10th Annual GLAD Benefit
Tue
Sep
18
2012
From Sep 18 - 6:00 pm to Sep 30 - 10:00 pm
Red Carpet Benefit Event for GLAD
The 10th anniversary of this annual tradition is sure to be talked about for years to come!
The Domino Effect
Sustaining the chain reaction to equal access
GLAD makes equal access possible. Let’s support this great organization and their work creating the domino effect from equal access to more jobs, entertainment & quality of life for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Attire: Red Carpet / Cocktail - No caps, tennis shoes, t-shirts, jeans allowed.
Cost: $100 per person, limited tickets available - Buy now!
TEEN TRYOUTS
We are looking for teens 13-18 year old to sign with either Rachel Crow, Romeo Testa, and/or Camyrn.
Come on and try out for the opportunity of a lifetime!!
Sign Up Form / More Information
DON'T MISS THIS EPIC EXTRAVAGANZA!
Get Photographed
Get dressed up and have your picture taken by professional photographer Tate Tullier from 6:00-7:15 p.m.! First come, first served. Party photographers will take candid shots through the evening.
Photos will be available online for download.
You might end up with the photo of a lifetime!
Entertainment Program & Scrumptious Appetizers
Get amazed by the performances of talented artists, and enjoy the appetizers served up by the acclaimed House of Blues kitchen.
Real-time captioning provided during the program by Caption Colorado and Interpreters by LifeSigns, Inc.
Who Will be On Stage?
Ken Paves
Celebrity Stylist
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Amber Zion
Actress
Romeo Testa
Singer / Guitarist
Sean Forbes
Rapper
@seanforbes
Sean on Facebook and You Tube
Beethoven's Nightmare
Rock Band
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TL Forsberg
Singer
Harlow Gold
Dance Group
John Maucere & Paul Raci
Comedians
Jacob "Kujo" Lyons
Wendy "Wenrock" Lam
Dancers / Aerialists
Antoine Hunter
Contemporary/Classical Dancer
Buy tickets now!
Interested in Sponsoring or Advertising at this Event?
There are excellent publicity opportunities available, starting at $50.
Click here for more information.
ABOUT GLAD
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (GLAD) ensures equal access of the deaf and hard of hearing community to the same opportunities afforded their hearing counterparts.
GLAD has been improving the lives of the deaf and hard of hearing since its creation as a volunteer organization in 1969 and is committed to the philosophy, "of, by, for and with the deaf and hard of hearing."
GLAD is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Tax ID #95-2677094
Ken Paves continues his support of Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (GLAD) by participating in the 10th Annual Benefit on Sunday, September 30 from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.! After the successfully entertaining event last year, we look forward in continuing to have Ken Paves’ energy and enthusiasm in support of the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness
Dr. Patty Hughes, Rachel Braver, and Elizabeth Luttrell have been working hard to put together this event, working closely with the entertainment team to put together an epic benefit worthy of a 10 year anniversary!
The Entertainment Committee
Ken Paves
Host
Dubbed by the media as the "hottest hairdresser in Hollywood," Ken has been a regular guest doing unparalleled makeovers since 2003 on The Oprah Winfrey Show as well as contributing and writing for Oprah.com, he has also performed makeovers for America's Next Top Model and The Biggest Loser. He starred in the reality show, The Price of Beauty where he and Jessica Simpson traveled around the world to discover true beauty.
Ken is fluent in ASL, has supported GLAD for years, and is very proud to host this benefit.
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Jules Dameron
Creative Director
One of, if not the most well known deaf film directors, Jules has a long list of film credits. She has directed numerous film shorts, music videos in American Sign Language, consulted as an American Sign Language Master, and she's worked with Marlee Matlin, Sean Young, Ed Gale, Michael Monks, Sean Forbes, among many others.
The founder of Deaf Women in Film and a major supporter of GLAD, she looks forward to being an integral part of creating a live entertainment production that is accessible to all.
Elise "Lisi" Whitworth
Entertainment Coordinator / Promoter
Known for her vision and passion for her projects, and advocacy for accessible technology, Elise worked in the events industry for over 15 years, with a six year break where she focused on web development contracting and her family. She has returned to the events industry with a vengeance!
Born and raised in Southern California, Elise is thrilled to support GLAD and work with Ken and Jules to make this an unforgettable event!
