Critical Role announces live charity one-shot to support Los Angeles wildfire relief

Critical Role, a leader in innovative, cross-platform storytelling and the creative force behind the hit Amazon Studios animated series The Legend of Vox Machina, today announced a special live one-shot aimed at continued fundraising to aid wildfire recovery efforts in Los Angeles following the devastating fires that broke out earlier this month. Through its nonprofit arm, Critical Role Foundation (CRF), in collaboration with countless fans worldwide – known as “Critters”, the company has already been able to contribute $30,000 from its emergency fund to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund, providing immediate support to those affected. With the recovery efforts far from over, Critical Role is rallying its global community to come together and provide even more support for those in need.

WHAT: LIVE CHARITY ONE-SHOT: “FREAKY THURSDAY”

Critical Role will host a chaotic and interactive one-shot charity livestream titled “Freaky Thursday,” featuring Bells Hells, the beloved characters from its third tabletop roleplaying game (RPG) campaign played by Ashley Johnson, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel, Laura Bailey and Liam O’Brien, with Game Master Matthew Mercer.

Through Critical Role’s Tiltify page, fans can donate or purchase rewards that directly shape the story. Story elements with the most donations will take center stage in the adventure. Each fundraising milestone reached will unlock unique surprises, including new allies, unexpected adversaries, or even character sheet swaps, ensuring an unpredictable and exciting adventure shaped entirely by the community’s contributions.

In addition to creating grants for the below charities who are currently providing on the ground aid throughout Los Angeles, 10% of each donation is stashed into our overall emergency fund, which allows CRF to send help quickly in the event of a future unforeseen natural emergency.

California Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery Fund
Latino Community Foundation
LA Fire Department Foundation

WHERE:
The adventure will be streamed live on Critical Role’s membership service Beacon (beacon.tv), as well as Critical Role’s Twitch (twitch.tv/criticalrole) and YouTube (youtube.com/criticalrole) channels.

WHEN:
Thursday, January 30 at 7PM PT / 10PM ET

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