TWO
SIDES OF A COIN PRODUCTIONS
Reflects on Sept.11th |
In response to the
tragedy of 9/11, Two sides of A Coin Productions,
(Amy Coleman and Valerie Smaldone, co-creators) in
cooperation with The Staten Island March of Dimes,
have produced When I'm Gone, a song written and originally
recorded by 1960's folk singer Phil Ochs. This new
version is sung by Amy Coleman and Bob Stillman,
both Broadway performers, with added poetry written
and narrated by Broadcasting veteran Valerie Smaldone.
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Background
of this production |
It seemed to Amy and Valerie, that in light of the events of September
11, the song's sentiment had taken on new meaning; perhaps the
song's lyrics could be of some comfort during the long painful
process of grieving that lay ahead. Amy and Valerie began talking
about how frightening and difficult to comprehend the Sept. 11th
attacks had to be for children. It was then that they decided
to record Amy's version of When I'm Gone, and incorporate Valerie's
narration of a poem that she wrote that speaks specifically to
children. Bob Stillman, a friend and an accomplished singer/pianist,
was invited to become part of the project. |
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Soon after,
When I'm Gone was recorded at Up Against the Wall
Studios. Two Sides of a Coin Productions is honored
to share this song and poem as we reflect on September
11th, 2001. This recording is dedicated to those
children who lost parents on that horrific day.
For young people everywhere affected
by the events of September 11, we think that Brave
Bart, an illustrated book created by The Trauma
Institute in Michigan, is a sensitive and caring
tool in the effort to help children as they struggle
to come to terms with the traumatic experiences
that took place last year. If you would like to
order the book, please contact this web site for
further information: www.tlcinstitute.org. |
| A second song,
Home Of Heroes, was written and performed by a NYC
police officer and his performing partners, Cameron
and Joe Reina. The song is about the heroic rescue
efforts following the collapse of the World Trade
Towers. While in production for the song When I'm
Gone , Two Sides of A Coin Productions and The Staten
Island March of Dimes launched an art contest inviting
the middle school students of Staten Island (the
borough that had the highest percentage of lost firefighters
in NYC) to create artwork responding to the question,
what does heaven look like to you? Dozens of pictures
were received and six were chosen as winners. The
winning pictures are displayed below. |
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Brittany
Johansen I.S. 7, Age 11, Grade 6,
Teacher: Mrs Manco |
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Erica
Echevarrieta I.S. 7, Age 11, Grade 6,
Teacher: Mrs Manco |
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Stephanie Vitadamos
P.S. 45 |
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Angel Estudillo
P.S. 45, Age 9 |
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Christopher
Manookian I.S.7 Age 12, Grade 7,
Teacher: Mrs. Manco |
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Pawel Pieluszynski
I.S.7, Age 12, Grade 7,
Teacher: Mrs. Manco |
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Many thanks to the people who volunteered
their time, talent and resources to produce the works
we are presenting on this site, they are: Chazz Menendez
and Up Against the Wall Productions-producer/sound design,
Keith Fluitt- Back-up vocals, Mike Tee-Guitarist, Tony
Silva, Cameron Reina, Joe Reina and David Mandlebaum.
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