Summer 2005 - The Actors Fund

Helping Entertainment
Professionals Coast to Coast
THE NEWSLETTER OF THE ACTORS’ FUND OF AMERICA
SUMMER 2005 VOL.8, NO. 5
in this issue
The Actors’ Fund Benefit Concert..Pg 1
Views from the Executive Director Pg 2
Board of Trustees News ................Pg 2
Women’s Health Initiative ..............Pg 3
Client Profile: Carolyn Seabron ......Pg 3
Staff Profile: Carol Mannes ............Pg 3
Revlon Run/Walk ............................Pg 3
Special Events ................................Pg 4
Special Performances ....................Pg 5
In The Spotlight ............................Pg 6
Edwin Forrest Day ..........................Pg 6
Donor Listing ..................................Pg 6
The Power of Song ........................Pg 6
upcomingevents
Mark your calendars! Don’t
miss these upcoming events!
SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
The Fifth Annual Benefit Concert
Winner of 5 1978 Tony ® Awards
Music by Cy Coleman
Book and Lyrics by
Betty Comden and Adolph Green
The New Amsterdam Theatre
7:30pm • New York City
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this
hilarious, rarely produced masterpiece!
OCTOBER 2, 2005
Third annual screenplay reading
The timeless classic
Featuring an all-star cast
Pantages Theatre
4 pm • Los Angeles
NOVEMBER 12, 2005
HOORAY FOR LOVE:
A Celebration of the Music of Harold Arlen
Celebrate Harold Arlen’s centennial at this
thrilling musical event.
Luckman Fine Arts Complex
Campus of Cal State University Los Angeles
8pm • Los Angeles
DECEMBER 12, 2005
The classic holiday film is a now the perfect
holiday musical – for the whole family.
A Wonderful Life
Music by Joe Raposo
Book and Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
New York Premiere!
The Shubert Theatre
7pm • New York City
For more information on these events,
please go to www.actorsfund.org or call
212.221.7300 x133.
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THE ACTORS’ FUND BENEFIT CONCERT
Always one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, The
Actors’ Fund’s annual fall benefit concert is celebrating its five years!
These unforgettable star-studded evenings have raised an amazing total
of over $2,000,000 in support of The Fund’s programs and services.
Successful both artistically and financially, the annual fall concert is always
an event not to be missed.
To celebrate this milestone, The Actors’ Fund has announced a benefit concert
of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY. This much-loved and seldom-seen classic
will be presented on Monday, September 26th, 2005, at Disney’s New Amsterdam
Theatre. With a Tony ® Award winning score by Cy Coleman, Betty Comden and
Adolph Green (who also wrote the Tony ® Award winning book), the benefit features
an all-star cast, including Marin Mazzie, Douglas Sills, Joanne Worley, Brad
Oscar, Brooks Ashmanskas, and Christopher Sieber with Artistic Director Seth
Rudetsky once again in the conductor’s seat and Director Peter Flynn, who staged
both CHESS and FUNNY GIRL, staging this stunning musical.
Based on the play by Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur and Bruce Millholland and
the classic 1934 screwball comedy TWENTIETH CENTURY, starring John
Barrymore and Carole Lombard, ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY is set on the
legendary luxury train the Twentieth Century Limited, which ran from Chicago
to New York. The hilarious plot follows bankrupt theatre producer Oscar Jaffe
(Sills) as he tries in vain to regain the trust and talent of his ex-lover,
film star Lily Garland (Mazzie). The original production won five
Tony ® Awards and had a stellar cast that included Tony ®
winning John Cullum, the great Madeline Kahn, the hilarious
Imogene Coca and a dashing Kevin Kline, who won his first
Tony ® for the show. The opulent production was directed by
the legendary Harold Prince.
As with all previous concerts, the highlight of the evening will be the music
and, for anyone who is unfamiliar with the gorgeous ON THE TWENTIETH
CENTURY score, you are in for a real treat. Sweeping, lush and hilarious,
the score shows Cy Coleman and Comden and Green at the top of their
game. The show is a perfect fit for The Actors’ Fund concert series and
promises to be a night to remember.
