‘XMAS MIRACLE’: Donors Rally For Las Vegas Theater Burgled on Xmas Eve

‘XMAS MIRACLE’: Donors Rally For Las Vegas Theater Burgled on Xmas Eve.

Costfoto / NurPhoto / Getty Images

Key Takeaways

Troy Heard knew something was off when he pushed open the back door to the Majestic, the Las Vegas community theater for which he works as artistic manager. Heard had locked it before he left for the day on Christmas Eve.

The Majestic Theatre is located at 1217 S. Main St., in the Arts District in downtown Vegas. (Image: Majestic Theatre)

Heard, who only stopped by on Christmas Day to wrap a gift he bought for his stage manager, discovered $10K of stage equipment a soundboard, computers and music gear stolen. Similar burglaries have victimized four other small businesses in the Arts District recently.

Heard immediately called Las Vegas police but their response was the opposite of immediate. He waited hours and they never showed up. He filed a report on Friday.

Troy Heard, bottom center, with the cast of the Majestic’s original production, “SCREAM’D,” in March. (Image: Facebook)

The Majestic, a repertory theater in downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District, already relies on community donations to stage 5-10 annual low-budget plays and musicals from local producers and writers. Its necessary cost-cutting meant that it had no theft insurance.

Though Heard dreaded going back to the same generous donor well for help, the heartless theft threatened the Majestic’s next show, a production of John Van Druten’s “Cabaret” opening Jan. 16.

So he created a GoFundMe, and was bowled over by how many donations immediately flooded in not just from Las Vegas regulars, but from heartbroken folks all across the country.

Heard called it a “Christmas miracle.”

Initially, he ended the GoFundMe when it reached its $10K goal in less than 24 hours. Then people started emailing him, saying they wanted to donate anyway. So he reopened the page.

As of Saturday, the tally exceeded $19K from 180 donors. Heard says the money will go toward upgrading the theater.

“We re extraordinarily grateful for the outpouring of love and support from our fans and community and we can t wait to return the favor,” Heard said.

To donate,

Article Sources
Disney Wants Voters, Not Politicians, in Charge of Florida Casino Expansion editorial policy.
  1. Bettor Racing Loses Spat with NIGC and Tribal Casino, Goes into Liquidation

Compare Accounts
×
Yankees Stun Indians in Game 5, World Series Odds Move in Dodgers’ Favor
Provider
Name
Description
Soros Fund Management Eliminates Caesars, MGM Stakes, Adds Sands  Wynn Macau Earnings Down 40 Percent in 2016, but Employees Receive Pay Raise  Cosmopolitan Loyalty Program Joining MGM Rewards on July 30  Riverside Resort Laughlin Faces Big Penalty for Alleged Security Mistreatment  State College Casino Hearing Delayed by Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board  Steve Wynn Defamation Case Against Former Hairstylist Thrown Out of Court  New York Jets Blow Up 0-16 Bets At Sportsbooks, May Lose No. 1 NFL Draft Pick  Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Celebrates 15th Anniversary With New Events Space  Super Bowl Prompts 100M Sportsbook Geolocation Checks During Chiefs Thrilling 38-35 Win  Ex-Wynn, MGM Exec Accused in College Admissions Scandal in Jury Deliberation