The Denver Actors Fund helped local actor get out of town fast – and pain-free!
Who we helped: Lindsey Pierce has been acting on Colorado stages for more than 20 years and is an ensemble member of the Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. She is presently nominated as outstanding supporting actress in a drama for her work in BETC’s “Coal Country. She also just appeared in UpstART Theater’s production of “Good People” in Ouray. She will be appearing in “Jane Eyre” with Grapefruit Lab in February 2025.
Lindsey’s medical story: Lindsey was in need of immediate dental work that was only going to get worse (and would require much more extensive treatment) if she waited.
How we helped: The Denver Actors Fund referred Lindsey to our partnering dentist, Dr. Brian Kelly DDS. After a free consultation, Brian referred Lindsey to an endodontist who said she needed a root canal. Lindsey had been quoted a price of $1,500 by her own dentist. Because Dr. Kelly, also a DAF board member, is committed only to working with dentists who are committed to ethical and fair pricing, the total cost of the work paid by the Denver Actors Fund to Endontics of Cherry Creek was $950. Including a previous dential issue in 2019, the DAF’s overall support to Lindsey Pierce to date is $1,578.
‘WITH GREAT RELIEF, I WAS ABLE TO LEAVE TOWN PAIN-FREE AND READY TO FOCUS ON MY ROLE IN THE SHOW.’ – LINDSEY PIERCE
A message from Lindsey: “At the start of this summer, I was experiencing severe pain and sensitivity in some of my teeth and about to leave town for a month-long project. After being informed that I needed to get a root canal and crown for a cracked tooth, I was doubtful I’d be able to get the work done in time and extremely worried that I was going to have to just ‘suck it up’ and be in a lot of pain for a while. But the Denver Actors Fund helped me out so fast! I was able to get in to see the dentist almost immediately and they helped me set up the rest. With great relief, I was able to leave town pain-free and ready to focus on my role in the show. I’m so grateful the DAF was there to help me in a tough spot and allow me to come out of treatment without a large debt. They covered all of my out-of-pocket expenses, and it was a huge load off my mind. I’m so grateful for this organization and the work they do!!”
Want to help us to replenish?: The overall Denver Actors Fund sent out more than $135,000 in medical relief in the first half of 2024 alone. If you would like to help us replenish so we we can keep helping other Colorado theater artists, simply mail checks in any amount made out to Denver Actors Fund, 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:
BARRET AND SYDNEY HARPER, $6,392
The Denver Actors Fund has now made $1,400,000 available to Colorado theatre artists.
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ABOUT THE DENVER ACTORS FUND:
Video above: The Denver Actors Fund presents the memorial video at the Colorado Theatre Guild’s 2023 Henry Awards.
The Denver Actors Fund is a source of immediate, situational relief when members of the local theater community find themselves in medical need. To date, the Fund has allocated more than $1.4 million to more than 590 artists facing medical need. In addition to financial relief, a team of more than 100 Denver Actors Fund volunteers offers good neighborly assistance including meal prep and delivery, child care, transportation, errands, construction, pet-sitting and more. For more information, visit our web site at DenverActorsFund.Org.
HOW TO APPLY FOR AID:
To apply for Denver Actors Fund aid: Fill out this brief online form here
MORE WAYS TO HELP:
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Denver, CO 80211
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Sign up for King Soopers’ Community Rewards Program and raise money for The DAF just by shopping for your groceries – and it doesn’t cost you an extra penny. To sign up, simply go here and designate The DAF as your preferred non-profit. Each quarter, King Soopers sends us a donation based on how much our supporters have spent. Thanks to all of you who are shopping for The DAF.
DONATE YOUR CAR
The Denver Actors Fund is now registered to accept vehicle donations, thanks to a new partnership with Vehicles for Charity. You can turn your unwanted but usable vehicle into greatly appreciated funds for The Denver Actors Fund. The process is simple. The DAF will receive 80 percent of auction proceeds, and a receipt for the donation will be sent to you that can be used for tax purposes. Read all about it here.
SHOP AMERICAN DOG: We have an exciting new partnership to share! American Dog, a USA-made company that makes dog toys, dog beds and accessories, has put together a special promotional offer to support the PAWS Fund. When you use the code DAFPAWS at checkout, 10% of your purchase will be donated to the PAWS Fund. Visit americandog.com/ to learn more! Thank you so much to Tina Anderson and our friends at American Dog!
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COME TO THE EVENTS THAT SUPPORT US:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11: Give 5 Productions has designated its Industry Night of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ as Denver Actors Fund Night. If you use code DAF10, you will receive 10 percent off tickets, and 10 percent of each ticket sold with this code will be donated to the DAF. “Hedwig” is an immersive, iconic, queer Broadway rock musical that runs Aug. 1-17 at The Arch at 3001 Walnut St. in RiNo. One-hour variety pre-show with Jessica L’Whor, circus and burlesque acts. Nightly costume contest with prizes. Theme: ’80s rock glam with East Berlin vibes. (Costumes not required for entry.) Tiockets at eventbrite.com.
MONDAY, AUGUST 12: Please join us for Miners Alley Playhouse’s Industry Night performance of “School of Rock,” based on the hit 2003 movie starring Jack Black. Our friends at Miners Alley are again donating ALL PROCEEDS from their big-buzz production to the DAF. This fun musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school where he turns straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. Starring John Hauser and directed by Warren Sherrill. On this night only, $47 tickets can be yours for only $23! Call 303-935-3044 or choose your own seats at minersalley.com/shows. Be sure to choose Aug. 12 as your performance date. Since 2014, MAP has generated more than $64,000 in donations to The Denver Actors Fund through evenings just like this one. Thank you to all involved, including Len Matheo, Lisa DeCaro, Jonathan Scott-Mckean, cast, crew, creatives and staff. We love you, Miners Alley Playhouse! If you plan to go see this great show, please consider joining us at 7:30 p.m. on MONDAY, AUG. 12 The (new!) Miners Alley Playhouse is located at 1100 Miners Alley in Golden.
MONDAY AUGUST 19: Shifted Lens Theatre Company, a brand new Aurora-based community theater, is about to present its first show, “Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical,” and it is designating its Industry Night performance as a DAF benefit with ALL PROCEEDS (except bar) going to the DAF. Based on the hit movie, “Cruel Intentions” pulls you into the manipulative world of two diabolically charming step-siblings who place a bet on whether or not the boy can destroy the innocence of their incoming headmaster’s daughter. The score features throwback hits by Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, REM, *NSYNC, and, of course, Britney Spears. Tickets normally $29 are $20 on DAF night with code Industry19 at onthestage.tickets Thank you, Lexie Lazea, cast and crew.
ONGOING: “Waiting for Obama,” the audio version of DAF Founder John Moore’s play that was an official selection at the 2016 New York International Fringe Festival, has been released as way of raising funds for The Denver Actors Fund. A Colorado Springs family is convinced that Barack Obama is coming for their guns in the final weeks of his presidency – and they’re right. Featuring Laurence Curry, Drew Horwitz, Chris Kendall, Leslie O’Carroll, Jenna Moll Reyes, Jessica Robblee, Luke Sorge and Mare Trevathan. It was recorded by the staff of Parker Arts at the PACE Center as an in-kind donation to The Denver Actors Fund. Listen for FREE on all major podcasting platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean. Just by listening, you will be raising revenue for The DAF! Or, WATCH the recording as a pay-per-view video for $9.95 on Broadway on Demand. ‘Waiting for Obama’ was recorded by the staff of Parker Arts at the PACE Center and edited by Ray Bailey TV as in-kind donations to The Denver Actors Fund. The actors also donated their services.
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