Whether Ebony Blake has been in your life for a few moments or a few decades, you know she is in a class all her own. Fiercely generous with her radiant spirit and infectious humor. Relentlessly joyful. Shimmeringly talented. Her kindness knows no bounds — and if you've ever been lucky enough to witness her sing karaoke, I know you've been forever changed.

Last year, Ebony underwent surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy to treat cancer — all while rehearsing to play Hermione in The First National Tour of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" — with bravery, grace, and grit.

She'd hoped that chapter was closed, but unfortunately, adenoid cystic carcinoma had other plans.

This week, Ebony is undergoing complex surgery at Mt. Sinai in NYC as the next step of this process. Her team is the best of the best and her spirits are high — but our love and support are needed now.

The recovery process will likely be long and may involve additional radiation or surgery, so Ebony has had to step away from the show for the time being. Your contributions will help with medical bills and living expenses, and most importantly, give Ebony and James peace of mind so she can rest and heal.

Let's shower this incredible soul with the love and support she so deeply deserves. Thank you for your generosity!

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For those of you I haven't yet met:

I first met Ebony in 2019 on the first day of rehearsals for the San Francisco production of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." We'd both been cast in the ensemble and spent countless hours at rehearsal room tables together, sharing highlighters, blocking notes, and quiet laughs. Throughout the years and many iterations of the show, I would count my lucky stars any time I got to share a dressing room or a moment on stage with her. In an industry that is so transient and unpredictable, the fact that Eb went from my awesome cast mate to my dear, cherished friend fills my heart with deepest gratitude.