Hannah Smith
ASL Teens Coordinator
Hannah Smith was first exposed to American Sign Language (ASL) in high school, instigating a deep passion for Deaf culture and ASL. After graduating, Smith attended Brook College and studied Fashion Design. Despite a strong love for Art, her heart never left the Deaf community, and continues to remain very involved. Smith has an Associates Degree in Communications from College of the Desert and has studied ASL at Western Oregon University.
She is currently enrolled in California State University, Northridge’s (CSUN) prestigious interpreting program while maintaining a GPA of 3.71 with continued recognition on CSUN’s Dean’s List. Smith is married and lives with her husband and son in Santa Clarita, CA.
Questions? Contact us!
Entertainment Program & Scrumptious Appetizers
Get amazed by the performances of talented artists, and enjoy the appetizers served up by the acclaimed House of Blues kitchen.
Real-time captioning provided during the program by Caption Colorado and Interpreters by LifeSigns, Inc.
Who Will be On Stage?
Ken Paves
Celebrity Stylist
Michael Spady
Actor
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Amber Zion
Actress
Romeo Testa
Singer / Guitarist
Sean Forbes
Rapper
@seanforbes
Sean on Facebook and You Tube
Beethoven's Nightmare
Rock Band
TL Forsberg
Singer
Harlow Gold
Dance Group
John Maucere & Paul Raci
Comedians
Wendy "Wenrock" Lam
Dancer / Aerialist
Antoine Hunter
Contemporary/Classical Dancer
.... and more! Come back again for further updates.
Buy tickets now!
Information for Press & Media
Official Hashtag: #gladhob
Secondary Hashtags: #redcarpet and #equalaccess
MEDIA PASS APPLICATIONS
Media may apply for credentials from now through Sept 28. Please carefully review the following rules and procedures before applying for credentials.
AREAS OF ACCESS
RED CARPET
The 2012 GLAD Benefit at the House of Blues, hosted by Ken Paves, will again feature a star-studded red carpet to kick off the evening's festivities. National and local media are invited to cover the red carpet, which runs before the live show from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. PST on Sunday, September 30.
***The red carpet is the only opportunity media will have to obtain direct interviews with talent.***
WORKING PRESS ROOM
Instead of a traditional press room, a designated area will be provided for media interested in working throughout the live production. Media are invited to watch the show, live blog, file stories and download images in this space. There will not be opportunities for talent interviews, still photography or b-roll footage. Interviews should be conducted on the red carpet and footage will be provided the week after the event.
PHOTO SEATS
There will be limited access for photographers at the event. For those media we are unable to accommodate, we will post free, downloadable images and e-mail you with access.
We will attempt to award as many media passes as space will allow; however, we may not be able to grant every request. Consideration for media credentials is based upon a number of factors, including previous coverage of events and audience.
Thank you for your interest in covering the event!
Guests on the VIP list will be walking the red carpet, engaging with media and reporters, and enjoying access to the VIP section at the event.
VIP passes are by invitation only. Contact us if you think you should be on the invitation list.
Interpreters will be provided for deaf and hard of hearing VIP guests.
PUBLICIST PASSES
Publicists may apply for credentials now through Sept 28. Please carefully review the below before applying for credentials and note that we can only accommodate one publicist for each act appearing at the event.
AREAS OF ACCESS
RED CARPET
The event will again feature a star-studded red carpet to kick off the evening's festivities.
WORKING PRESS ROOM
Instead of a traditional awards show press room, a designated area will be provided for media interested in working throughout the live production. Media are invited to watch the show, live blog, file stories and download images in this space.
Can my celebrity walk the red carpet?
All performers, presenters and nominated artists should participate in the GLAD House of Blues Red Carpet.
For any additional talent requests, artists must meet all of the following criteria in order to walk the carpet:
1. He or she must have a ticket to the event.
2. The celebrity must have a credentialed publicist/representative present to walk them down the carpet.
3. Celebrity must be listed on IMDB or have a substantial social media following.
4. Requests must be cleared in advance by the committee.
Thank you for your interest in the event!
Contact the Event Host
Tickets, PR, Sponsorship
Rachel Braver, GLAD Inc
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 478-8000 Voice/TTY
(323) 550-4226 TTY
(866) 932-8553 Videophone (VP)
Entertainment, Volunteers
Elise Whitworth, Committee
The form below will send an email to both Elise & Rachel
