SEASPAR Holiday Spectacular Showcases Talents Of People With Disabilities

LEMONT, IL — The Lemont High School Performing Arts Center was filled with holiday cheer on Dec. 11 for SEASPAR’s 17th annual Holiday Spectacular, a showcase of talents by SEASPAR participants with disabilities, according to the organization.

Performers took the stage for 27 performances, including participants in SEASPAR’s Voice and Music Lessons, Glee Club, and Actors Guild programs.

Some singers were very familiar with the stage, like long-time Voice Lessons student Jackson Beatty of Brookfield, who delivered a vocal performance of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and joined Emily Kula of La Grange onstage for a duet of “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” New to the stage this year were participants in SEASPAR’s music-focused youth programs, Music and Me and Musical Theatre, the organization said.

“The Holiday Spectacular is one of my favorite nights of the year,” Matt Corso, SEASPAR’s Executive Director, said in a release. “The participants devote months of practice to their performances, and their dedication is inspiring. It’s nearly impossible to leave this event without being filled with holiday spirit!”

SEASPAR thanked event sponsors Record-a-Hit Entertainment, Lemont Park District, Park District of La Grange, The Paramount Theatre, Sam’s Club of Hodgkins, and Anderson’s Bookshop Downers Grove.

Videos of the night’s performances are available for viewing on SEASPAR’s YouTube Channel.

SEASPAR is a special recreation agency offering programming and services for those with disabilities in Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, La Grange, La Grange Park, Lemont, Lisle, Westmont, Woodridge, Brookfield, Indian Head Park and Western Springs.