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Casanova Remodeling Presents:

The Red-Carpet Premiere of Divine Renovation

at the Warner Theatre, Torrington, CT
June 20, 2024

 

Divine Renovation, Destination: New England

 

Produced By:

Monty Hobbs
Valerie Smaldone
Matthieu Chazareix
 
Hosted by

Erik Estrada

 

Appearing On Stage this evening:

Erik Estrada

Valerie Smaldone

Monty Hobbs

The Main Cast of Divine Renovation,

Destination: New England

Presenting Sponsor: John Casanova

Special Guest: Lyn Dillies, Illusionist

ASL Interpreter: Christina Stevens, ASD Interpreting

 

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Welcome...to this Red-Carpet Premiere of Divine Renovation, presented by Casanova Remodeling, at the magnificent Warner Theatre.

As producers of this series, our mission is to show that despite living in a chaotic and divided world, at the end of the day, people still really do care.

What if... we thought... we identify people who need specific enhancements in their home or facility that will really improve their lives? What if... we bring an American television icon, Erik Estrada, along with us to make this all happen? What if...we go to businesses, and houses of worship and organizations in Northwestern Connecticut, and ask them to join us in helping others?

Well, that is exactly what we did. We came to the Litchfield and New Haven counties area and, thanks to our partners, we accomplished important improvements for families and facilities, brought the town together and...produced a television show!

Tonight, at this very exciting Premiere, you will see a sneak peek of the season shot entirely in Northwestern Connecticut! You will see friends and neighbors, family members, associates, and colleagues all on the big screen. You will see the wonderful families we featured, the facilities that we embraced, and the businesses that stepped up.

We invite you to enjoy this evening, and to please tell your friends about Divine Renovation. We need you to help us spread the word of kindness, and doing for others, and maybe, just maybe, we can all keep this energy going.

With deep appreciation for you joining us tonight,

The Producers of Divine Renovation, Destination: New England

SPONSORS

 

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Casanova Remodeling

 

GOLD SPONSOR:

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

 

SILVER SPONSOR:

Eyes on Litchfield, featuring Tommasina Eyewear

 

MEDIA SPONSOR:

FM 97.3 WZBG Radio

ABOUT ERIK ESTRADA, HOST OF DIVINE RENOVATION

 

Erik Estrada’s career thus far has spanned over four decades. Although he had worked as an actor for years before being cast in his first television series, it was for his dynamic portrayal of Officer Francis ‘Frank’ Poncherello, affectionately known as “Ponch” in the hit show, ‘CHiPs’, when he became a household name.

Raised in New York City’s Spanish Harlem, Erik learned lessons of honor and integrity that has carried him throughout his life. His incredible journey from the New York projects to the Hollywood Hills are shared in his auto-biography, “Erik Estrada…My Road from Harlem To Hollywood”.

His first real acting break came when actor/director Don Murray selected him to star as a streetwise character opposite Pat Boone in "The Cross and the Switchblade", a film that is still shown every week at hundreds of youth centers across the country because of it’s powerful anti-drug message. Following that film, he was convinced that the role of Sergio, a rookie policeman in "The New Centurions" with George C. Scott was perfect for him, but the producers did not agree. Undaunted, Erik finally landed the part.

Erik has been discovered by a whole new generation and culture, who know him as “Johnny” from the #1 international series for Televisa, “Dos Mujeres, Un Camino”. The series premiered at #1 and remained at the top of the ratings in the U.S., Mexico, and throughout Latin America. Dos Mujeres can still be seen throughout the world. As a Latino actor, Erik learned to speak fluent Spanish as an adult and ‘discovered’ his cultural heritage. He believes the biggest gift that he received is when he was cast in the acclaimed telenovela, which filmed in Mexico over 18 months, and went on to become the longest running, most successful telenovela in the history of Televisa.

Estrada has emerged as a pop culture icon. Erik received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he proudly dedicated to all the women and men in law enforcement. The WB cast Erik as the father of the house for the second season of their hit series, Surreal Life. Erik has had an opportunity to share his great sense of humor with his fans shooting many cameos; on TV and in film. Berkeley University Popular Culture Society honored him for his lifetime achievements in television and for his contribution to American pop culture.

