A generous donor - who wishes to remain anonymous- has offered to cover 50% tuition for me to attend the St. Louis Cabaret Conference. This gift is too amazing to refuse! I am now planning to participate in the conference June 1 -7 and am really excited.

Within about FOUR WEEKS, I hope to raise $2800 which would cover the remaining tuition ($1400), housing ($625 for eight nights), airfare ($600), and some additional travel expenses (taxi to and from airport, a few meals).

I have attended the St. Louis Cabaret Conference twice before - in 2017 and 2019 - and both times it was life altering. The conference was the beginning of my journey towards producing my own show, performing it in Los Angeles, Palm Springs and New York, winning a Bistro Award for Outstanding Autobiographical Show, and singing at the New York Cabaret Convention at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

I am in need of the inspiration and focus the St. Louis Cabaret Conference brings to my life and would be deeply grateful for any help you can give to help me get there one more time.

Here is more information about this year's conference:

"The St. Louis Cabaret Conference has been transforming artists since 2006. From June 1 to June 7, 2025, immerse yourself in a supportive and challenging environment dedicated to you becoming your best!

Past alum are now award winning artists (MAC, Bistro and Broadway World awards) and have performed their solo shows at venues around the country including New York’s 54 Below and Birdland to name just a few.

The 2025 St. Louis Cabaret Conference offers:

Seven day intensive focused on the art of song performance: lyric interpretation, song choices, arranging, constructing an act

Daily mentoring by an award winning faculty of renowned singers and musicians

Lyric interpretation, song choices, arranging

Master classes in leading your musicians

Special master class with Broadway legend Donna McKechnie

All participants perform in a closing night showcase

Attendance at multiple evening performances by the faculty

Highly valuable networking with your peers and faculty"