Snoopy and the "Peanuts" Gang Perform for Autism

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Contact: Danièle Favre-Panayotatos, Director of Development
212-244-5560 ext. 2016
Danielefp@qsac.com

Snoopy and the "Peanuts" Gang Perform for Autism

December 3, 2008... "Good grief!" The quirky cast of "Peanuts" is at it again! Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) is excited to announce a special charity production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, on January 3 and January 4 at The Sage Theater, 711 Seventh Avenue, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10036 (between 47th & 48th Streets). Tickets can be purchased online at http://benefit.qsac.com or by calling 212-244.5560 x2000. All proceeds benefit QSAC.

"It is fantastic to have a group of young people ready to give their time and talent to a cause, in this case, autism," said Gary A. Maffei, Executive Director of QSAC. "What a wonderful opportunity for QSAC to expand its visibility and raise much needed funds for our programs." Based on the popular comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown is best described as "an average day in the life of Charlie Brown." Snoopy, Lucy, Schroeder, Linus, and Sally join Charlie Brown in reliving some of the most comical and endearing moments from the comic strip. This revised version of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown builds on the original 1967 version of the musical with the addition of new songs and scenes as presented in the 1999 revival.

QSAC is one of the largest agencies dedicated specifically to autism and provides comprehensive services and programs to individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families in New York City and Long Island. QSAC has received the Mental Hygiene Services Award for Excellence from New York City and recognition from the Queens Borough President and the Town of Hemp stead for contributions to individuals with autism and their families. Over 2,000 people benefit yearly from our programs, including 902 individuals who receive direct services. Many of QSAC's participants represent challenging cases referred to QSAC by the Boards of Education and New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.

Starring: Kally Duling as Sally, Marissa Hayley as Lucy, Jason Koth as Snoopy, Joe Lattanzi as Schroeder, Joe Moran as Charlie Brown, and Jason B. Schmidt as Linus.

Based on The Comic Strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz
Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer
Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Directed by Michael Duling
Musical Direction by Steven Mitchell

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown plays Saturday January 3 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sage Theater, 711 Seventh Avenue, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10036 (between 47th & 48th Streets) Tickets cost $25.00. General Seating. 100% of the proceeds go to QSAC. Appropriate for ages 4 and up For more information or to make a reservation, visit: http://benefit.qsac.com or call 212-244-5560 x2000

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