Entertainment Community Fund News
June 29, 2020
Press Release
The Actors Fund Launches Every Artist Insured Campaign Expanding Health Insurance Counseling and Enrollment Support for Performing Arts & Entertainment Professionals
The Actors Fund announced the Every Artist Insured campaign today to enhance their free and confidential health insurance counseling and enrollment support services.
June 22, 2020
Press Release
Season of Concern Donates $175,000 to Support the Actors Fund in Chicago and Their Services for Performing Arts & Entertainment Professionals
Season of Concern, a non-profit dedicated to providing financial assistance to Chicagoland theater practitioners, has donated $175,000 to The Actors Fund to support their services in Chicago for the performing arts and entertainment community.
June 19, 2020
Press Release
Celebrating Juneteenth–Listen, Learn, Act
The Actors Fund is committed to listening to & learning from Black voices in our performing arts & entertainment community & beyond.
June 18, 2020
Press Release
Celebrating Pride with the LGBTQIA+ Community
The Actors Fund joins in celebrating the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community.
June 15, 2020
Press Release
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Dignity for All
To build upon our pledge to support equality for all and condemn systemic racism, we are working to expand programs so that they reflect the nuances of our community and the topics that need to be addressed.
June 2, 2020
Press Release
The Actors Fund Stands with Our Black and Brown Communities
We are committed to those who are tirelessly fighting for equality and justice, and dedicate using our voice and our work to make sure everyone in our community knows we are here for them.
May 28, 2020
Press Release
The Original Cast of Mr. Belvedere to Reunite for a special One-Night-Only Event to Benefit The Actors Fund
The reunion will feature original cast members, Bob Uecker, Ilene Graff, Rob Stone, Tracy Wells, and Brice Beckham as they reunite to answer fan questions and talk about the making of the show, favorite episodes, and on-set jokes.
May 27, 2020
Press Release
NY Laughs Announces Laughter in Lockdown
A hosted two hour streaming fundraiser featuring appearances and performances by Wanda Sykes, Judd Apatow, Ray Romano and other beloved comedic artists.
May 25, 2020
Press Release
You Can't Stop The Beat A Video Celebration for The Actors Fund
Over 150 actors, dancers and musicians including Harvey Fierstein, Sean Hayes, Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Morrison, Martin Short and more came together to create an at-home video of “You Can’t Stop The Beat,” the joyful finale from Hairspray.
May 14, 2020
Press Release
The Actors Fund Reports A Record Breaking $10,500,000 in Financial Assistance Over Eight Weeks for Covid-19 Related Emergency Support
This emergency financial aid is helping the most vulnerable members of the performing arts and entertainment communities.
