OSTC's RENT Announces Over $2000 Raised for AIDS Care Ocean State

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit which brought new life to the historic Theatre By The Sea for the past five years, and AIDS Care Ocean State (ACOS), which has been providing essential services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in Rhode Island since 1990, teamed up for a fundraising week which coincided with OSTC's recent production of Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical RENT.

Audiences who attended performances during the final weekend of the production had several opportunities to offer financial support to Rhode Island's largest AIDS organization, including a bucket drive, similar to those conducted on "The Great White Way" by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.

"We were thrilled that the audiences attending our production generously donated $2,053 to benefit AIDS Care Ocean State," said OSTC's Producing Artistic Director, Amiee Turner. "ACOS is a valuable community asset and I am excited that our partnership not only brought this extraordinary production to a more diverse audience, but also assisted in raising community awareness about HIV and AIDS."

Ocean State Theatre Company is currently presenting David Mamet's provocative play, Race, which runs through April 14. Tickets are on sale at the box office Tuesday through Friday from 12 noon - 6:00 pm, Saturdays from 12 noon - 4:00 pm, and from 12 noon until curtain on performance days. Tickets are also available online 24 hours a day at www.OceanStateTheatre.org and via telephone during normal box office hours by calling (401) 921-6800.