This exciting benefit concert series began in 2001 with the 20th anniversary
concert of DREAMGIRLS starring Tony ® winners Heather Headley, Audra
McDonald, and Lillias White. The follow-up in 2002 was the Broadway classic
FUNNY GIRL, starring THE OC’s Peter Gallagher and a cast of 14 Fanny Brices,
including Whoopi Goldberg, Bebe Neuwirth, Kristin Chenoweth, Jane Krakowski,
Sutton Foster, and more! International singing sensation Josh Groban headlined the
2003 concert of the cult classic CHESS, and last year the age of Aquarius returned with
an all-star concert of HAIR (now in a just-released cast album from Ghostlight Records).
A special element of these evenings is that the generous artists step forward and donate their
incredible talent and valuable time to The Actors’ Fund to make these evenings possible.
Every actor, singer, and dancer, as well as the director, choreographer, stage managers, press
agents, marketing and design teams, who play a part in these labor-intensive events do it for
one reason – they all have a deep understanding and love for the mission of The Actors’
Fund. The concert is a clear illustration of that mission – the entertainment community
taking care of its own.
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SPRING 2005 VOLUME 8, NO. 5
The Actors’ Fund mission is “to advance, foster and benefit
the welfare of all professionals in the entertainment community
who are in need of help, ensuring that these efforts are
accomplished with compassion, confidentiality and preservation
of dignity for the individals concerned.”
National Headquarters:
The Actors’ Fund of America
729 Seventh Avenue, 10th floor
New York, NY 10019
212.221.7300
Fax: 212.764.0238
Midwestern Region:
The Actors’ Fund of America
203 N. Wabash, Suite 2104
Chicago, IL 60601
312.372.0989
Fax: 312.372.0272
Western Region:
The Actors’ Fund of America
5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323.933.9244
Fax: 323.933.7615
The Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic:
475 West 57th Street, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10019
212.489.1939
The Aurora Residence:
New York, NY
212.489.2020
The Palm View:
West Hollywood, CA
323.933.9244
The Lillian Booth Actors’ Home of
The Actors’ Fund of America:
Englewood, NJ
201.871.8882
MARQUEE:
Sara Meehan
Managing Editor
212.221.7300 ext. 129
Fax: 212.536.7669
smeehan@actorsfund.org
THE ACTORS’ FUND PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Social Services:
AIDS Initiative
Chemical Dependency Program
Disabled Care Program
Entertainment Industry Assistance Program
Mental Health Program
Senior Care Program
Health Services:
Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic
Artist Health Insurance Resource Center – a national database of
health insurance resources for individuals and small businesses
located at www.ahirc.org
Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative
Employment and Training:
Career counseling, job training, tuition assistance and job placement
services
Looking Ahead, an education and counseling program for young professionals
ages 12 to 18 in Southern California
Supportive and Enhanced Housing:
The Aurora
The Palm View
Lillian Booth Actors’ Home of The Actors’ Fund of America
For more information on The Actors’ Fund human service programs, please
call 212.221.7300, or visit our website at www.actorsfund.org.
Photo credits: Jay Brady, David Engelman, Shira Goldberg, Gil Kaan
Design: Integrated Printing & Graphics
Copy: Ina Clark, David Engelman, Peter Heller, Sara Meehan, Tim Pinckney
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From Joseph Benincasa, Executive Director
As you can imagine, I talk about The Actors’ Fund a lot.
I never get tired of telling people what we do because
I’m so proud of this organization and everyone who
works here. I recently was asked, “What would you say is
the engine that drives The Actors’ Fund?” First and foremost,
it’s our mission – to support people in need in the
entertainment community through social and human
services and programs. But after that we are, fundamentally,
a group of people with various talents and skills who
come together to fulfill the obligations set out in of our
mission; a diverse collection of dedicated people driven
by commitment, service, and passion. This includes our
amazing Board of Trustees, our savvy and caring Western
Council, and our unbelievably loyal and never-say-uncle staff.
And of course there is another very special group of people
who are always there no matter what the need, the situation,
or the job. They are our indispensable volunteers.
