Lethbridge-based theatre company raises money for Ukraine
Global News
On Sunday, Theatre Outré hosted a benefit concert to raise money for the BCU Foundation Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine.
On Sunday, Theatre Outré hosted a benefit concert to raise money for the BCU Foundation Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine.
Anastasia Siceac, an organizer of the event and also a performer, is originally from Moldova and has friends and family in the neighbouring country of Ukraine.
She was heartbroken to hear news of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and immediately contacted Jay Whitehead, co-artistic director for Theatre Outré, to pitch the idea of a fundraising concert.
“Ukraine is very close to my heart,” Siceac said.
“Knowing that some of these people have Ukrainian heritage and some have never been to Ukraine, they are here standing with us and really wanting to support and help.”
READ MORE: Over 2.8 million refugees have fled Ukraine amid Russian invasion: UN
Siceac and Theatre Outré put the show together in less than two weeks and saw an outpouring of support from Lethbridge’s arts community.
The concert included five separate performances that related either to the situation in Ukraine or Ukrainian culture. The group also sold handmade perogies, with proceeds going to the BCU Foundation.
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