Upcoming Events
Harmony: A New Musical, Producer’s Picks, Los Angeles, 3/13
After Midnight, Producer’s Picks, New York, 4/02 & 4/09
The Princess Bride, Young Professionals Screening, Brooklyn, 4/10
Annual Gala, Celebrating 20 Years of Disney on Broadway, NYC, 4/28
EIF Revlon Run/Walk, New York, 5/03
EIF Revlon Run/Walk, Los Angeles, 5/10
18th Annual Tony Awards® Viewing Party, Los Angeles, 6/08
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A Second Act for ENCORE Seniors in Los Angeles
 “I just think it’s a great thing for actors, especially a lot of us that are seniors—a lot of seniors are cut off. They don’t get a chance to really
talk about feelings, that’s the main thing. … We’re not retired, we’re going out on auditions and working...”
–Actress Patt Benson on The Actors Fund’s
ENCORE Group
Patt is a part of The Actors Fund’s ENCORE, an ongoing, once-monthly group for entertainment industry professionals 65 and over in Los Angeles. ENCORE
provides a safe place to explore the challenges of growing older in the business, and comprises members from across the industry, including actors,
dancers, managers, agents, casting directors, writers, comics, production personnel and more. In this issue, Patt shares her story on our Blog.
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The Princess Bride Comes to Brooklyn
 Join Young Professionals (YP) of The Actors Fund for another great cult film screening. Last fall’s Clue screening at the Actors Fund Arts Center in
Brooklyn was a sold-out smash and featured film star, Michael McKean, and Director, Jonathan Lynn. Join us once again on Thursday, April 10th for a
screening of the classic-cult favorite, The Princess Bride, after a special pre-film Q&A with stars Chris Sarandon and Carol Kane. Tickets go on sale March 20! Click here for
more info.
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The Goodbye Girl Benefit Postponed
to Fall 2014
We’re not saying goodbye to The Goodbye Girl just yet! Due to a late-breaking change in the availability of its headliners, our recently announced
all-star benefit concert of the acclaimed Neil Simon / Marvin Hamlisch / David Zippel musical has been postponed.
The concert, which reunites Broadway co-stars Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin and was announced for April 7 in NYC will now be rescheduled for Fall
2014.
"This is a scenario that frequently happens when putting together a benefit," said Fund CEO Joe Benincasa. "Wonderful actors get wonderful jobs, and
The Actors Fund is always happy when actors are working."
Director David Zippel added "But the particular magic of pairing these two spectacular Broadway stars with this show is worth a waiting for, so we look
forward to presenting The Goodbye Girl with Norbert and Kate this fall."
Read the press release for details, and stay tuned for a new date!
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Actors Home Receives Highest Rating from U.S. News & World Report
Gene on
The Actors Home:
“I tell all my friends that The Home is like a luxury
cruise liner with motorized wheelchairs.” |
Joan on playing for Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows:
“It was like putting on a Broadway musical every week—live!”
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Margo’s advice to young artists:
“Do it because you love it. Don’t expect anything except joy.”
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Earle on Bill Cosby:
“Mr. Cosby truly became my son. He made me laugh—I mean really laugh!”
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For the second year in a row, The Actors Fund’s Lillian Booth Actors Home has received the highest possible overall rating of five stars in U.S. News &
World Report’s sixth annual Best Nursing Homes! The best way to show the top notch care our residents receive is to hear from family members
themselves. The McCord family shared this letter about their family member Peggy Ellis Fried. Read more on our Blog.
It’s hard to keep up with our residents who have been making news – so check out these recent profiles of Lillian Booth Home community members in The
Bergen County Record and New Jersey Monthly!
And our series continues on some of the most fascinating people in show business—the talented arts professionals who reside at The Lillian Booth Actors
Home! Next up? Q&As with three talented artists—Roundabout Theatre Company co-founder Gene Feist; classical musician Joan Stein; puppeteer Margo
Lovelace and Tony and Emmy nominated actor Earle Hyman. Stay tuned for more Actors Home Q&As to come!
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The Broadway Channel Partners
with The Fund
 We're excited to announce a new partnership with The Broadway Channel, which will help The Actors Fund raise awareness for our programs and services
for everyone in the creative community, and also share exclusive interviews and fundraising event highlights!
"The Broadway Channel is thrilled to be able to give back to the entertainment community by partnering with The Actors Fund, which does so much for
those in need in our field," said Broadway Channel Vice President Matthew Hege. Read the full press release here.
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Our Revlon/Run/Walk Teams Walk in Honor of Valisia LeKae
 Join our team for the 17th Annual Revlon Run Walk and the fight against women’s cancers!
Please join us this year as we walk in honor of Tony and Grammy-Nominated Broadway actress Valisia LeKae who was recently diagnosed with ovarian
cancer. Valisia used her voice to sing hit songs from the 1960s, recently starring as Diana Ross in Motown: The Musical. Today, three months after
stepping down from her leading role to receive treatment, Ms. LeKae is using her voice to speak out about early cancer detection and to share her love
for all the women in our creative community and worldwide who are still fighting cancer. Join our teams in New York on May 5 or Los Angeles on May 10.
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See The Music Man at NJPAC – Special 30% Discount
 From our friends at NJPAC, a special discount for Meredith Willson's The Music Man! NJPAC and Two River Theater Company in Red Bank co-present this concert version of Meredith Willson’s beloved Broadway musical, featuring an
African-American cast! Click here for tickets and use Code AC30 and get 30% off!
Directed by Robert O'Hara
Musical Direction by Kenny Seymour
Friday, March 21, 8 pm
Saturday,
March 22, 3 & 8 pm
Sunday, March 23, 3 pm
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 Oscars After-Party in Los Angeles
Thank you to Bob Hellman, Robert Walters and PPMG for including The Actors Fund as their charitable beneficiary of their "Salute to the Stars" Oscar
after-party on the rooftop of the glamorous W Hotel Hollywood. Special thank you to David Rambo, Harlan Boll, Paul Colichman, David Millburn and Dixon
Slingerland for being our guests. Highlighting the evening was Erich Bergen, one of the stars of the upcoming Clint Eastwood-directed Jersey Boys film,
singing along with Billy Ray Cyrus and Taylor Hicks. View photos on our Facebook page.
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 Thank you Matilda The Musical!
Our first Special Performance of 2014 was Matilda on Wednesday, February 12 and it was a terrific way to start the year. Our thanks to this wonderful
company at the Shubert Theatre and all who attended for such a great night celebrating The Actors Fund on Broadway and supporting everyone in our
creative community in times of need. View photos and read more on the Blog.
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 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike in Los Angeles
Actors Fund donors enjoyed a very special Producer’s Picks evening at Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles on
Tuesday, February 11. Laughs and smiles filled the theatre and continued as our guests mingled with Director, David Hyde Pierce, and cast members at an
exclusive Actors Fund reception after the show. View photos and read more on the Blog. |
 Thank you Matthew McConaughey and Focus Features
In the Spotlight donors were treated to two great nights when Matthew McConaughey made special appearances at private screenings of his films Dallas
Buyers Club and Mud in New York and Los Angeles. He gave fascinating Q&As on his work for our donors. Congratulations to Matthew on his Oscar win, and
to all this year’s talented nominees! View photos and read more on the Blog. |
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