‘I will only ever sing praises for this wonderful charity,’ sound designer says after surgery bills are wiped away
Aid recipient: Morgan McCauley of Arvada is a freelance sound designer, engineer and technician who recently worked on the Arvada Center’s “Beauty and the Beast.” She went to Westminster High School, studied Theatre Arts and Design Technology at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley and Sound Design at the California Institute of the Arts. She previously worked for the DCPA Theatre Company. According to her bio, Morgan will answer to Moira, “I enjoy an eclectic selection of music, I adore reading, love my family and friends, and am a fan of a certain select number of television series.” It’s worth mentioning that she has a clever sibling who goes by the handle “Edgar Allan Bro” on Facebook.
Her medical story: Morgan fell ill during the Dec. 30 performance of “Beauty and the Beast” and was admitted to the ER on the next day with intense pain. That’s when she was told that her gallbladder needed to be removed.
How we are helping: Morgan submitted several medical bills totaling $3,786.83 in out-of-pocket expenses, and the Denver Actors Fund Board of Directors has voted to pay them off in full.
‘My gratitude for the Denver Actors Fund is boundless.’ – Morgan McCauley
A message from Morgan: “Although it is not anywhere near adequate enough to express my thanks, I need to say this: Nearly three months ago, I was in the E.R. Nearly two months ago, I had surgery. Today, the nearly $4,000 in bills are paid in full, thanks to the Denver Actors Fund. My gratitude for them is boundless. After a month of only being able to work half the time, and after nearly two months of worrying about how I would pay these bills, and after worrying that whole time that I would likely be using any money I would normally put in savings to pay them off for several years to come – the relief is dizzying. ‘Thank you’ will never be enough, and I will only ever sing praises for this wonderful charity. What a blessing to have such a resource in our community. I am eternally grateful.”
How you can help us replenish: At The Denver Actors Fund, we love it when the money goes out as fast as it comes in, which means we are in a constant state of replenishment. That’s the gig. If you would like to help us keep up, simply mail checks in any amount made out to Denver Actors Fund to P.O. Box 11182, Denver, CO 80212. Or use this donation link, with our humble thanks,
Read testimonials from other Denver Actors Fund beneficiaries here, or click on a recent name below:
KENT SUGG, $8,413
LYNNE HASTINGS: $1,309
BRITTNI AND LAVOUR ADDISON: $13,361
ANDY BRUENING: $1,406
The Denver Actors Fund has now made $1,140,000 available to more than 540 Colorado theater artists.
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COME TO THE EVENTS THAT SUPPORT US:
MONDAY, APRIL 17: Please join us for Miners Alley Playhouse’s Industry Night performance of “I Hate Hamlet.” Paul Rudnick’s classic comedy offers sword fights and hijinks as TV actor Andrew Rally struggles with taking on the dream role of Hamlet while being hounded by the ghost of John Barrymore. Miners Alley is continuing its groundbreaking, trendsetting commitment to dedicate ALL PROCEEDS from one designated performance of each run to go to the Denver Actors Fund. And on this night only, $51 tickets can be yours for only $15. Since 2014, MAP has generated more than $60,000 in donations to The Denver Actors Fund through evenings just like this one. If you plan to go see this musical, please consider joining us at 7:30 p.m. on MONDAY, APRIL 17. Miners Alley Playhouse is located at 1224 Washington Ave., in Golden. Call 303-935-3044 or choose your own seats at minersalley.com. Be sure to choose April 17. The promo code for $15 tickets is DAFNIGHT.
MONDAY, APRIL 17: Our faithful friends at Firehouse Theatre Company have designated their Industry Night performance of “A Shayna Maidel” (“A Pretty Girl)” as a benefit, with 100 percent of proceeds going to The Denver Actors Fund. “A Shayna Maidel,” directed by Steve Tangedal, is about two sisters, one a survivor of Nazi concentration camps, the other brought up as an American, who meet in New York in 1946 after a separation of almost 20 years. Tickets are only $15 (normally $25) on this night only. Order yours by clicking here at firehousetheatercompany.com and be sure to choose Industry Night (April 17). 7:30 p.m. at the John Hand Theater at 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver, 80230. Thank you to all involved, including cast, crew, creatives, staff, Producing Artistic Director Helen Hand, for your steadfast commitment to helping the DAF help Colorado theater artists.
MONDAY, APRIL 24: Our great friends at Town Hall Arts Center are continuing their incredible commitment to designate one performance per run with 100 percent of all proceeds from ticket and concession sales to be donated to The Denver Actors Fund. Join us for “La Cage Aux Folles.” In St. Tropez, there is a drag club owned by devoted husbands Georges and Albin (who is also the star attraction). Life is good. Then their son, Jean-Michele, drops a bomb: He is getting married to a woman whose father is a homophobic, conservative politician. To ensure a smooth “meet the parents,” Georges and Albin try to act “normal” – leading to a night of chaos and hilarity. Directed and choreographed by Nathan Halverson, with music direction and tracks created by Phil Forman. Tickets only $27 (normally as much as $52). Reserve your seats at 303-794-2787 or townhallartscenter.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29: Clover & Bee Productions is staging a reading of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” at the Savoy Denver that will reunite much of the cast from the Breckenridge Backstage Theater’s 2021 production. The play includes two self-absorbed ingénues, jealous fiancées, one haughty dowager, and the most infamous handbag in British history. Directed by Jessica Robblee. All proceeds will go to The Denver Actors Fund. Appetizers and drinks at 6:30 p.m., reading at 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY, MAY 8: 11 Minutes Theatre Company is staging “Elizabeth Rex” as a DAF benefit. It’s a funny and provocative drama about a group of Shakepeare’s actors, including Shakespeare himself, as they duel and banter with each and Queen Elizabeth. Info at 11minutestheatre.com.
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