PLEASE VOTE FOR CLAIRE

HELP MISS NEW YORK BECOME MISS AMERICA

Claire Buffie, my college friend AND the first Miss America contender to run on a platform of gay equality, will compete for the title in Las Vegas on January 15th. I will be there to cheer her on and (hopefully) witness a huge moment in her life and (regardless) a moment in gay history. Please help secure Claire's spot in the Top 15 by voting. 

There are four EASY ways to vote for Claire:

• Using your mobile phone, text MANY to 24470 (message and data rates may apply).
• Vote for Claire's contestant video here.
• "Like" Claire's video on Facebook here.
• "Like" Claire's video on YouTube here.

To learn about Claire, you can read:

• Today's NY Daily News article.
• Claire's MISS NY blog.
• Gay.com exclusive and candid interview.
• Claire's coverage on Advocate.com

The 2011 Miss America Pageant airs January 15th on ABC.

Year End Tax Donations

I was fortunate enough to attend GYPSY OF THE YEAR 2010 about a week ago. Many times throughout the event, I was moved to tears--after a moment of silence honoring those we've lost from HIV/AIDS, a piece celebrating the life of young Shannon Tavarez, and seeing Adrian Bailey walk downstage after a death defying stage accident.

I'd like to encourage you to consider BC-EFA for your philanthropic efforts. They truly make a huge difference.

THEATRE OPPORTUNITIES FROM MTI

Hey readers! Just wanted to let you know about two searches on MTI Showspace.

We are running a contest for the 2011 Junior Theatre Festival--allowing the winner to sing the Star Spangled Banner at the opening ceremony. Details are posted here:
Star Spangled Search on MTI ShowSpace

We are also looking for photos for our new Broadway Junior materials. If you or your home theatre group would like to be featured in future web and print materials from MTI, be sure to submit! Details are posted here:
MTI Broadway Junior Collection Photo Search

There's always exciting stuff happening on MTI Showspace--or any of our other social media outlets.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube!

Best,

Tony