Entertainment Community Fund News
September 24, 2019
Press Release
The Actors Fund and Playwrights Horizons Announce Iyvon Edebiri as the recipient of the The Mark O’Donnell Prize for Emerging Theater Artists
The Actors Fund and Playwrights Horizons announced today that New York City producer Iyvon Edebiri is the 2019 recipient of “The Mark O’Donnell Prize”, an annual prize presented to an emerging theater artist in recognition of her or his talent and promise.
July 31, 2019
Press Release
We Mourn the Loss of Trustee and Theater Legend Harold Prince (1928-2019)
Hal Prince was a giant in our industry. His contribution to the history of the American theater cannot be overstated. Hal was also a genuine hero to The Actor Fund.
June 17, 2019
Press Release
The Actors Fund Announces Election of Six New Members to Board of Trustees
The Board establishes policies for administering the programs and services of the organization, which has served the community since 1882.
May 9, 2019
Events & Performances
The Actors Fund Gala—A Record-Breaking $1.5 Million Raised
On April 29, The Actors Fund Annual Gala was held at the New York Marriott Marquis, proudly raising more than $1.5 million and breaking all previous fundraising records for the event!
May 7, 2019
Press Release
The Actors Fund Launches the Performing Arts Legacy Project
In partnership with The Research Center for Arts and Culture, The Actors Fund held a launch event for the Performing Arts Legacy Project (PAL) website yesterday at Actors’ Equity in New York City.
April 26, 2019
Press Release, Services & Programs
THE ACTORS FUND DEDICATES THE SAMUEL J. & FLORENCE T. FRIEDMAN PAVILION at The Actors Fund Home
Annette Bening and Brian Stokes Mitchell joined donors and community members to celebrate the opening of The Samuel J. and Florence T. Friedman Pavilion, marking the completion of a capital campaign project to rebuild, expand and preserve The Actors Fund Home for future generations.
April 10, 2019
Press Release
Lily Tomlin To Be Honored at The Actors Fund’s 23rd Annual Tony Awards® Viewing Gala
The Actors Fund will honor Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award® winner Lily Tomlin with the Julie Harris Award for Artistic Achievement at the 23rd Annual Tony Awards® Viewing Gala on Sunday, June 9, 2019 (3:30-9:00pm) at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
March 21, 2019
Press Release
Broadway Brunch with the Stars: An Afternoon of Song and Celebration
The Actors Fund will host “Broadway Brunch with the Stars: An Afternoon of Song and Celebration”, a benefit for The Actors Fund’s Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative and in honor of Kaytie O'Hara on Sunday March 31, 2019 from 11:30 am–1:30 pm in a private Upper West Side home.
February 13, 2019
Press Release, Events & Performances
The Actors Fund Annual Gala to Honor Harvey Fierstein, John Gore, Matthew D. Loeb and Rita Moreno on April 29
“Harvey, John, Matthew and Rita are legends in our community,” said Brian Stokes Mitchell, Chairman of The Actors Fund.
February 12, 2019
Services & Programs
CEO Joe Benincasa Appears on One on One with Steve Adubato
Steve Adubato goes One-on-One with Joe Benincasa, President & CEO of The Actors Fund, to discuss how the organization fosters stability and resiliency and serves as a safety net to thousands of people in the entertainment and performing arts industry over their lifefspan.
