“I believe that the arts can be used for social good, and this project exemplifies that idea,” Rubins said.

Indeed, using art for public good in times of tragedy has lately proven a popular modus operandi for professional and student artists alike—today, students from the Berklee College of Music will present “Tsunami Relief: An Evening of Hope” which also aims to raise awareness and money for victims and their families.

For those involved in “Changing the Tide,” the experience promises to empower artists and viewers alike.

“It’s nice to know that doing something I love to do—playing the piano and composing music—will somehow help people in need,” says Frogner.

Lee agrees, saying that the artistic showcase was a remarkable opportunity for performers to express themselves and respond to the tragedy.

“Really, it’s good for everyone involved—for the performers, for the audience, and for victims who really need help and attention,” Lee says.

With such a massive undertaking, constituting the work of so many individuals, it’s no surprise that the show’s producers speak of the arduous task of filling Sanders with a tinge of desperation.

Says Dhaval Chadha ’08, one of the event’s Artistic Coordinators, “This is too good of a cause to play to an empty theater.”