Entertainment Community Fund News
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.
August 10, 2018
Services & Programs
An Update from CEO Joseph P. Benincasa
The Actors Fund exists to help people. It’s that simple. And while no one is more resilient than the people in our industry, there’s no denying it’s a tough business. That’s why we’re here.
August 10, 2018
Press Release, Services & Programs
The Actors Fund, SAG-AFTRA and SAG-AFTRA Foundation Join Forces to Bring Sexual Harassment Counseling Services
The Actors Fund, SAG-AFTRA and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today they are jointly working together to bring workplace sexual harassment counseling services for members of the union, to be administered by The Actors Fund.
August 9, 2018
Press Release, Events & Performances
Evening of Ping-Pong and Cocktails with Special Guests: Jenani Alladin, Anthony Boyle, Jessie Fisher, Timothy Hughes, Laura Osnes, Alex Price, Kyle Selig, Wesley Taylor and More
Join us for a fun evening of ping- pong (not a competitive tournament), a 3-hour open bar, light fare and a chance for donors guests (age 21+) to mingle and play a game or two with performers from stage and screen.
June 21, 2018
Services & Programs, Client Stories
An Inside Look at The Shubert Pavilion from Bill Evans, Director of Media Relations for The Shubert Organization
As Director of Media Relations for The Shubert Organization, Bill Evans was there to celebrate last fall’s ribbon cutting for The Shubert Pavilion, the newest addition to The Actors Fund Home. Little did he know that six months later he’d find himself back as a different kind of guest.
June 21, 2018
Services & Programs
Support for Our Community Around Issues of Sexual Harassment
In the past year, the anti-sexual harassment and assault movements #MeToo and Time’s Up have brought issues of sexual harassment to the forefront of our of our industry. And The Actors Fund is responding.
June 5, 2018
Press Release, Services & Programs
Broadway Celebrates Broadway Match Maker on June 27 at The Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts
Cheek Swab Drive to Promote Bone Marrow Donors will take place on June 27, 4:30 pm - 7 pm at The Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts, in partnership with Shannon’s S.H.A.R.E. Foundation, The Lion King, The Actors Fund and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
May 22, 2018
Press Release, Services & Programs
The Actors Fund Dedicates The Waldman Living Room, a New Center in NYC for Seniors in Performing Arts and Entertainment
The Waldman Living Room is a new center in Midtown Manhattan for performing arts and entertainment professionals aged 65+. The community space will help combat social isolation and provide support to allow seniors to age in place.
April 11, 2018
Press Release, Events & Performances
The Actors Fund's Annual Gala honors Warren Beatty, Kenny Leon, Chita Rivera and Uma Thurman on May 14
The Actors Fund will honor Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker Warren Beatty, Tony Award-winning Broadway and film director Kenny Leon, two-time Tony Award-winning actress, singer and dancer Chita Rivera, and Golden Globe-winning, Academy Award and Emmy-nominated actress Uma Thurman.
March 15, 2018
Press Release, Events & Performances
Come From Away to Offer a Special Benefit Performance for The Actors Fund
The Actors Fund announced today that Come From Away has added a Special Benefit Performance for The Actors Fund on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City.
