LERON WELLINGTON
Staff Writer
Everyone loves dogs, and everyone loves giving back. Naturally, the event Applause for Paws, hosted by Interactive Theatre Society, was a hit with raising money for Lakeshore Humane Society.
The annual fundraiser featured games, activities and performances that helped keep audiences entertained while raising money for the nearest no-kill shelter for animals.
Elizabeth Keville, a junior theater arts major and the president of the Interactive Theatre Society, felt very passionately about the cause and was glad to continue the tradition. She said, “I think that Lakeshore is an important charity to donate to so they can continue to maintain that title. Donating the money to Lakeshore means doing what we can as a group to make sure that the animals in the shelter have enough room to survive.”
Raffle baskets were made by club members and dog themed games were available to be played. A simple donation of a small sum of money to the cutest puppies out of 20 pictures of dogs was an innovative game for people to enjoy.
Throughout the evening, performances by student groups were enjoyed and added extra entertainment. Some of the performers included Some Like It Hot, the Blue Ice Step team and Improv Society.
Samantha Ploetz, a senior theater arts major, enjoyed the performances from groups. She said, “I think that including other clubs and campus groups is very important, because it helps our club have good relations with others on campus, as well as having them bring more people to the event.”
Charley Scheffler, a senior theater arts major and Interactive Theater Society member, said, “I love having other groups help with this event, because it shows that they care for this cause. Each group said they love what the event stands for, even if they were unable to perform.”
The event went smoothly and entertained many, but more importantly, it raised money for the Lakeshore Humane Society and the animals that really need help.