‘An Evening at the Theater’  to benefit CareFIRST Carolina Foundations Friends and Neigh

Special to The Messenger
Published: August 20, 2008

CareFIRST Carolina Foun-dation in partnership with the Hartsville Community Players will host a benefit production of the play “Godspell” on Friday, Sept. 19.
Proceeds will go toward helping local families in medical distress gain access

to specialty healthcare through the CareFIRST Carolina Foundation. The play will be held at the Center Theater, 212 N. Fifth St. in Hartsville, and will begin at 8 p.m.  General admission tickets are a $25 donation to the CareFIRST Carolina Foundation and a limited number of gala tickets (120) are available for $100 each while they last. The gala will be held at the Black Creek Arts Gallery from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., black tie optional and reserved theater seating included.

“We are excited with this opportunity to build partnerships with other local non profit organizations. It is a ‘win-win’ scenario for the community and the many families struggling to make ends meet. This event allows us as a region to support those families in greatest need,“ said Ann Lewis, CEO of CareSouth Carolina.
Mark Sobiski, development manger with CareFIRST Carolina, said, “The proceeds from this event will go directly to people that need help accessing medical care at CareSouth sites in five counties. For every $50 we raise, we can help one more person without insurance gain access to quality healthcare, and we would like to encourage everyone to join us and support this event.“

Elayne Mahn, president of the Hartsville Community Players, said, “Our board saw this as an opportunity to both present a play with a wonderful message of charity and sacrifice showcasing local talented actors and to make a contribution to a worthy cause through this partnership with CareFIRST Carolina Foundation.  It should be a wonderful evening for everyone!“

The play will be presented Friday night to benefit CareFIRST Carolina Foundation with a $25 ticket cost and Saturday and Sunday at regular pricing for Hartsville Community Players events to be sure everyone has the opportunity to see this wonderful performance.

Tickets for all performances are available for sale at: Burry Bookstore in Hartsville, Hartsville Chamber of Commerce, as well as at all CareSouth Carolina locations: Cheraw, Chesterfield, Society Hill, Bennettsville, McColl, Lake View, Hartsville and Bishopville. Visa and MasterCard are accepted at most locations.
Friday night tickets are good for any one performance of “Godspell.“ The play will be presented Friday, Sept 19, at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept 20, at 8 p.m. and a Sunday matinee performance at 3 p.m.

Tickets for all performances are available online at: http://www.hartsvillecommunityplayers.org

CareFIRST Carolina Foundation is the first regional supporting Foundation that raises funds and project capital to benefit our area through CareSouth Carolina, a Community Heath Center. CareSouth Carolina has 10 locations in five counties: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Lee and Marlboro Counties. Donations stay in the area and assist local families and individuals to get better access to health care and everyone is eligible for services at these community health centers.