~We have 2 matches!! Thanks to 2 generous, anonymous donors, all donations made until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3rd, will be matched up to $5,000!~

Be Part of the Story

This Giving Tuesday, join a global movement of generosity and help City Lights Theater Company create a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience. By giving to In Love and Warcraft, you’re supporting innovative storytelling, empowering artists, and connecting communities through live theater.

Together, we can show the world what’s possible when we combine creativity and generosity.

Thank you for your support!

We asked director Kimberly Ridgeway what makes this production special.
Watch the video above to see her response!

How Your Gift Brings the Play to Life

In Love and Warcraft uses innovative design to weave digital and physical worlds together. From immersive screen projections to intricate costumes, sets and props (including some of the coolest sword designs on our stage), every element is crafted to enhance this duality.

~But these creative elements come with a cost

Your support this Giving Tuesday helps us meet key milestones and make this extraordinary production possible:

🎯 $150: Brings the sets to the theater from our scene shop.
🎯 $300: Returns the sets to the shop when the show closes.
🎯 $500: Pays for all the scripts to help the actors best bring this story to life.
🎯 $1,500: Licenses special video projection assets that immerse audiences in the gaming world.
🎯 $3,000: Covers half of the specialized costumes for the show.
🎯 $4,500: Finishes funding the costumes.
🎯 $6,000: Provides props for our characters’ dual worlds.
🎯 $8,000: Pays for the specialized lighting equipment needed to blend fantasy and reality.
🎯 $10,000: Fully funds the incredible sets that transport audiences to both Warcraft and college life.

Sneak speak of the sword design

Anna Kosiarek playing Evie, finds out how big her sword will be from props designer Laura Merrill at the first rehearsal.

Why This Play Matters

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft, there’s no better time to highlight the intersection of gaming, love, and self-discovery. In Love and Warcraft by Madhuri Shekar is more than a play—it’s a heartfelt exploration of relationships in the digital age. Whether you’re a gamer navigating online realms, a romantic figuring out real-world connections, or someone balancing the two, this story will make you laugh, think, and feel.

Set against the backdrop of college life and the vibrant “Warcraft Universe,” the play is a humorous and touching look at how we find love, control, and identity in a world where virtual and physical lives collide.

By supporting this production, you’re helping us bring a story that’s funny, thought-provoking, and undeniably relevant to life. Plus, you'll be celebrating a cultural milestone with the World of Warcraft anniversary!

Giving Tuesday 2024: LEVEL UP City Lights!

By City Lights Theater Company

Giving Tuesday 2024: LEVEL UP City Lights!

Support "In Love and Warcraft" This Giving Tuesday