As the industry navigated an unprecedented double strike, charitable organizations rose to the occasion to provide necessary resources to those in need.
The Entertainment Community Fund announced today that Merrily We Roll Along, Purlie Victorious, Spamalot and Harmony will all host performances this winter with blocks of tickets dedicated to supporting the Fund.
The Entertainment Community Fund and Playwrights Horizons announced today that New York City playwright Dustin H. Chinn is the 2023 recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize.
The Entertainment Community Fund accepted a check from singer-songwriter and actress, Debbie Gibson, for $81,000. Gibson, who recently appeared on the television game show Celebrity Name That Tune, awarded her winnings to the Actors Fund Home.
Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening raised funds and awareness for the Entertainment Community Fund on Sunday with a poker tournament to help film and TV workers impacted by the SAG-AFTRA strike.
The Entertainment Community Fund recognized the end of the Screen Actors Guild strike and the earlier resolution of the Writers Guild of America strike, but warned that the economic and health impact of the work stoppage will impact the industry for months to come.
The Emmy award winning actor is hosting a fundraiser for those affected by the Hollywood strike. ‘Lights! Camera! Ante Up! Celebrity Poker Tournament’ happens this Sunday.
The ‘Breaking Bad’ star will be joined at the Nov. 12 event by Jon Hamm, Bradley Whitford, Amy Landecker, Andy Garcia, Jason Alexander, Mekhi Phifer and more.
