SEASON GUIDE FOR 2023 - 2024
Ticket Info Visit: SunshineCathedral.org/Arts
1480 SW 9th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 954.463.2004
WELCOME FROM OUR SENIOR MINISTER… WELCOME TO THE SUNSHINE CATHEDRAL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS! The Sunshine Cathedral community recognizes the sacred value of all people and the special gift to the world that LGBTQ+ people are. Sunshine Cathedral (“a different kind of church”, #MyQueerChurch) is a non-doctrinal, inclusive spiritual community that affirms love, celebrates diversity, and wishes for every person to live with hope and joy. That’s why our community includes social and support groups, partnerships with various community and social services organizations, a program that combats food insecurity by feeding up to 800 families each week, and a dynamic Center for the Performing Arts that features quality entertainment for the LGBTQ+ community, often provided by LGBTQ+ artists, and the proceeds from the entertainment are used to serve the LGBTQ+ community.
REV. DR. DURRELL WATKINS Senior Minister
We want people to enjoy soul enriching music, to experience life-enhancing laughter, and when needed, to experience healing, cathartic tears. The Arts provide these amazing miracles and so, without apology, we offer a world-class performing arts series at more than fair prices to bring the community together and offer them moments of affirmation, celebration, and encouragement. We are very proud to offer the arts at Sunshine Cathedral via the Sunshine Cathedral Center for Performing Arts where community is the experience, joy is the message, and your presence is the prayer that sanctifies this space and the time we share together. In addition to enjoying the arts at the Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts, you are always welcome to our Sunday worship services at Sunshine Cathedral and you can find and interact with us on various social media and streaming venues. But if the Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts is simply where you go for concerts, comics, cabarets, and the occasional film showing, then we are happy to offer that service to you and we look forward to sharing the arts with you for years to come. Enjoy the event you’ve come to see, and please, join us again in the very near future. Best wishes always,
Durrell Watkins
Rev. Dr. Durrell Watkins, Senior Minister Sunshine Cathedral
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SUNSHINE CATHEDRAL PERFORMING ARTS SERIES Scan Me As we prepare to launch our 15th Season of the Performing Arts Series, October 2023 - April 2024, with over 35 performances, we invite you to consider becoming a member of the Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts Guild. To book your tickets go to SunshineCathedral.org/PerformingArts. Sunshine Circle - $25.00 – Name appears in program book. Sunshine Sponsor - $50.00 – Congratulatory message to SC Center for the Performing Arts Sunshine Bronze - $150.00 – Vertical or Horizontal business card ad 3.5”x2” or 2”x3.5” Sunshine Silver - $200.00 – Half Page ad 4.5” wide x 3/75” high Sunshine Benefactor - $400.00 – Full Page ad 4.5” wide x 7.5” high Sunshine Gold - $1,200.00 – Individual 1 Season Pass for all shows. Accesses to Pre-Show Gatherings, when applicable. VIP Seating, which includes drinks. VIP Reserved Parking. Name listed in program. Full Page ad 4.5” wide x 7.5” high Platinum $3,600.00 - Corporate 4 VIP Tickets for all shows. Accesses to Pre-Show Gatherings, when applicable. VIP Seating. VIP Reserved Parking. Name listed in program. Organization/Business Ad in Pre-Show Video Sponsors are listed in all electronic Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts Marketing. 2 Full Page ad 4.5” wide x 7.5” high
Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performings Arts is a (501c3) non-profit organization. Our Mission: To positively impact our community by fulfilling two goals. 1.
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Bringing people together through the arts; Empowering performers and audiences through representation, entertainment, and education. To serve as a funding mechanism for our community outreach and social justice programs. Feeding the food insecure, LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth Programs, Anonymous Groups, Social Justice Initiatives, Education: tackling race and LGBTQ+ identity in schools, and much more. Did you know that Sunshine Cathedral Square is your community Square?
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Food Sharing Program feeds 30,000+ annually Houses an LGBTQ+ Senior Day Care Center, Noble A. McArtor Senior Day Center Has an LGBTQ+ Youth Housing Program, Sunshine Pride House Is home to over 40 groups that meet for weekly and daily meetings? Think of Alcoholics Anonymous as one example. Provides compassion/bereavement support to those that have loss in their lives? How We Do This
Through donations from people like you and from profit of all ticket sales paid for shows and events. All profits are directed back into our community to help provide services and support. How can you help? 1. 2. 3. 4.
Continue to buy tickets and enjoy the shows at Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts. Purchase upgraded services for shows known as PS service. Actively share show information with your friends and family so they can join in the amazing performances, and Choose to donate a little more at ticket purchase.
