Southeast Community Foundation is excited to invite you to an evening with Richard Shelton, who has been described as “The world’s leading dramatic interpreter of Frank Sinatra”!
SCF is dedicated to ensuring academic equity with high-dose/high-impact tutoring and social‑emotional support for local K‑12 students. This event will be a thrilling night of music, fundraising, and community spirit, to support SCF’s programs that directly fuel personalized tutoring and SEL programs for youth who need it most here in Los Angeles.
Coming off a sold-out show at Los Angeles’ Biltmore Hotel in Spring 2025, Mr. Shelton will be putting on a treat for music fans and supporters of Southeast Community Foundation! Be part of an unforgettable evening where timeless music meets real impact. Your ticket supports life-changing tutoring for students across Los Angeles – reserve yours today!
Date: November 8, 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, 1210 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Richard Shelton as Frank Sinatra
Multi-award winning and award nominated British actor and singer Richard Shelton has an acclaimed international career spanning theatre, music, TV and movies.
Described as ‘The worlds leading dramatic interpreter of Frank Sinatra’, Richard Shelton won ‘Best of Broadwater’ at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival Awards, and ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ at the Adelaide International Arts Festival for his portrayal of Sinatra in ‘Sinatra: RAW’ which he wrote and starred in and which he performed in New York and London.
Mr. Shelton has performed the Sinatra repertoire on the world’s most acclaimed stages, including with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, The Globe Theatre in London, and on TV and the world’s most prestigious jazz venues including Ronnie Scotts in London.
Learn more about Richard Shelton at https://richardshelton.co.uk/
Ticket Information:
Tickets are now available! Every ticket purchased helps support our mission to provide personalized and consistent high-dose tutoring and social-emotional support that empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their goals.
Sponsorship Information:
We’re also seeking sponsorship partners to help make this event a success! If you or your organization are interested in supporting our mission and gaining visibility at this high-profile event, please reach out to Cassandra Petersen Harris at cassandra@secfoundation.org or review our sponsorship opportunities here:
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What do you think of your tutor?
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