NEW YORK, NY – Behind the Scenes received a grant of $50,000 from Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. "BC/EFA is very grateful to the companies and individuals working in the technical professions-from lighting and rigging to scenery, special effects, audio and more-who have participated in and made so much of BC/EFA's fundraising in the theatre community possible," noted BC/EFA executive director Tom Viola.
"This first $50,000, in what will be an annual grant, is sent in appreciation of that long-time support and to celebrate the wonderful friendships that have been forged between BC/EFA and so many working backstage, behind the scenes and in the entertainment technology industry," Viola added.
"We are incredibly grateful for this generous grant and the recognition of what Behind the Scenes is accomplishing and the community we represent," said Rick Rudolph, chair of the Behind the Scenes Committee. "We have had an unprecedented number of requests for grants in just the first six weeks of this year, and this gift from BC/EFA will ensure we can continue to assist our colleagues in need even through such difficult economic times."
For more information, please visit www.estafoundation.org/bts.htm and www.broadwaycares.org.
