On FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 at 11:30PM, the National Touring Company of WICKED will host "WICKED UNDER THE COVERS," an evening of cabaret performances. Held at BAJA BETTY'S, San Diego's Gay Mexican Restaurant, and produced by company members of WICKED, the event will feature cast and crew members of the touring company as well as special guest performers. The net proceeds of this one-night-only event will benefit BEING ALIVE SAN DIEGO and BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS.
Produced by company members of WICKED, the event will feature members of the cast and crew of the touring company, including Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Richard H. Blake (Fiyero), Merideth Kaye Clark (Elphaba Standby); performing covers of their favorite music. In keeping with the "under the covers" theme, and the late night hour, sleepwear is encouraged, both for the performers and the audience! In addition to the performances, there will be live and silent auction items, including the opportunity to bid on WICKED show-related items, as well as chances to join the company backstage at the Civic Theatre.
Admission to "WICKED UNDER THE COVERS" is by donation of $25. Tickets will be available at the door, or through BAJA BETTY'S - in person at 1421 University Ave, San Diego; by phone at 619.269.8510; or by phone through BEING ALIVE at 619.291.1400 ext 317.
Being Alive San Diego's mission is to provide quality and compassionate services to people affected by HIV/AIDS and to provide education to those in need. Being Alive provides the following programs & services:
* Health & Wellness: Daniel's Pantry, Holistic Therapies, Recreation Activities
* Early Education, Prevention and Intervention: Early Intervention and Prevention Initiative, New Beginnings, HIV/AIDS 101, Resource Room, HIV Consumer Guidebook
* Adherence and Medication Support: AIDS Drug Assistance Program, Medication Update Forums
* Life Skills Training and Support: Peer Advocacy, Support Groups, Helping Hands Moving Services & Housing Assistance, Complimentary Haircuts, & Animeals.
Being Alive serves over 5,000 people annually in the Greater San Diego area!
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fund raising and grant making organization. BC/EFA is the on-going, committed response from the American theater community to an urgent worldwide health crisis. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of this community, BC/EFA raises funds for AIDS-related causes across the United States. Since its founding in 1988, BC/EFA has raised over $150 million for critically needed services for people with AIDS, HIV, and other serious illnesses.
