WPCNR STAGE DOOR. March 28, 2010: Assemblyperson Amy Paulin whose daughter performed with Westco Productions called White Plains' Susan Katz, "the person who makes every one a star;" County Legislator James Maisano declaring  Susan Katz Day in Westchester County called her organization one that the county has been supporting for years because of Westco's unique contribution to Westchester families: White Plains Mayor Adam Bradley presented a plaque declaring Saturday Susan Katz Day in White Plains saying he looked forward to her company Westco Productions serving White Plains for many years to come.

Westco Productions "Magic to Do Players" Perform for over 140 Guests at the local Westco's 30th Anniversary Celebration Saturday evening. Master of Ceremonies Jason Summers on stage (background) a performer with Westco since the age of 7, and now a professional choreographer, director and actor, leads the very special group of performers that Westco has nurtured the last two years. They were the stars of the evening and had a wonderful time-- and were easily the best dancers on the floor.

White Plains Mayor Adam Bradley Presented Susan Katz, "The First Lady of Westchester Theatre," Founder of Westco, with a Proclamation Declaring Susan Katz Day in the City. Bradley said he had known Ms. Katz for many years and looked forward to her giving White Plains another 30 years of Westco Productions to come.

Serena Russell, President of the Westco Productions Board of Directors saluted Ms. Katz for creating an organization that has entertained over 700,000 persons over the last 30 Years.

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin reminisced about her own daughter's Westco career.

County Legisalator James Maisano recognized Ms. Katz's Westco is unique and an important resource in Westchester County also declaring Saturday Susan Katz Day in Westchester.

Jason Summers and the Westco staff entertained the friends of Westco with a medley of Westco's Greatest Hits...from 30 Years of unique, "Flop-proof" productions because the people who produce them -- produce them with love -- that produces hit after hit -- from Frosty the Snowman to Annie to "Resuse,Recycle."

The Katzes -- "First Lady of Westchester Theatre," Susan Katz and her husband, Peter Katz...dance on Susan Katz Night. Mrs. Katz graciously thanked Mr. Katz for all his contributions to Westco's success.  Surrounded by family and friends, Ms.Katz remembered her father, Sonny Katz, long-time City Marshall for his encouragement and belief in the Westco Dream when she first thought of starting a youth theatre in the city.

The occasion was Westco Productions 30th Anniversary Gala Celebration held at the Womens Club of White Plains where 150 persons gathered to salute Suan Katz for founding Westco Productions -- the county's most successful and enduring non-profit theatre company that for thirty years has introduced theatre to youngsters, entertained youthful patients in county hospitals, and most recently created a theatre group for developmentally disabled youths.