Entertainment Community Fund News
January 23, 2019
Press Release, Events & Performances
Sarah Drew & Oscar Nunez to Star as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in The Actors Fund Benefit Performance of "I Love Lucy: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom"
All proceeds from this one-night-only live radio theater performance will benefit The Actors Fund’s programs and services.
January 10, 2019
Press Release, Services & Programs, Events & Performances
Palm Beach Cultural Philanthropist Anka Palitz to be Honored at 10th Anniversary Heart & Soul Gala at The Breakers
The Actors Fund honor Palm Beach cultural philanthropist Anka Palitz, along with Ethan Stiefel, principal guest instructor at American Ballet Theatre and ABT principal dancer Gillian Murphy at the 10th anniversary Heart & Soul Gala on March 14.
January 8, 2019
Press Release, Services & Programs
The Actors Fund and MPTF Join Forces to Provide Health Insurance Counseling
The Actors Fund and MPTF announced today a collaboration to create Entertainment Health Insurance Solutions (EHIS), which will provide health insurance counseling services to members of the entertainment and performing arts community in California.
December 17, 2018
Services & Programs
An in depth look at The Actors Fund with Frank DiLella
NY1's Frank Dilella talks with Tony winners Brian Stokes Mitchell and Billy Porter, Actors Fund President & CEO Joseph Benincasa and others to learn more about The Actors Fund's offerings and benefits to the community in this story for OnStage.
October 15, 2018
Press Release
Debbie Allen, Ashley Argota, Garret Clayton, Ari Graynor, Kenny Ortega & more join The Actors Fund’s 2018 Looking Ahead Awards
The Actors Fund has announced a star-studded lineup for the 2018 Looking Ahead Awards hosted by Garrett Clayton (“Hairspray Live!,” “Teen Beach Movie”) and Ashley Argota (“The Fosters”) on Sunday, October 28 from 4-8 pm at the magnificent Taglyan Complex in Hollywood.
October 9, 2018
Press Release, Events & Performances
THE ACTORS FUND OFFICALLY OPENS THE PAUL LIBIN CENTER, A HOME TO LOOKING AHEAD PROGRAM IN NEW YORK CITY
The Actors Fund held a ribbon-cutting on October 5, 2018 to celebrate the launch of Looking Ahead in New York City, a program which originated in 2003 in Los Angeles.
September 24, 2018
Press Release, Events & Performances
40TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION CONCERT OF THE SMASH HIT MUSICAL “THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG” WILL BENEFIT THE ACTORS FUND
The concert will be held on Monday, February 11 at 7:30 pm at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th St.) and will star the Broadway cast members Lucie Arnaz as “Sonia Walsk” and Robert Klein as “Vernon Gersch" and will benefit the programs and services of The Actors Fund.
September 11, 2018
Press Release, Services & Programs, Events & Performances
Second Annual Mark O'Donnell Prize for Emerging Theater Artists Presented to Julia Jarcho
The Actors Fund and Playwright’s Horizons announced today that New York City playwright Julia Jarcho is the 2018 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.
September 6, 2018
Press Release, Events & Performances
The Actors Fund’s Career Transition For Dancers Masquerade Ball to honor Baayork Lee, Jerry Mitchell, John DeLuca, Rob Marshall, Carmen de Lavallade
The Actors Fund’s Career Transition For Dancers Masquerade Ball on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 6 pm at the New York Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway). The gala evening will benefit The Actors Fund’s services for the dance community.
September 5, 2018
Press Release, Events & Performances
The Actors Fund’s 2018 Looking Ahead Awards To Honor The Cast Of Disney Channel’s “Andi Mack,” Raven-Symoné & Monique Coleman
The Actors Fund announced today that the 2018 Looking Ahead Awards will honor the cast of Disney Channel’s Andi Mack, Raven-Symoné and Monique Coleman on Sunday, October 28 from 4-8 pm in Los Angeles.