Erik has had the opportunity to star in many films internationally and guest star in a multitude of one-hour dramas too numerous to list. Recently, he has enjoyed working with the Hallmark Channel on one of their successful series, Hallmark Picture Perfect Mysteries and sitcom work on many series including Disney’s hit Liv and Maddie, Big Time Rush and Drake & Josh. He has been a regular character on two animated series; Sealab 2021 for the Cartoon Network and The Misadventures of Maya and Miguel for PBS. He has numerous national advertising campaigns and endorsements in both traditional Anglo markets as well as the Latino media marketplace. His current series, Divine Renovation is a project that is "good for his soul." Divine Renovation identifies individuals or facilities in need and provides necessary home enhancement as well as a spiritual uplift in each episode.

Erik continues to be a great supporter of police organizations throughout the world and because of this continued interest and commitment, he was able to fulfill one of his childhood dreams. Erik joined the ranks of law enforcement over ten years ago by becoming a sworn reserve police officer for the Muncie P.D. in the state of Indiana.He then moved over to Virginia and the Bedford County Sheriff Dept. where he became an I.C.A.C. investigator for eight years.

While beginning his work in Virginia, Erik was introduced to the Safe Surfin’ Foundation, whose mission is to educate all school age children about the dangers of the internet and the predators sometimes affiliated with it. Out of concern for the safety of these children, as well as his own daughter, Erik has committed to this crusade and in the future he hopes to have internet safety & education implemented in all schools for children K-12.

He has joined SSF where he is not only a national spokesperson but is currently a Federal Investigative Officer for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), and just recently helped establish an I.C.A.C. task force unit for the St. Anthony Idaho P.D. Erik has been recognized by the Department of Justice and the U.S. Marshall Service for his dedication and service to protecting children from sexual predators on the internet.

Through his tireless dedication to this cause, Erik has been instrumental in educating people across the country about the importance of car seats for all children, the dangers of drugs and most recently, the very real dilemma facing our children, internet predators.

Erik lends his support to other charitable causes as well, including CHiPs for Kids, Cops for Tots, the Thalians, March of Dimes, United Way, Susan G. Komen, Aids L.A., Walk to Erase MS and Standup for Skate Parks, to name a few.

Off-screen, Erik prides himself on being a home handyman who is constantly enhancing things around the Hollywood Hills house that he and his wife, Nanette, reside in with their daughter, Francesca. He is also the father of two grown sons, Anthony and Brandon. While he works hard at everything he does, Erik is known by his friends and colleagues as a committed husband, father and family man and a true professional in his craft.

Song List

 

 Original songs featured in Divine Renovation,

Destination: New England

 

Please support these amazing independent artists!

"Honey" - Written by Riley Cotton

Sung by Riley Cotton and Tracy Walton

https://rileycottonmusic.com/

"Sing You to Sleep" - Written by Emily Burdette

Sung by Emily Burdette

https://emilyburdette.com/

Cast

Erik Estrada
Series Host
Bryan Bielefeldt
Handyman
Deirdre Houlihan DiCara
Director, FISH
Dan Santorso
Executive Assistant, FISH
Dale Picard
Founder, ECAD
Lu Picard
Founder, ECAD
Kathleen Griffin
Client Services, ECAD
Joe Shortt
Disability Advocate
Alyssa Kurth
Interpreter
Caiden Kurth
Son
Edward Mumm
Police Officer
Erica Mumm
Nurse
Trevor Mumm
Son
Michaela Mumm
Daughter
Nathan Mumm
Son
Connor Mumm
Son
Christian Mumm
Son
Valerie Smaldone
Narrator

APPEARING IN: I CALL IT HOME

 

David Boido - Resident, FISH

Elinor Carbone - Mayor, City of Torrington

Lyn Dillies - Illusionist

Lawrence Fawcett - Resident, FISH

Daryl Fleming - Residential Monitor, FISH

Joel Hansen - Former Resident, FISH

Emmanuel Ihemedu - Reverend

Brenda McBurney - Resident, FISH

Adam Pitts - Case Manager, FISH

Jeff Schultz - O&G Foreman

              

