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Salvation Army in Chelsea distributes
1,000 free masks to those in need
BY TODD MAISEL
In a deal with Halo masks, the Salvation Army in
Manhattan was able to give out up to 1,000 masks of
different sizes to the homeless and needy New Yorkers
to keep them safe during the continuing COVID-19
pandemic and prevent a resurgence of the virus.
People lined up at the 14th Street headquarters in Manhattan
Monday morning to receive the special PPE masks,
a washable, reusable mask complete with insert fi lter good
for 200 hours of use. The mask distribution is part of the
Salvation Army effort to help members of the community
stay safe from COVID-19 while providing more than 200
meals a day just at this facility, to the homeless and the
many needy, some of whom have become unemployed
because of the pandemic.
Major Kevin Stoops, general secretary of the Salvation
Army Divisional headquarters, said his organization has an
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A Salvation Army worker distributes masks and
gets a show of appreciation.
opportunity to distribute Halo Masks made by Halo Life,
to distribute the masks to those coming to the soup kitchen
for lunch. He said many are homeless or unemployed due
to the COVID-19 pandemic and he said many are “vulnerable”
and “don’t have access to masks of this quality.”
“This is a high-quality mask given to us by Halo Life today
so that they can get in the hands of those who most desperately
need it,” Stoops said. “Halo has made the commitment
for every mask they sell, they will donate one to be distributed
out to us to those who most need it. Those who come here
to receive food, we are placing masks in their hands so that
they can be safe from the coronavirus, but also the people
they come into contact with are safe as well.”
The Salvation Army on 14th Street expects to serve 150
to 275 meals in one day, Monday through Friday. Meals
are grab-and-go because of the virus and to prevent mass
gatherings that spread the contagion.
“This is important for people who don’t have access to
a lot of protective equipment,” Stoops said.
Mathew Washington stood in line and received his mask
from Stoops. He said he was grateful for the help he was
receiving.
The Salvation Army on 14th Street in Manhattan
was giving out 1000 Halo masks to protect the
homeless and others in need of PPE protection.
Betty Baez distributes masks to the needy.
“I think these masks are great – you can just feel the
quality if it and it can be used in warmer times,” he said.
“I had a mask on, but this one is much better than the one
I just took off. I feel much safer.”
The distribution is all day Monday and might be distributed
later as supplies last.
The Salvation Army on 14th Street in Manhattan
was giving out 1000 Halo masks to protect the
homeless and others in need of PPE protection.
New York City students can learn tips for college
auditions through online musical theater program
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
New York City students who are
looking to pursue musical theater
in college will have a shot at getting
feedback from musical theater professionals
in a new online training program.
Broadway Dreams is hosting ZOOMIFIEDS,
a new mentor-driven musical theater
training that aims to give students a leg up
on the college audition process. The program
will take place from Wednesday, Aug.
12 through Sunday, Aug. 16. Participating
colleges include New York City’s own Manhattan
School of Music and Pace University.
“For years now, Broadway Dreams has
worked closely with the brilliant educators
who are responsible for some of the nation’s
top college and university musical
theater programs to offer our students
unique access and information through
Broadway Dreams University,” said
Broadway Dreams Co-Founder and President,
Annette Tanner. “We are incredibly
thrilled to have assisted countless students
and parents navigate the daunting college
audition process and we are proud of the
tremendous acceptance rate for Broadway
Dreams students across the country.”
ZOOMIFIEDS classes and seminars for
students will cover a wide range of topics,
including how to master pre-recorded and
live-streamed auditions in the age of COVID19,
college audition monologues, dance
calls, and image and styling tips. For parents,
the program will provide round table
conversations with representatives from
participating universities; parent-to-parent
panels, and seminars by renowned college
audition coach, Mary Anna Dennard, and
Leayne Dempsey from WeAreTheatreMajor.
com.
The last two days of the program will
students a chance to participate in a mock
audition and receive feedback from the
Broadway Drams faculty and faculty from
participating colleges.
A sample schedule for ZOOMIFIEDS is
available on the Broadway Dreams website.
Tuition for the program is available in three
tiers:
Option 1: For rising high school juniors
and seniors only for $299, includes access
to all seminars and classes, parent Q&A’s, a
comprehensive digital handbook, and the opportunity
to participate in a mock audition;
Option 2: For students 13 and up for
$199, includes access to all seminars and
classes, parent
Q&A’s, and a comprehensive digital
handbook; and
Option 3: For rising high school juniors
and seniors only for $99, includes access to
the comprehensive digital handbook and
the opportunity to participate in a mock
audition.
“As the world around us changes,
we have decided to reinvent our college
audition workshop and we are excited to
launch ZOOMIFIEDS. I am honored to
host the program along with my co-creator
and fellow Broadway veteran, Christopher
J. Hanke,” said Broadway Dreams Creative
Education Director Matthew Scott.
“This newly invigorated digital program
is designed to give students and parents
insider knowledge while giving them direct
access to representatives from the schools
of their dreams, and the tools they need
to succeed.”
Registration is required and space is
limited. For more information on Broadway
Dreams or to register for ZOOMIFIEDS,
visit www.broadwaydreams.org/programs.
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