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Pay Tribute to Jessica Sinclair and Charles Geroux at Reunion 2024

3/22/2024

Support the performing arts at Cranbrook Schools in their memory.

The Jessica Sinclair and Charles Geroux Legacy Fund for the Arts

Alumni have an opportunity to pay tribute to these two individuals who had such a significant impact on our performing arts programs through The Jessica Sinclair and Charles Geroux Legacy Fund for the Arts. This permanently endowed fund will serve to enhance our performing arts programs at Cranbrook Schools, engaging students with accomplished actors, musicians, and dancers from a wide range of disciplines.

To learn more and make your gift today, click here or call (248) 645-3140. You can make a tribute in honor of Jessica Sinclair, Dr. Charles Geroux, or both, and we will notify their families that you have made a gift in their memory. For more information about the fund visit: https://bit.ly/ckSinclairGerouxFundInfo

Please join us Reunion weekend on Saturday, June 8th, as we honor the legacies of two remarkable performing arts icons: Charles Geroux and Jessica Sinclair.

We will celebrate their lives and careers in two parts at Reunion. Click here to register for all events.
Dancers - Don't miss your chance to be part of the ultimate Alumni Processional at the PAC following Quadfest.

Event Details: Saturday, June 8

Tribute at Kingswood Auditorium:

Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Kingswood Auditorium
Details: Hear heartfelt remarks from Chuck and Jesse's esteemed colleagues, Sarkis Halajian and Charlie Shaw. Enjoy a special performance directed by Katie Lorts and Kay Rediers as we reminisce on their impact.

Evening Celebration at the Performing Arts Center:

Time: Immediately following the Quad Fest cocktail party
Location: Performing Arts Center
Details: Let's sing, dance, and celebrate the memories of Charles Geroux and Jessica Sinclair. Vocal Music Director Jim Gabriel will lead us in a piano sing-along featuring some showtunes that will be familiar to CK performers and fans alike. DJ Jeremy Rahn will be spinning all the hits that illuminated our stages over the years.

Debbie Dietrich '72 will be the mistress of ceremonies as we reenact Jessie's most iconic dance, Processional. Email alumni@cranbrook.edu if you want to join in!

We will be joined by many familiar faces as we celebrate these two performing arts icons. Bridget Geroux and Lisa Sinclair have made plans to be there. Nina Machus and Sarkis Halajian will be on hand to toast to their former colleagues. Visit the Former Faculty dropdown on the reunion page to see the latest updates on other former and current faculty who plan to be there.

Other Ways to Get Involved:

Share Your Memories: Visit the sharing pages to share stories, photos, and memories of Jessie Sinclair (Dance Director 1961-2002) and Charles Geroux (Director of Performing Arts 1970-1999).
- Share stories and photos of Jessie Sinclair: https://padlet.com/CKshares/JSinclair
- Share stories and photos of Charles Geroux: https://padlet.com/CKshares/geroux
Submit a Song Suggestion: Post your favorite song from one of the musicals or dance performances from your era on our Padlet. We will add the most requested songs to the playlist for the evening.
- Submit your song suggestion here: https://padlet.com/CKshares/ckCelebratePerfArts. We will go back in time with sing-alongs and dances from yesteryear.

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