fˈoːɹd tʃˈoʊz ðɪ ˈɛbəni ʃˈoʊkeɪs ɪn ˈɔːɹdɚ tə ɹˈeɪz mˈʌni fɚðə θˈiəɾɚ, wˌɪtʃ wʌz ɪn dˈeɪndʒɚɹ ʌv klˈoʊzɪŋ.
Ford chose the Ebony Showcase in order to raise money for the theater, which was in danger of closing.