"The Diva Duo" Cabaret, Delicacies, and Drinks on Nove. 12 to Benefit 10-year-old Collingswood Girl

A one-of-a-kind performance to benefit 10-year-old Collingswood resident Sara Ann Kronrot will be presented by The Diva Duo on Tuesday, November 12, at the historic Water Works Restaurant in Philadelphia, overlooking the Schuylkill River. Sopranos Melissa Perry and Sharon Rose Derstine, along with Music Director Hugh Kronrot, will present their unique, humorous, and entertaining cabaret program "The Divas Who Duel" at two seatings: 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Their material includes favorite tunes from The American Songbook, musical theater, pop, and a bit of opera. Proceeds will benefit the healthcare needs of Sara Ann, who suffers from profound cerebral palsy. Everyone will bathe in the beautiful sounds of the "The Diva Duo" while enjoying great drink specials. Award-winning Chef Darryl Harmon’s sublime appetizers will be half price. Fixed-price dinners will be available upon request. For a seating time, phone 215-236-9000. Advance reservations may be made now through Paypal for the suggested donation of $20 at www.friendsofsara.com or by a check payable to “Collingswood Cares/Sara Fund and mailed to P.O. Box 172, Collingswood, NJ 08108. Free two-hour parking will be available, as well as $10 valet parking. The event is sponsored by the Water Works Restaurant in conjunction with Collingswood Cares for its Children in Crisis, a tax-deductible, 501(c)3 organization that supports the Friends of Sara Medical Fund. "The Diva Duo" is comprised of Delaware Valley sopranos Sharon Rose Derstine and Melissa Perry, with Hugh Kronrot as their music director and pianist. In 1999, "The Diva Duo" made its triumphant Philadelphia debut singing at the Union League for the British ambassador and his wife at a party presented by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Since then "The Diva Duo" has been busy performing throughout the Delaware Valley. They have been a featured group for "Music for All Seasons", a charity organization founded by Dudley Moore, presenting classical music to unserved audiences. Ms. Jaye Green, music coordinator at Old Zion Lutheran Church of Philadelphia, raves, “The combined talents of Melissa and Sharon are singsational!” Sara Ann Kronrot (www.friendsofsara.com) was born November 4, 2003, to Collingswood residents Melissa Perry, an opera singer, and Hugh Kronrot, a conductor and vocal coach. Sara has profound cerebral palsy, leaving her unable to hold up her head, stand, or walk. Her vision and hearing are limited and she has difficulty swallowing. However, for a child with such extreme disabilities, she has made astounding progress. 2011 was her breakthrough year; she was able to write by herself with someone holding only her wrist. She also draws and creates remarkably beautiful art. Unfortunately, most of Sara’s therapies are either not covered or only partially covered by medical insurance, and the family’s finances have been devastated due to years of astronomical medical expenses. Prints and cards of Sara Ann’s beautiful and unique art work will be available for sale at the event and at her website store www.friendsofsara.com Friend her on Facebook and visit her YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/saraannkronrot . Water Works Restaurant and Lounge (www.thewaterworksrestaurant.com) is located at 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19130. CONTACT: Barbara Leap email: tofuyum@yahoo.com or Athena Flamporis phone:(856) 232-4588.