What is PS service? Premium Service or PS is an upgraded experience that includes the following - PS exclusive parking in the front parking lot at Sunshine Cathedral - PS expedited entrance to the performance - PS special cup for you to select the beverage of your choice. Yes, you can refill as well! - PS when possible, a meet and greet with the performers. Not all performers will be available. - PS all of this for an additional $20/ticket Coming soon, the Sunshine Performing Arts Circle? Another way of recognizing all that the Sunshine team does with your support.
Mark Nogal, Director,
Sunshine Cathedral Performing Arts Circle
Thank you
To Our Partners And Supporters
2023-24 SEASON
Please remember to silence your phone for all performances. Thank you.
Join us as we bring our past loves, adventure, and fantasies to the stage for a show that will be hot, wet, sultry and Steamy.
SUNDAY July 9, 2023 4PM
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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JESUS, QUEEN OF HEAVEN
A Award Winning Play By Jo Clifford
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Drawing will be announced Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. $25 Each entry ticket, and if you buy two get one entry free! Airfare is not included To enter, go to SunshineCathedral.org/Raffle All the money raised goes to support the efforts of the Sunshine Cathedral and the greater Fort Lauderdale community.
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Muse Duo
T S I R A T I U G , Y A W O L L O H COLLIN RT LUKE BENEDICT, AND ROBE /PIANIST COMPOSER OCTOBER
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Saturday October 21, 2023 8PM
Comedian
THE NEW BELTERS FEATURING NICOLAS KING & SETH SIKES NYC CABARET STARS
10 28 23 SAT
8PM
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Saturday December 9, 2023 8PM
Anthony Vocalist Nunziata Hosted by GENVAS
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FRIDAY | JANUARY 5TH, 2024 | 8PM
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2024 8PM
DUO FORMOSA CATHERINE LAN, CONCERT PIANIST AND HUIFANG CHEN, VIOLINIST
Saturday January 13, 2024 8PM
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Emmanuel Vass UK Pia
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TOM GOSS Guitarist
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Lea DeLaria comedian, & jazz singer
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Saturday, Jan 20, 2024 7PM
Sunshine Pride House A Safe Haven for Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth
These organizations come together to establish the Sunshine Pride House. This safe-haven center will provide shelter, counseling, education, and life skills to young LGBTQ+ adults who are experiencing housing and food insecurity.
The Sunshine Pride House is a six-bedroom, four-bathroom, 2,854-square-foot duplex
accommodating up to 12 LGBTQ+ young adults. For more information and to support go to
SunshineCathedral.org/PrideHouse
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01.21.24 S U N D AY 6PM
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ALEX ROITMAN TANGO ENSEMBLE (ARTE)
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01 26 24 FRI
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He the South
Chstopher Hambn
Hos ted By A r ts u n i t e d
01 27 24 SAT
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Alexander Zenoz Singer | Ac t
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Latrice Royale
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02 10 24 SAT 8PM
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MARK 11
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HAYES Singer, Song Writer, Composer
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02 16 24 FRI
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Matt
Alber Guitar and Piano
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SATURDAY, FEB 17, 2024 | 8PM | 18+
SUNSHINE CATHEDRAL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS
R&B MEETS POP, THEN OPERA
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FRIDAY, FEB 23, 2024 | 8PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024 8PM
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Anne Steele
Sounds of
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SUNDAY, FEB 25, 2024 | 6PM
CAROLINE RHEA Comedian
03 02 24 SAT
6PM
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03 16 24 SAT
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LEVI KREIS Singer Hosted by ArtsUnited
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03 21 24 THU
7:30PM
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Pianist
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024 8PM
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AMY ARMSTRONG
04 12 24 FRI
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DANA GOLDBERG Comedian
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FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 8PM
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A Liberace Tribute
DAVID MAIOCCO
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Master Chorale of South Flordia CONSIDERING
MATTHEW SHEPARD
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Drawing will be announced Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. $25 Each entry ticket, and if you buy two get one entry free! Airfare is not included To enter, go to SunshineCathedral.org/Raffle All the money raised goes to support the efforts of the Sunshine Cathedral and the greater Fort Lauderdale community.
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CHRISTMAS eve
Non-refundable tickets available at SunshineCathedral.org - select Give
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OUR MISSION IN ACTION: Just some of the programs these performances support
LGBTQ+ Youth 18+ Housing
Sunshine Cathedral, with other community organizations and partnerships, is preparing to launch a designated LGBTQ+ transitional housing program for youth experiencing housing insecurity.
Sunshine Pride House
COMMUNITY
Food Sharing
Sunshine Cathedral feeds 30,000 experiencing food insecurity yearly.