SPECIAL THANKS                    

Todd Bailey 

Dustin Baldis

William Baldwin 

Chadly Bernard 

Jared Boccardi   

Brian P. Boratko 

Russell Brown

Gary Cicognani  

Karl Crump

Tony Ferrigno  

Catherine Flynn 

Robert Fragione 

Margaret Franzi 

Compere Marc Lowe Fresn 

Rogero Geizer 

Emmanuel Ihemedu 

Peter Jacquette  

Robin King  

Robert J. Koplar  

Tina Krasniak    

Lori Kibbe Lindenmuth   

Don MacLeod  

Jean Marie Marie 

Marind Mhilli  

Charles CJ Motuzick   

Edward Mumm         

Jo-Ann Ryan 

Michael Santopietro     

Brian Styga  

Martha Tenesaca        

Michael C. Thomas     

Vern Pesce  

Jim Zambero 

American Legion Post 38          

Carbone's Market                  

Higgins Flooring                     

Iffland Lumber           

Noujaim's Bistro                    

NW CT Chamber of Commerce 

St. John Paul the Great Academy                     

St. John Paul the Great Parish                    

Treeland Garden Center and Nursery               

In memory of Peter Jacquette and Fish Resident, David Boido.

APPEARING IN: PUPPY PARTY PALOOZA

 

Shelly Carter - Fire Chief

Jessica Fitzgerald - Head Advanced Trainer, ECAD

Frederick Johnson - Board Chair, ECAD

Brandi Lebel - Kennel Manager, ECAD

Georjean Lubus - Therapist, ECAD Graduate

Gabriella Murillo - Graduate, ECAD

Kevin Palmer - Veteran, ECAD

Joe Shortt - Graduate, ECAD

Charlie Zierzow - Volunteer Dog Trainer, ECAD

                      

SPECIAL THANKS

Bob Balint 

Patricia Campbell   

Christina Canaletich 

Cheryl Carriere 

Gwen Charles  

Vaughn Fox  

Judith L. Grieco

Wofoy Haberlano    

Jano Hanko

Zoraya Irizarry  

Barry Jackson 

Leya Jaysen   

Fred Johnson 

Alyssa Kurth

Caiden Kurth

Jackie Martin   

Amanda L. Murillo

Sara Ohlheiser   

Thomas Seamon 

Carolyn Sires 

Lynn Storey 

Zachary Stull     

Nina Tripodina        

Storeybook Cakes

ECAD Graduates & Sponsors who participated in the puppy party              

APPEARING IN: A PATH TO GRACE

 

Charlotte Adams - Designer

Dustin Baldis - Police Officer

Brenda Christie - Floral Designer

Lisamay Cleary - Childhood Friend

Riley Cotton - Musician, Singer

Dean Czaplicki - Neighbor

Ben Federico - Neighbor

Grace - Shortt Family Dog

Steven Powell - Dance Instructor

Kathleen Reyes - Neighbor

Pamela Shortt - Joe's mother

Kevin Starchak - S&S Asphalt Paving Inc.

Tracy Walton - Musician, Singer

                

SPECIAL THANKS                    

Charlotte Adams

Marc Adams

Connor Cast  

Rustic Charm   

Brenda Christie 

Mary Corey  

Michele Federico            

Jennifer Stafford          

Lynn Storey 

Bouquets and Beyond Florals and Events

S&S Asphalt Paving Inc.                     

Storeybook Cakes                  

APPEARING IN: HE'S MY SOUL, EPISODES 1 and 2

 

HE'S MY SOUL - Episode 1

William Baldwin - Police Chief

Lesley Bennett - Rare Disease Expert

Bryan Bielefeldt - Handyman

Ariday Gonzalez - Caretaker

Emmanuel Ihemedu - Reverend

John Macdonald - 101 Mobility

Christian Mumm - Son

Connor Mumm - Son

Ed Mumm - Father

Erica Mumm - Mother

Michaela Mumm - Daughter

Nathan Mumm - Son

Trevor Mumm - Son

Kevin Tieman - Mumm Friend

                      

SPECIAL THANKS                    

Elinor Carbone

Christine DelGrande 

John DelGrande    

Joanne Donne  

Jeff Geddes  

Chuck Laus 

Karen Laus   

Michael McDowell    

Brie Pergola           

Christopher Rivera     

Chris Smedick         

101 Mobility 

Bouquets and Beyond Florals and Events             

City of Torrington Donors                  

City of Torrington Police Department   

Oliver Wolcott Technical High School    

St. John Paul the Great Parish        

Torrington PAL           

 

