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Divine Renovation, Destination: New England
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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
"Sing You to Sleep" - Written by Emily Burdette
Sung by Emily Burdette
Cast
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
Valerie Smaldone
Matthieu Chazareix
David Pascua
Todd Rawiszer
Cameron Mitchell
Adam Munro
John Jackson
John Jackson
Yuvi Idelson
David Pascua
Jay Batchler
D.J. Cardinali
Brandon Burket
Meaghan Elliott
Juming Delmas
Jack Desormier
Michael Fiore
Ian Langley
Christine Del Grande
Photos


Erik and Deirdre Houlihan DiCara, Executive Director of FISH in Torrington

A photo from the FISH episode

Erik and Father Ihemedu with children from St. John Paul the Great Academy

Erik with adorable puppy at ECAD

Erik and Ed Maynard, the proprietor of Good Eats restaurant in New Milford

Erik with musicians Tracy Walton and Riley Cotton

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

Beautiful flowers courtesy of Bouquets and Beyond Florals and Events, and delicious cake courtesy of Storeybook Cakes

Raising the American flag at FISH

Nothing like a dog with a party hat!
Multimedia

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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
Dr. Ken Redcross-Personal Physician
Bond: The 4 Cornerstones of a Lasting and Caring Relationship with Your Doctor
Death of a Broker, by Zak Romanoff
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!
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.