TINTON FALLS, NJ – With the grace and charm of Johnny Carson, Al Meredith, a resident at Seabrook, hosted the community’s recent two-day talent show. The audience ate up his jokes and stories about the performers.

“This year’s talent show was a huge success,” said Susan Coulson, community resources lead coordinator at Seabrook. “The residents worked really hard on their routines and it showed,” she added.

Act One began with a performance by Art Jurman, who sang and played on the keyboard “Bye Bye Blackbird,” “Pennies from Heaven,” and I Ain’t Got Nobody.” This was a great way to start the show. The audience had a blast chiming in.

Next, Marion Goldsmith’s operatic voice sounded lovely during renditions of “Sunrise Sunset” and “Indian Love.” Dan Altilio’s stand-up comedy act had the audience in stitches. Nick Kozauer’s songs “You Can’t Be True Dear” and “As Time Goes By,” were met with a lot of applause as was his stellar harmonica playing. The audience watched in amazement as Arlene Schacht and Russ Holt danced the bolero and rumba, during the first act, and later performed an international tango. Harold Seldin’s gorgeous versions of “Old Man River” and “The Impossible Dream” ended Act One with a bang.

Following a 15-minute intermission, the performers were raring to go with Act Two. The audience loved reminiscing and singing along with Bill Sagosz as he played “Over the Waves” on the accordion and sang and “Behind the Swinging Doors.” They also adored listening to Jim McDonald sing “Blue Moon” and “Just One More Chance.” People were in hysterics over Marco Bonfitto’s “Southern Hillbilly Wedding” monologue. Marilyn Matalon sang “It’s a Sin to tell a Lie” and “How Deep is the Ocean,” beautifully. The audience was mesmerized by Edy Piazza’s unique interpretations of “I Enjoy Being a Girl” and “Long Before I Knew You,” which she dedicated to her husband. Al Meredith’s performances of “Sweet Lorraine” and “Stardust” demonstrated that he was well-rounded entertainer. The audience chimed in for the finale of “When the Saints Come Marching In.”