HE'S MY SOUL - Episode 2          

William Baldwin - Police Chief

Bryan Bielefeldt - Handyman

Kevin Deluca - Chef, Good Eats Restaurant

Rich DiGuiseppi - Bee's Remodeling

John Macdonald - 101 Mobility

Edward Maynard - Owner, Good Eats Restaurant

Christian Mumm - Son

Connor Mumm - Son

Ed Mumm - Father

Erica Mumm - Mother

Michaela Mumm - Daughter

Nathan Mumm - Son

Trevor Mumm - Son

Michael Roy - Contractor, C.H. Nickerson

                          

SPECIAL THANKS                    

Brenda Christie           

Bethany Frasco

Ella Frauenhofer   

Jill Hermonat      

Eileen Marriott   

Ken Mertz 

Karl Nilsson

Christina Prinssen   

101 Mobility  

Bouquets and Beyond Florals and Events               

C.H. Nickerson 

Connecticut State Police  

Good Eats Restaurant  

KidsPlay Museum                   

Creative Team

Monty Hobbs

Producer

Valerie Smaldone

Producer

Matthieu Chazareix

Producer

David Pascua

Associate Producer

Todd Rawiszer

Director of Photography

Cameron Mitchell

2nd Camera Operator

Adam Munro

3rd Camera Operator

John Jackson

Assistant Camera

John Jackson

Digital Imaging Technician

Yuvi Idelson

Set Production Designer

David Pascua

Still Photographer

Jay Batchler

Editor

D.J. Cardinali

Colorist

Brandon Burket

Sound Mixer

Meaghan Elliott

Key Hair and Makeup

Juming Delmas

Production Assistant

Jack Desormier

Production Assistant

Michael Fiore

Production Assistant

Ian Langley

Production Assistant

Christine Del Grande

Consultant

Photos

Photo
Erik and Deirdre Houlihan DiCara, Executive Director of FISH in Torrington
Erik and Deirdre Houlihan DiCara, Executive Director of FISH in Torrington A photo from the FISH episode
A photo from the FISH episode Erik and Father Ihemedu with children from St. John Paul the Great Academy
Erik and Father Ihemedu with children from St. John Paul the Great Academy Erik with adorable puppy at ECAD
Erik with adorable puppy at ECAD Erik and Ed Maynard, the proprietor of Good Eats restaurant in New Milford
Erik and Ed Maynard, the proprietor of Good Eats restaurant in New Milford Erik with musicians Tracy Walton and Riley Cotton
Erik with musicians Tracy Walton and Riley Cotton Erik with officers and the Mumm Family at the
Erik with officers and the Mumm Family at the "Back the Blue" supper Erik and Lu Picard along with Chief Shelly Carter having a laugh
Erik and Lu Picard along with Chief Shelly Carter having a laugh Beautiful flowers courtesy of Bouquets and Beyond Florals and Events, and delicious cake courtesy of Storeybook Cakes
Beautiful flowers courtesy of Bouquets and Beyond Florals and Events, and delicious cake courtesy of Storeybook Cakes Raising the American flag at FISH
Raising the American flag at FISH Nothing like a dog with a party hat!
Nothing like a dog with a party hat!

Multimedia

Divine Renovation, Destination: New England Season Trailer

SUPPORTERS OF DIVINE RENOVATION, CAST AND MISSION

 

Chazz Menendez, Pelham, NY, founder of SupportCubans.Life celebrates all the good that took place on Season 2 of Divine Renovation. Kindness counts!

Dr. Ken Redcross salutes the Shortt and Mumm families featured in Divine Renovation and all the good work done for the community by FISH and ECAD.

Dr. Ron Cohen & Amy Martini, Irvington, NY congratulate Divine Renovation on S2! What a wonderful reminder that helping others is life's greatest gift!

Bond, a book by Dr. Ken Redcross illustrates the important connection between physician and patient. Empathy is part of healing. BOND

Bravo to the deserving families & facilities featured in this season of Divine Renovation. Aloha from Andrew Rosen & your friends at Pono Connections

Filmmakers Bob Celli & Laura Delano of DelanoCelli Productions, NYC salute the veterans & their families featured in this season of Divine Renovation

LINKS TO OUR PROGRAM SPONSORS

 

