An Affair to Remember at the 2012 Gala
Make your reservations for the Annual Gala, honoring Tony and Emmy Award winner Harry Belafonte, acting duo Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller, and real estate developer and Trustee David Steiner!
Belafonte will be honored on May 21 for his lifelong career as artist and activist with the Lee Strasberg Artistic Achievement Award, while Stiller and Meara will receive our Medal of Honor for their long-time commitment to The Fund. Steiner, a Trustee since 2006, will also receive the Medal of Honor for his years of service. Bravo to all!
For more information on our 2012 Gala visit our webpage. See you on May 21st!
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 Jason Alexander Honored at the 16th Annual Tony Awards® Party
Join Tony Award® winner Jason Alexander as he receives the Julie Harris Award on June 10 in Los Angeles. The gala features the only approved live feed of the Tony Awards, along with a thrilling charity auction and a scrumptious dinner. Congratulations Jason!
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Upcoming Events
Revlon Run/Walk, 5/5, New York
Chance to Dance, 5/6, New York
Lucille Lortel Awards, 5/6, New York
Wicked, Special Performance, 5/6, New York
End of the Rainbow, Producer’s Picks, 5/10, New York
Revlon Run/Walk, 5/12, Los Angeles
Annual Gala, 5/21, New York Marriott Marquis
Peter and the Starcatcher, Producer’s Picks, 5/23, New York
Tony Awards® Viewing Party, 6/10, Los Angeles
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A Few Questions for...
Anne Meara
Congratulations to legendary comedy team and acting duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, who will receive The Fund’s highest award, the Medal of Honor, at May 21 Gala. Anne took time out from her and Jerry’s busy schedules (including their hilarious series on Hulu produced by Mike Rosenstein and Edith Hagigi, and directed by their son Ben Stiller) to answer a few questions for us. Read the interview. (Coming soon, an interview with Jerry too)!
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 Faces of The Fund:
Meg Thomas
Meg loves getting to know our members at our West Coast events and performances, film screenings, private events and more. As the Face of The Fund for our donors in Los Angeles, she’s used to thanking our many supporters in person. Here she shares a bit on her background (in low-budget horror films!), her favorite awards show, and her commitment to The Fund.
Join The Actors Fund for access to the best seats in the house! In Los Angeles, call Meg at 323.330.2434 or email mthomas@actorsfund.org. In New York, call Judy Fish at 212.221.7300 ext. 127 or email jfish@actorsfund.org.
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The Comedy Awards airs May 6!
 Tune in on May 6, as Comedy Central presents the second annual blockbuster event dedicated to celebrating the art of comedy, and supporting the comedy community through the American Comedy Fund. Without a union, guild, or other protection, many comedians face unique challenges to succeed and survive. Read more about how The Fund helps comedians in need.
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On the Blog:
Los Angeles on the Air
Western Region Director Keith McNutt and Director of Social Services Tina Hookom were recently on Samm Brown’s For The Record, where they discussed the realities of working in entertainment industry and how The Fund helps. Click here for our blog to listen to their interview.
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Photocall
Guests loved seeing Disney’s brand new Newsies in previews, followed by a private party with the cast with the cast (pictured here) at Sardi’s on March 31.
Photo credit: Jay Brady Photography.
 Edwin Forrest Day in Los Angeles on April 19 was hosted by new Western Council member, John Bowab, in his West Hollywood home. The wonderful Michael York did the honors reading excerpts from Henry V, Hamlet and two sonnets. Read more on the history of Edwin Forrest and his legacy of giving on our blog.
Photo (back l-r): David Rambo, John Holly, John Bowab, Ilene Graff, Barbara Allyne Bennet, Daniel Henning, Budd Friedman and Keith McNutt. Front row: Danny Goldman, Richard Herd, Jomarie Ward, Charlotte Rae, Dale Olson, Michael York, Wally Munro.
Watch video of Norm Lewis, who took time off from starring in Porgy & Bess on Broadway to deliver a moving speech from Julius Caesar in celebration the Bard's Birthday on April 23. Pictured here at our Lillian Booth Actors Home are Home Administrator Jordan Strohl, Norm, Edwin Forrest Society Member Gloria Thomas Justin, Fund Director of Planned Giving Wally Munro, and Fund CEO Joe Benincasa.
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