Shadowbox Live Partners with CATF

Shadowbox Live is proud to announce a new partnership with the Columbus AIDS Task Force, in conjunction with the Shadowbox Live Musicals production of Rent.

Columbus AIDS Task Force (CATF) is a full service, community-based, non-profit AIDS Service Organization providing comprehensive care services, educational programs and an HIV testing program. According to their website, CATF's mission is to lead the fight against HIV/AIDS through awareness, advocacy, and care.

"Given Rent's theme of human mortality, it made a lot of sense to use this show as an opportunity to help raise AIDS awareness," said Stacie Boord, Community Relations director for Shadowbox Live. "We've added historical facts about HIV and AIDS to our projection screens during the preshow experience, and we'll be hosting a Shadowbox Gives Back event for the Columbus AIDS Task Force on March 27th."

Shadowbox Gives Back is the organization within Shadowbox Live that funds all community outreach efforts. Last year alone, over $200,000 was donated to the community in ticket donations to local charities and educational services.

The Shadowbox Gives Back event benefiting Columbus AIDS Task Force is scheduled for the March 27th 7:00 PM performance of Rent. Half of all proceeds from tickets sold to CATF supporters will be donated to the organization.

"We're hoping for a strong turnout," says Boord. "It's a fantastic way to support this vital organization."

Rent is currently running on Sundays at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM through April 17, 2011. The Shadowbox Gives Back event for CATF is on March 27th, 7:00 PM performance only. Please mention CATF at the time of reservation to ensure half of your ticket price goes to the organization. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. For reservations, contact the Box Office at (614) 416-ROCK, or visit www.shadowboxlive.org.

Shadowbox Live is sponsored by Costume Specialists, Courtyard Marriott Columbus Airport location, Crawford Communities, Cup O Joe, Dr. Robert Lowe, Family Physicians of Gahanna, Genesis Audio, Outlook, Professional Eye Care Associates, WCBE.

Shadowbox Live is the largest resident theater company in America, producing over 400 shows per year.

A non-profit 501c3 performance troupe, Shadowbox Live employs 60+ full time ensemble members immersed in the Shadowbox Live philosophy of "everyone does everything," including arts administration.

These Shadowbox Live metaperformers self-produce a wide range of shows, as well as run the company on a day-to-day basis.

For over 20 years this creative team has produced world-class performances, spanning the artistic spectrum with sketch comedy, rock ‘n ‘roll, original rock operas, traditional musicals, drama, dance theater and new media; always putting emphasis on the unparalleled live experience.

Shadowbox Live is a healthy, vibrant, self-sustaining arts organization that generates the majority of its funding from its patron base, and leads the way as an artistic tour de force in Midwest.

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