Quassy Amusement Park

Dr. Ken Redcross-Personal Physician

Bond: The 4 Cornerstones of a Lasting and Caring Relationship with Your Doctor

Silverts-Adaptive Clothing

Death of a Broker, by Zak Romanoff

Parkinson's Foundation

Bouklas Law-Estate and Tax Planning and much more

The Three Tomatoes Newsletter-for Women Who Aren't Kids

Fix Swift IT Solutions-Computer Repair

Tony's di Napoli-Italian Family Style Dining, NYC

Quality Senior Benefits-Financial Planning for Seniors

Superior Metal and Woodwork-Excellent Quality Design and Construction

View Blood Type: Ragu-Broadway On Demand

A Life's Story-Personal Documentaries

Beth Lynch-Understanding and Healing Grief-Spiritual Medium-Author

Lyn Dillies-Illusionist: Corporate, Theatre, Events, Parties

Minchella Law-Employment Experts Serving the Tri-State Area

Lebnani Restaurant-Authentic Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine

 

 

 

Premiere Sponsors

 

JUNE 20, 2024 DIVINE RENOVATION PREMIERE

IN KIND PARTNERS

CLEVELANDS COUNTRY STORE

EXPERT RENTAL

FOXON BEVERAGES

LITCHFIELD DISTILLERY

NW CT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

NUTMEG FUDGE

SASSO’S RESTAURANT

SUNSET MEADOW VINEYARDS

 

 

DIVINE RENOVATION, DESTINATION:

NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS PARTNERS

O AND G INDUSTRIES

S AND S ASPHALT PAVING

IFFLAND LUMBER

HIGGINS FLOORING

C.H. NICKERSON CONTRACTING

JOSEPH CIPRI, DESIGNER

BOUQUETS AND BEYOND FLORALS AND EVENTS

RUSTIC CHARM

STOREYBOOK CAKES

LYN DILLIES, ILLUSIONIST

GOOD EATS RESTAURANT

NOUJAIM'S BISTRO

TREELAND GARDEN CENTER AND NURSERY

MAYOR ELINOR CARBONE

TORRINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

TORRINGTON POLICE CHIEF WILLIAM BALDWIN

CONNECTICUT SHERIFF’S DEPT

CONNECTICUT STATE POLICE

FIRE CHIEF SHELLY CARTER

NW CT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CARBONE'S DELI

101 MOBILITY

RILEY COTTON, MUSICIAN, SINGER

TRACY WALTON, MUSICIAN, SINGER

EMILY BURDETTE, MUSICIAN, SINGER

ST. JOHN PAUL THE GREAT PARISH AND ACADEMY

OLIVER WOLCOTT TECHNICAL SCHOOL

ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE SCHOOL

KIDSPLAY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

WARNER THEATRE

 

THANKS TO OUR DIVINE RENOVATION PREMIERE TEAM!


Christina Sciongay, Associate Producer

George Stambologlou, Supporter

Dan Santorso, Ticketing Coordinator

Deirdre Houlihan Di Cara, Mover and Shaker

Jimmy Ji, Luminari Productions, Videographer

Austin Griffin, Luminari Productions, Videographer

Dave Pascua, Photographer

Lex Hobbs, Associate Photographer

Joseph Cipri, Designer

Angela Sullivan, Publicity

Frank and Teresa Ingrasciotta, Supporters

And the staff of the Warner Theatre

We are so grateful to the incredible communities we encountered in Northwestern Connecticut, and to each and every person, business,  and organization that joined us in making this a successful production.

We thank the families and facilities featured in this season, for inviting us into their homes and businesses and for being so gracious every day we were with them.

And we are filled with gratitude for you, yes, you there...in the audience, who attended this one night only Premiere of Divine Renovation. We are so happy to share this special night with you, and glad we could give back a portion of ticket sales to the incredible Warner Theatre. We want to see this American gem thrive for years to come.

Please stay tuned for the September 19, 2024 launch of Divine Renovation, Destination: New England on numerous platforms including Apple, Tubi and Google Play.

Guestbook

Please join us in congratulating the families, facilities and businesses featured on Divine Renovation, Destination: New England! Leave your comments below.

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Joseph Cipri
AUGURI
Ali
CONGRATS!
Wendy Houle
this was a fantastic premiere congratulations to everyone who made this possible.


Tonight's Premiere and this season's production is entirely dedicated to Rick Steinhaus, Jr, our biggest supporter and friend who truly lived a life of kindness every single day. His spirit lives on in all of us and he is deeply, deeply missed.

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