Visit our Dame blog for more about a great night in support of women in health crisis, and for photos of incredible Dames from years gone by. Get you tickets today, and see you on March 26!
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Upcoming Events
Grey's Anatomy: The Songs Beneath the Show, 3/18, Los Angeles
Newsies, Producer’s Picks, 3/21, New York
Nothing Like A Dame--Their Favorite Things!, 3/26, New York
Revlon Run/Walk, 5/5, New York
Revlon Run/Walk, 5/12, Los Angeles
Annual Gala, 5/21, New York Marriott Marquis
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 Fund Talk
Chris Allport, Looking Ahead Advisory Council
A professional actor from the age of eight, Chris has worked as actor, producer, director and activist. He offered his unique insights into the importance of Looking Ahead for young performers just starting out. Watch Chris's interview.
Join us today and support programs and services that help everyone in entertainment.
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Five Questions for...
The Cast of Grey’s Anatomy
The cast of ABC's hit TV drama will gather at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles on March 18 for Grey's Anatomy: The Songs Beneath the Show to benefit
The Fund! We put the cast through their musical paces with a few questions. Read answers from:
Jessica Capshaw (aka Arizona Robbins)
Sarah Drew (aka April Kepner)
Sandra Oh (aka Cristina Yang)
Sara Ramirez (aka Callie Torres)
Chandra Wilson (aka Miranda Bailey)
Purchase tickets to Grey's Anatomy: The Songs Beneath The Show on March 18.
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Faces of The Fund:
 Robyn Cucurullo
Robyn, your Best Bet for the Best Seats on Broadway!
Say “hi” to our new team member! Robyn helps donors access their member benefits, like booking tickets to the hottest shows on the Rialto. On our website, she chats about her past work in talent management and PR, the source of her “Broadway smarts,” and what ABC drama she’s mad crazy about!
Join The Actors Fund for access to the best seats in the house! Call Judy Fish at 212.221.7300 ext. 127 or email jfish@actorsfund.org.
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Unions Partner to Bring VITA to Los Angeles
Eek, its tax season! Time to pull out the calculator and scratch your head in agony. Well, imagine you worked in 5 different states, held down 3 part-time gigs, and consulted on the side? People in performing arts can face a dauntingly complex tax return. Combine that with a hefty accountant’s fee, and you’re lucky to break even come April 15th.
Well, The Actors Fund is bringing a brand new Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) program to Los Angeles this year! LA VITA will provide four days of operation this first “pilot year”, with free income tax preparation to low and moderate income entertainment industry individuals and families. Special thanks to the support from our union partners: AEA, AFTRA, Screen Actors Guild (SAG), Screen Actors Guild Foundation and IATSE. Trained IRS Certified volunteers are helping qualified union members prepare their returns, with 64 appointments to offer this year (as well as walk-ins as time permits). That should make Uncle Sam happy!
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On the Blog: Actors Fund Arts Center
 Another reason Brooklyn is the new Manhattan! The newly opened Actors Fund Arts Center, a 2,000 square foot state-of-the-art performance space—located in The Schermerhorn in Downtown Brooklyn—provides residents and community arts organizations with affordable space for rehearsals, films and exhibitions. We caught up with a few of our Schermerhorn residents to see how they take advantage of the space. Read the story on the Actors Fund Arts Center.
Photo: Schermerhorn residents Lia McPherson and Nicole Kontolefa share how they utilize the new Arts Center.
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Photocall:
View Pics and Vids from recent events!
Standing O! The Relatively Speaking cast closed with a Special Performance on January 15! Watch Marlo’s curtain speech.
(l-r): Caroline Aaron, Steve Guttenberg, Ari Graynor and Marlo Thomas. Photo credit: Jay Brady Photography.
Thanks Phantom for including us in your 10,000th performance! Cast, alums and donors shared a champagne toast and celebrated at Sardi’s between shows on February 11. View photos and watch curtain speech highlights.
(l-r): Chairman Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kyle Barisich (Raoul), Trista Modovan (Christine), and Phantom, Hugh Panaro. Photo credit: Jay Brady Photography.
Bravo, Patricia Clarkson and Bryan Batt for your touching performances in A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters on February 13 in NYC. Director Tom Cianfichi and the entire creative time created a perfect Valentine event! View photos from the after-party.
Photo credit: Jamie Liles.
Our Young Professionals mingled with Telly Leung (Godspell, Glee) at Reunion Bar in NYC on March 7. Cool kick-off to a brand new group just for arts fans and supporters in their 20s and 30s. View photos. (Join the YPs for fun events, networking and volunteer opportunities!)
Telly with YP member Peter Strekansky.
We love Peter Gallagher, who sang his heart out to help The Fund and the Geffen on March 11, and Geffen Playhouse. View photos of a great night with Peter.
Fund Western Region Director Keith McNutt, Fund Trustee Kate Edelman Johnson and Peter Gallagher.
Photo credit: Jordan Strauss Photography.
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Grey's Anatomy:The Songs Beneath the
Show, 3/18, Los Angeles
Newsies, Producer’s Picks, 3/21, New York
Nothing Like A Dame--Their Favorite
Things!, 3/26, New York
Revlon Run/Walk, 5/5, New York
Revlon Run/Walk, 5/12, Los Angeles
Annual Gala, 5/21, New York Marriott
Marquis
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