THROUGH THE NIGHT Launches SHINE THE LIGHT PROJECT, Underwrites Student Tix

Producer Daryl Roth announced today that Through the Night, the acclaimed solo show written and performed by Daniel Beaty and currently playing at the Union Square Theatre, has launched Shine the Light Project. Shine the Light, a special educational outreach program, is seeking contributions from corporations, foundations, and individuals to provide tri-state, inner-city students who would be otherwise unable to afford the $25 student price the opportunity to experience Through the Night by fully underwriting the cost of their tickets. Through the Night officially opens on Sunday, September 26.

"Shine the Light came about because many people who have come to see this play asked how they could get involved in helping to spread the word and sponsor students," Ms. Roth said. "We believe Daniel's inspirational message of empowerment can change lives, young and old, and it is our goal to ensure that we reach as many people as possible."

Contributions to Shine the Light can be made by visiting www.throughthenightonstage.com and clicking on the "Education" tab. All donations are fully tax deductable and will be used solely to help cover the cost of student tickets to a performance of Through the Night at the Union Square Theatre.

Donors may designate particular schools to receive the tickets, or the producers will select appropriate tri-state area school groups. Through the Night is deemed suitable for children aged 14 and older.

Through the Night is produced by Daryl Roth, in association with Jana Robbins, and presented with the enthusiastic participation of a "Who's Who" of artists and influencers who are acting as Artistic Ambassadors for the production. This select group, lending support through a variety of audience development efforts, includes Bill Cosby, Ruby Dee, Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Thelma Golden, Hill Harper, LaTonya Richardson Jackson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Phylicia Rashad, Ben Vereen, Pauletta Washington, and Malik Yoba.

Six characters. Three generations. One unforgettable performance. Mr. Beaty portrays an entire cast of characters, from inquisitive boy to elder preacher, spinning a tale in which lives collide to show how hope, faith and love can pull anyone Through the Night. The New York Times calls it, "a thing of beauty, wit, grit and piercing lyricism." Mr. Beaty's last New York stage appearance was in 2006, winning an Obie Award for his acclaimed solo show Emergency (formerly Emergence-SEE!) at The Public Theater.

Regular tickets, priced at $65.00, are available via Ticketmaster.com / (800) 982-2787 and in person at The Union Square Theatre Box Office (100 E. 17th Street, NYC). The Box Office is open Tuesday-Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The performance schedule is as follows: Wednesday through Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Please note: there are no matinee performances on Sunday, September 12 or Sunday, September 26, and no performance on Wednesday, September 15.
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