Marina Kamen

At Real Brave, a music learning center owned & operated by Dan Powers in Manhattan, Queens, and Oakland, NJ, a skilled staff provides music lessons for people of all ages and levels. Whether a professional or a beginner, REAL BRAVE offers a wide variety of musical instruction, giving qualified musicians the opportunity to have their career in music. Whether a guitar, drums, brass, woodwind, strings, voice, or piano instructor, from the Studio to the Stage, REAL BRAVE is giving to both staff as well as to students of all ages!

This “Musical Health Talk” Broadcast is sure to get you movin', singing and staying entertained.We are joined by two of Broadway's brightest star, Eddie Korbich & Mimi Bessette.

Marina Kamen aka MARINA first had the pleasure of meeting Playwright/Director Eureka Lewis and her son Musical Director/Musician/Composer, Andre Chez Lewis while at one of their plays called "What They' Remember!'

Dramatic explosion with 'What They'll Remember" explores this question: Why would average women commit murder?

Before entering the theatre, we were asked to look at a map on the wall and mark a spot of our personal origin. I admit that I had to think a moment as to exactly how many dots to mark. So many of us come from different areas of the world and this process was fascinating to start with and put me immediately in touch with visions of my relatives past and present in my mind.

Luigi's partner Francis J. Roach pulled together an audience with a 'who's who' of Musical Theatre Performers spanning decades. The house was filled with joy and fabulous feelings for all who had the privilege to experience this great Master of Jazz Dance. This particular evening was also filled with fresh young talent that will forever help to carry the torch paying forward the Luigi Jazz Dance technique.

The Algonquin Kid is based on Michael's experience as child being raised at the opulent and historic landmark building in NYC of The Algonquin Hotel. Located in the heart of NYC, this palatial haven to talent Icons from Ella Fitzgerald to the most unknown up and comers, The Algonquin Hotel's history has housed more talent in NYC than any other structure still in existence. Beautifully woven together by Mr. Colby, The Algonquin Kid-The Musical combines both his personal journey as a child with original material by Mr. Colby in addition to a slew of musical favorites from the American Songbook. This weave helps tell the story of his life growing up in the glory days at this incredible Hotel. The Algonquin Hotel was owned by Mr. Colby's Grandparents, Ben & Mary Bodne from 1946-1987.

Corinna Sowers Adler took us all soaring to High Standards at The Metropolitan Room in NYC. This beautiful soprano was nominated for 2 Tony Awards in the category of Best Musical Theatre Educator of the year. Together with Pianist & Musical Director Alex Rybeck at the keys, Ms. Adler glided her vocals with ease through music from the American SongBook all the way to Billy Joel, John Lennon and Joni Mitchell.

Lee Wilson danced for royalty in Europe, gun-toting revolutionaries in Algeria, American aristocrats at the Metropolitan Opera, and a galaxy of stars on Broadway. She is an award-winning writer,producer and actor linking in Los Angeles.

The Rachel Coalition: Domestic violence touches such a wide array of people and rears its ugly head in various shapes and forms in many of our lives. Child abuse, elder abuse, spousal abuse all come under the heading of Domestic Violence. Neither physical nor emotional violence or both are to be tolerated by any of us. Burying our heads in the sand of silence is not the answer. Bringing this topic into the forefront is important to us all. Important for us to have our eyes and ears open to those that touch our lives and need help.

REACH is a non-for-profit Artistic Development Organization and is the brain child of Julliard Graduate Jason Reed who started REACH 10 years ago in 2005. REACH serves to assist a community in PA with the opportunity to mentor young people through education and the arts.

Why all young Entertainers need to have that 'thick skin' in Show Biz! Along with over 100 tap dance hopefuls,with blue short flowing mini skirt, tan tights and silver classic stripy tap shoes, Dorothy Sapyta showed up ready to 'tap those troubles away' at the Dames At Sea on stage Contest held at the Helen Hayes Theatre in NYC.