Brittneyann
Brittneyann is an inspiring Garden of Dreams Talent Show Alumni and Artistic Ambassador. Brittneyann performed in the Garden of Dream Talent Show in 2012 and has continued to give back to the Garden of Dreams community through mentoring younger performers and lending her talent to fundraising initiatives, such as the foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign. In addition to mentoring, Brittneyann is currently recording in the studio, working on her craft and preparing for Broadway auditions. Prior to the impact of the pandemic on the arts and travel, Brittneyann played Jasmine in Aladdin The Musical aboard the Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship.
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MSG Classroom Wraps Fall 2020 Session
Despite the challenges of the past year, Garden of Dreams continued hosting the Emmy-Award winning educational program MSG Classroom. During the Fall 2020 semester, in partnership with MSG Networks, 12 high school students from Garden of Dreams partner Children’s Aid had the opportunity to learn about the sports television industry. Throughout the 8-week program, the students connected with professionals from MSG Networks – including industry leaders in production, editing, marketing, public relations and more – to learn about their career paths, ask advice, and receive tips on creating their very own production.
Check out their final project, Bouncing Forward, that highlights their experience!
Talent Show Alumni ‘Season of Giving’ Holiday Performances
During this year's Season of Giving, Garden of Dreams Talent Show Alumni came together to spread joy through song. In the spirit of giving back, the Garden of Dreams performers also recorded songs and special messages that will be shared with pediatric patients who are receiving treatment at our hospital partners throughout the holidays. On behalf of Garden of Dreams and the Garden of Dreams Talent Show Alumni, Happy Holidays!
Read MoreSpreading Joy: Annual Adopt-A-Family Program
Police Athletic League of NYC
This year, the annual Garden of Dreams Adopt-A-Family program was hosted virtually and expanded its reach from New York to Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Partnering with MSG Entertainment, MSG Sports, MSG Networks, and CLG employees, along with many friends of the foundation, contributed gifts from Garden of Dreams AmazonSmile Charity Lists to help brighten the holidays for young people and families in need. In New York, Garden of Dreams partnered with the Police Athletic League of New York City. While on the west coast, the foundation teamed up with the Boys & Girls Club of Metro... Read More
Jill Martin’s “Holiday Steals & Deals” Surprise
You may have noticed some familiar Garden of Dreams faces recently on NBC's 3rd Hour of TODAY! The Ortiz Family, a Garden of Dreams family since 2018, recently was reunited with Today Show contributor and Garden of Dreams advisory board member, Jill Martin, where they discussed everything from quarantine, to family, to the conditions Samantha and Sebastian are currently battling. After catching up, Jill surprised the family with a special video from actor/comedian Tracy Morgan, and later with all of her "Holiday Steals & Deals" products!
Watch this amazing moment of joy: https://www.today.com/video/jill-martin-and-tracy-morgan-provide-deserving-family-with-a-holiday-surprise-96719429969
