Donor Spotlight
Larry and Heather Baugess
Meet Shadowbox Live Donors Larry and Heather Baugess! Larry, a firefighter, and Heather, a middle school librarian, have been attending Shadowbox Live shows since December of 1998 when Heather’s parents introduced them to the troupe as part of their Christmas gift. Larry and Heather have since become regulars and actively introduce new patrons to us while keeping Shadowbox Live a family affair, often attending with teenage sons Levi and Luke, who had to stand on chairs to be seen by the audience when receiving their very first “virgin calls” at a Lunchbox production. The Baugess’ have a great collection of Shadowbox Live memorabilia, such as show marquees, retired neon signs, and life-sized mascots, as well as cherished family photos with the Santa Babies and Snow Bunnies chronicling not only the growth of their boys, but the evolution of the company.
Larry and Heather agree that Shadowbox Live is a unique part of Columbus saying, “ We admire the time, work and energy that the Shadowbox staff puts into their first rate productions.” When asked why they donate to Shadowbox Live, Larry and Heather said, “we want Shadowbox Live to continue to thrive and be able to offer that special something that you just can’t find anywhere else in Columbus. Through our donations, we know that Shadowbox will continue to advance and grow.”
Whether you’re a Shadowbox Live virgin or a patron for life, you too can help Shadowbox Live advance and grow. Contact Edelyn Parker to make your donation today!
Inspiring Art in the Community through the Community of Art
For more information contact Stacie Boord at 614.554.1534 or sboord@shadowboxlive.org
Shadowbox Gives Back is the organization within Shadowbox Live that funds all of our community outreach efforts. We provide in-kind support and donations to 501C3 public charities and or educational institutions that fit within our philanthropic focus, meet our guidelines and serve the community. Our primary focus is education and community development within the Greater-Columbus area.
Shadowbox Gives Back strives…
To use the Shadowbox Live art-form as a means to “give back” to the community via in-kind support and donations to 501C3 public charities.
To collaborate with other community organizations to further ourselves artistically and to enrich our community by promoting accessibility to the performing arts.
To use our knowledge and experience of the performing arts to not only further the artistic abilities of our community’s students but to also teach important 21st Century Learning Skills.
In 2010 alone Shadowbox Live donated close to $250,000 to the community in ticket donations to local charities and educational services for our youth. We invite those of you who wish to find out more about who we are and what we do to read on. This portion of the website is dedicated to that aim and our future community involvement within Columbus and Greater Cincinnati.
Local Gifting → request a donation
Shadowbox gives over $100,000 in ticket donations annually to local charities and organizations for both their fundraising efforts and volunteer appreciation needs. We accept requests for charitable in-kind donations continually throughout the year. Donation requests must be made no less than six weeks prior to the event date and are only accepted via our website. We appreciate the importance of donations to support the work of community groups and organization and while we cannot honor every request, we do carefully review each on a case-by-case basis.
Volunteer Appreciation Program
This program allows non-profit organizations to give their volunteers the night out that they deserve! Select a Thursday night for your group and Shadowbox Live may commit to donating tickets for your organization to claim for that day’s performance! If we approve your request we will also create an e-vite with all of the necessary information for you to distribute to your volunteers so that they can call and make their reservations. (You don’t even need to get RSVPs)
For more information contact Edelyn Parker at 614.416.7625 or eparker@shadowboxlive.org
Shadowbox Gives Back Fundraisers
What better way to generate funds than by enjoying an evening at Shadowbox Live! If we approve your request every full price ($30) reservation made under your organization’s name for a specific Shadowbox Live performance will result in a donation of 50% ($15) back to your organization! We handle everything: the reservations, the money collection, and presenting a check for the return amount to you at the end of the show that same night.
For more information contact Edelyn Parker at 614.416.7625 or eparker@shadowboxlive.org