BERKELEY – Is variety is the spice of life, than the Holiday City at Berkeley Variety & Drama Club really spiced life up for their neighbors.
What would happen if some famous families from television’s yesteryears moved into a senior community in Florida?
The Kramdens and the Nortons stepped out of “The Honeymooners.” The “Beverly Hillbillies” gave up California for Florida. Even the cast of “I Love Lucy” became part of the show.
They have to adjust to senior living in Sunshine Village, “Where life begins again.”
The performance was done by the Holiday City Berkeley Variety & Drama Club. Club president, Pat Tartaro, who directed the show, said the audience was more than 300 people.
They try to put on a show every seven or eight months. The type of show changes but “there’s always music involved.”
She expressed surprise at the level of talent that was waiting for their time in the spotlight, whether it’s acting, comedic timing or singing.
“The voices that come out of them are amazing,” she said.
There’s a core group of about 20 performers.
“It’s hard work but it’s worth it,” she said. “They are so dedicated. They don’t miss a rehearsal.”
They’re always interested in having more members, she said. Experience in performing is not necessary. After all, Tartaro said, she had never directed before and she just wrapped her fourth show.
For more information, call Tartaro at 908-309-6478.
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