BC/EFA Announces RENT 'Behind The Scenes' Auction For Rochester Area

In-keeping with their series of "Extraordinary EBay" packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is proud to announce an auction item for RENT fans in the Rochester, NY area.

The company of the critically acclaimed national tour of RENT starring original cast members Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal and Gwen Stewart have created a unique "behind the scenes" experience for the stalwart "Rent" fan.

The lucky winner of this auction will

1. Shadow the Rent Stage Managers during a performance of RENT in Rochester, NY - April 21 - 26.

2. Meet and Greet and photos with cast members, including original stars Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp and Gwen Stewart.

3. Receive an autographed poster of the Broadway RENT tour.

The winner must be at least 18 years of age and responsible for travel to Rochester

TO place a bid on this once in a lifetime experience - here

"Extraordinary EBay" is an online fundraising initiative started by BC/EFA in August 2008 geared at providing "once in a lifetime" theatrical experiences and extremely rare one-of-a-kind items to the highest bidder. Past "Extraordinary EBay" packages have included "Opening Night with Will Ferrell on Broadway", "Tickets to the final performance of RENT on Broadway", "Opening Night tickets and party passes for LIZA's at the Palace" and "VIP tickets to the inaugural taping of "Rosie Live". To keep abreast of new Extraordinary EBay packages, interested bidders should regularly visit the BC/EFA website - www.broadwaycares.org

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organization. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the American theatre community, BC/EFA raises funds for AIDS-related causes and other critical illnesses across the United States. Since its founding in 1988, BC/EFA has raised over $150 million dollars for critically needed services for people with AIDS and other serious illnesses. BC/EFA is the major supporter of seven programs at The Actors' Fund - including The AIDS Initiative, The Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative, The Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic, The Dancers' Resource and three supportive housing residences. BC/EFA also awards annual grants to over 400 AIDS and family service organizations nationwide. For more information visit: www.BroadwayCares.org