Ritz Fest - South Carolina's Annual Suicide Prevention Benefit
Ritz Fest - South Carolina's Annual Suicide Prevention Benefit
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    • Home
    • FAQ
    • Our Performers/Schedule
    • Our Sponsors
    • Our Host & Emcees
    • Food and Beverage
    • Ritz Fest Roadies
    • Resources
    • Ritz Fest '23 Gallery
  • Home
  • FAQ
  • Our Performers/Schedule
  • Our Sponsors
  • Our Host & Emcees
  • Food and Beverage
  • Ritz Fest Roadies
  • Resources
  • Ritz Fest '23 Gallery

Meet our Ritz Fest Roadies who make our event happen!

Ritz Fest Organizer Stephen Corsini

Ritz Fest Organizer Stephen Corsini

Ritz Fest Organizer Stephen Corsini

Stephen Corsini began to organize Ritz Fest after repeatedly hearing Chris Reed & The Bad Kids state they were a suicide prevention band at every gig. He decided to take their message, add to it his love of live music, and mix in The Jason Foundation’s mission to raise awareness of this silent epidemic. After starting with one band and on

Stephen Corsini began to organize Ritz Fest after repeatedly hearing Chris Reed & The Bad Kids state they were a suicide prevention band at every gig. He decided to take their message, add to it his love of live music, and mix in The Jason Foundation’s mission to raise awareness of this silent epidemic. After starting with one band and one sponsor, Ritz Fest has morphed into a two-day annual event and he works to book acts, find sponsors, and procure items for doorprizes and auction and other Ritz Fest Sponsored Events throughout the year. When he’s not at the Ritz or at his day job in public education, he can be found throwing horseshoes, swimming, or enjoying food and fellowship. A former volunteer firefighter, Stephen encourages everyone to check their fire alarms and invest in a reflective house sign. He and his wife, Liz, enjoy the outdoors, love their son and his drumming, and appreciate everyone involved with Ritz Fest.

Photographer - Waldo Tapia

Ritz Fest Organizer Stephen Corsini

Ritz Fest Organizer Stephen Corsini

Newberrians are long familiar with Waldo's photography. Check out his Facebook page. There are great shots on there from around town AND from Ritz Fest '23!

Sound - David Finley

Ritz Fest Organizer Stephen Corsini

Concessions and Box Office

Fin is  our amazing sound technician.

Concessions and Box Office

Concessions and Box Office

Concessions and Box Office

The Newberry Community Players not only adopted Ritz Fest under their 501c3, they work our concession stand and run the box office.

Procurement Coordinator

Concessions and Box Office

Procurement Coordinator

Darren Walker was born a salesman. He hits the streets and is able to get amazing raffle and silent auction items. This is all between work and drumming with Five on Fire!

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Make a donation directly to our fundraising page on the Jason Foundation's website.

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