Recovery Programs
Sunshine Cathedral Square Houses over 40 Anonymous Groups weekly providing a safe space for life-saving group programs.
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Elderly Day Care
Sunshine Cathedral’s LGBTQ+ Elderly Day Care provides a safe space for Queer Seniors.
Noble A. McArtor Senior Day Center
Race & Identity Education
Sunshine Cathedral Sponsors the Educational Symposium including 27 states on how to tackle race and identity in schools across the country. 2023 Keynote speaker: Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers.
LESBIAN & QUEER WOMEN
L_BTQ+ Women's History Month Town Hall
National Lesbian Women’s History Month Summit tackling issues of Lesbian & Queer Women face.
Sunshine Cathedral Square will house and sponsor a medical group that specializes in providing gender-affirming care to the Trans community, regardless of their ability to pay.
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LGBTQ+ Television
Sunshine Cathedral Square Houses the largest LGBTQ+ Non-Profit (501c3) television channel in the world. Happening Out Television Network is a Non-Profit (501c3) media company in the same model of PBS and NPR but designed for the LGBTQ+ community. Their Mission is to support the eleven pillars of our LGBTQ+ community. They inform and educate the key issues of our Black community, Latino, Lesbian and Queer Women, Trans, Students and Youth, Seniors, HIV/AIDS and Healthcare, Business, Social Justice, Faith, and Queer Culture.
OUR MISSION IN ACTION: Just some of the programs these performances support
Trans Healthcare
Sunshine Cathedral 52nd Anniversary Capital Make-Over Campaign
It’s TIme for YOUR Sunshine Cathedral To Have a Little “Work” Done! -
Global Fellowship Virtual Production Space Courtyard Renovation & Mural Project (Topp Artist) Food-Sharing Ministry Container Storage Outdoor Gender Neutral Restrooms Renovation Center for Worship and the Arts (AC Upgrade & Stained Glass Doors Completion) Administration Building (AC Upgrade, Window Upgrade) Parking Lot Renewal Chapel Renovation (Future Multi-Purpose Event Space)
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$30,000
Checks may be made payable to: Sunshine Cathedral Foundation
CAMPAIGN “FRONT - RUNNERS” Cathedral Square Benefactors ($10K+) Richard Schwarz & Tom Massey Peter Cinelli, MD Rev. Margarita Rodriguez & Lynda Pantoja Joe Osborne Patrons of the Cathedral ($5K+) Charles LoPiccolo Mark Nogal Rev. Marian Cavagnaro Philip Cordell
Friends of the Foundation Allan Dewes & Austin Lee Rev. Dr. Anne Atwell & Amy Walker Carl Shearer & Mario Rios Catherine Tullo & Karen Dougherty Ed Huckemeyer Gary Grieve & Patrick McGeachen Glenn Lengyel & Martin Drew James & Beth Knight John Kent Keith Muller & Stephen PlesciaKurt Rev. Kevin Tisdol & Michael Mitchell Rev. Kurt Krieger & Larry Bailey Linda Edin & Lydya Chapman
Friends of the Foundation Marc Dickerman Melody Fiore Mike Manning & Andre Castano Philip McChesney & Joel Scinto Phillip Ramsey Ralph Stivali Richard Brown Richard Higgins Robert Bragg Roberta Schuler Stephen Welsch Steven McGhee Walter Dobrowski
CHAPEL OF REMEMBRANCE
Why does a Columbarium belong at the Sunshine Cathedral? A consecrated memorial/resting place for departed loved ones and pets offers comfort to the bereaved. It affirms our belief in the “cloud of witnesses”, the everlasting community of souls that dwell forever in divine Love as well as in our hearts. It is a visible reminder that the Blessed Community cares for its members in life and beyond. It offers a practical and convenient way to plan for one’s own interment thus relieving the surviving family and loved ones the burden of making difficult decisions. It honors the departed in a way that is environmentally friendly. Who Can purchase and use the niches?
While the columbarium is on the grounds of the Sunshine Cathedral and those who are active in the Sunshine Cathedral community and their loved ones are given preferential consideration for securing a niche, anyone who wishes to be interred at the Sunshine Cathedral Columbarium and Memorial Chapel may inquire about the possibility. Church membership or religious affiliation are not requirements for interment. The pastoral staff and governing bodies may determine eligibility, but it is our hope that people will make Sunshine Cathedral their spiritual home in life and their resting place beyond life. For more information and to make a purchase please contact the Sunshine Cathedral Foundation office at 954.462.2730 or email Sunshine Cathedral’s Executive Minister, Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin (Robert@SunshineCathedral.org)
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