcels more every month."

Sterling Global Financial, Sterling Hurricane Hole, Island Site Development and 2Hoops Productions return as Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors.

Tickets for the showing are now available for purchase online at atlantisbahamas.com/events or you can call 363-6601. For group rates, email box.office@atlantisparadise.com or visit the Atlantis Box Office located in the Convention Center. Ticket prices range from $42.90 - $82.50 (prices include VAT). https://www.atlantisbahamas.com/events/screwball-comedy

Screwball Comedy, a play written by Norm Foster, produced by Heather Hodgson Kosoy and starring Hodgson Kosoy along with well known local actor D. Sean Nottage, will open in April promising laughs for theater-goers and a financial boost for four local causes.
Ranfurly Homes for Children will join Bahamas Feeding Network, Bahamas National Trust (BNT), and Lend a Hand Bahamas as beneficiaries with all net proceeds going to the four charities. The nine-night event will run April 11-14 and 16-20 at the Atlantis Theater, Paradise Island.
Screwball Comedy is Hodgson-Kosoy's third production. Last year's Comedy for a Cause raised $90,000, with the Bahamas Feeding Network, Bahamas National Trust and Lend A Hand Bahamas each receiving $30,000.
Screwball Comedy takes the humor one hilarious step further with belly laughs in almost every line of the comedic journey and gutsy narrative of an ambitious, tough young woman in the 1930's planning to catapult her life from perfume salesperson to renowned reporter. Pitted against the man considered the gold standard of journalism to get to the bottom of a news story, the unlikely competitors' uproarious banter is seasoned with her salvos while he swallows gulps of wine and pride.
The play by Foster, considered Canada's most produced playwright, also stars Maria Dinn and Stephen Sparks who returns after wowing audiences with his performance in The Long Weekend last year.
For Hodgson-Kosoy, acting, producing and giving back go hand-in-hand.
"I am so fortunate in life, being able to use my skills on stage to bring laughter to audiences and at the same time, in some small way, to bring relief to those in need," says Hodgson-Kosoy. "In both instances they make life a little brighter whether in a theater chuckling or at the receiving end of a food distribution."
For first-time beneficiary Ranfurly Homes for Children, the donation will help to fill a gap the home faces monthly to cover food and electricity costs. Some 80 percent of Ranfurly's operating revenue comes from the local community.
"We are absolutely delighted and honoured to be a part of this. It's wonderful that they are able to raise money and give to local charities," said Joey Premock, president of the homes on Mackey Street that have served as a safe haven for over 60 years and are currently home to 23 boys and girls ages 12-17. Ranfurly is completing a long-awaited transition home for those who have nowhere to stay and no family to turn to once they leave high school and are no longer able to stay at the place they have called home for their teen years.
Other recipients expressed similar appreciation.
"Last year's event was such a treat," said Director of Lend a Hand Bahamas Shelagh Pritchard.
"We were so appreciative of the efforts and proceeds. I and many others are looking forward to enjoying a fun evening filled with laughter."
The Bahamas National Trust's Executive Director Lakeshia Anderson also expressed "heartfelt thanks and appreciation for again selecting BNT as one of the charitable organizations." And Bahamas Feeding Network's Executive Director Nicolette Archer pledged the volunteer-led organization's complete support, describing conditions post-Covid as "more challenging than ever before with hunger continuing at a pace faster than donations can match despite rising employment figures. We are extremely grateful for Sterling's continuing support as we face challenges and try to stretch our food parcels more every month."
Sterling Global Financial, Sterling Hurricane Hole, Island Site Development and 2Hoops Productions return as Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors.
Tickets for the showing are now available for purchase online at atlantisbahamas.com/events or you can call 363-6601. For group rates, email box.office@atlantisparadise.com or visit the Atlantis Box Office located in the Convention Center. Ticket prices range from $42.90 - $82.50 (prices include VAT). https://www.atlantisbahamas.com/events/screwball-comedy
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