The Priscilla cast were asked to appear at a gala fund raiser for the Family Equality Council which lobbies federally, statewide and locally for the legalisation and recognition of gay, lesbian and transgender parenting and adoption. Among the speakers were Mary Keane,a single gay woman and her family of adopted children, Jennifer Christer
pictured right and Nick Scandalios left who is also a "Priscilla" producer and proud gay parent. Speaker of the Council of the City of New York,Christine Quinn gave a stirring address and the hit of the night was Zach Wahls whose testimony at an Iowan hearing during which he spoke about being raised by lesbian parents became a viral Youtube sensation. If you haven't seen it DO! That's Zach below
Here are some moments of the evening at Chelsea Piers.. the very room that was festooned with camp for the "Priscilla" opening night party
Rosie O. Sheldon and C David
Kyle and Nick from the show
Ashley and Stacey
Audra M. taking in the view
Little Ashton ( one of the Benjies) with his adorable mum,Chrissy
Sheldon,Will and Nick who all spoke wonderfully and then sang "We Belong" while we all dribbled and sniffed onto what had been plates of wicked chocolate ice cream.
They raised $200,000
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