Volunteers are hard at work before special events start and
long after they’re finished. Volunteers stuff envelopes, file
untold numbers of items, collate piles of materials, and
help keep things organized. Volunteers give directions,
work the front lines, run errands and messages, and provide
many extra sets of arms and legs when staff can’t be
stretched any further. Volunteers are a vital part of our
engine. I’d like to mention just a few examples of volunteer
positions that The Actors’ Fund utilizes and treasures.
• Every special event produced by The Fund – like the
annual Fall Concert – is fueled by volunteers.
• At Actors’ Fund Special Performances, performers,
producers, and musicians ALL volunteer their time and
talent for The Actors’ Fund.
• The Lillian Booth Actors’ Home, our skilled nursing and
assisted living care facility is dependent on its volunteers
to assist staff with the care of our residents.
• At The Aurora, The Fund’s supportive housing on West
57th street, volunteers teach a wide variety of classes
(stretching and Spanish are a couple of examples) for the
residents. The Aurora also has volunteer massage therapists
and acupuncturists and a theatre desk, providing
free tickets to residents and clients, all volunteer run.
• The Al Hirschfeld Clinic is supported by dedicated
volunteer physicians, who assist our Medical Director
and staff.
Volunteers are absolutely essential to the work of The Fund.
The talent, commitment and warm sense of goodwill provided
by our volunteers endlessly support the mission of
The Fund. We could not do what we do without them.
Did you know that you can get great tickets to Broadway shows through
The Actor’s Fund? Become a member today and learn how!
To learn about Inner Circle and In the Spotlight memberships and the fabulous benefits that you’ll receive, please call
Judy Fish, Director of Membership at 212.221.7300 ext. 127 or send an email to jfish@actorsfund.org. Information about
Actors’ Fund membership is also available on our website, www.actorsfund.org. If you are already a member, Thank You!
Your support allows us to continue our important work.
THE ACTORS’ FUND OF AMERICA
Board of Trustees
Brian Stokes Mitchell
President
Charles Hollerith, Jr.
Secretary
John A. Duncan, Jr.
Treasurer
Nancy O’Connor
1st Vice President
Celeste Holm
2nd Vice President
Philip J. Smith
3rd Vice President
Jed W. Bernstein
Philip S. Birsh
Jeffrey Bolton
Lillian Booth
J. Nicholas Counter III
Nancy Coyne
Tyne Daly
Merle Debuskey
Tom Donovan
Alan Eisenberg
John Erman
Frances Gaar
Joyce Gordon
John C. Hall, Jr.
Kitty Carlisle Hart
Anita Jaffe
Kate Edelman Johnson
Steve Kalafer
Rocco Landesman
Alan Levey
Paul Libin
Sidney Lumet
Kevin McCollum
Audra McDonald
Mike Mearian
Katharine Minehart
James L. Nederlander
Bebe Neuwirth
Phyllis Newman
Dale C. Olson
A.J. Pocock
Jane Powell
Harold Prince
Patrick Quinn
Lynn Redgrave
Harvey Sabinson
Abby Schroeder
Thomas C. Short
Jean Stapleton
Tom Viola
Joseph H. Wender
Edward Weston
B.D. Wong
Executive Director
Joseph Benincasa
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
The Actors Fund is proud to introduce five new trustees
who recently joined our Board of Directors
J. Nicholas Counter III
Nick Counter has been President of the Alliance of
Motion Picture and Television Producers since its formation
in 1982. He represents the major studios and major
independent producers of television and theatrical motion
pictures in industry-wide labor negotiations. Nick also
serves on fourteen industry health and pension funds, as
well as the boards of the Motion Picture and Television
Fund and the Entertainment Industry Foundation, of
which he is past chair.
Kevin McCollum
Kevin is a three-time Tony ® Award winning producer. His
impressive credits include AVENUE Q (winner of the 2004
Tony ® for Best Musical), PRIVATE LIVES (Best Play Revival
Tony ® , 2002) as well as the legendary Musical RENT (Best
Musical Tony ® , 1996). Other credits include DAMN YAN-
KEES (1994), Neil Simon’s 45 SECONDS FROM BROAD-
WAY (2001) and LA BOHEME (2003).
Audra McDonald
Audra, one of the most gifted talents of her generation, is
a four-time Tony ® Award winner. She won her first Tony ®
for the Lincoln Center revival of CAROUSEL in 1994, followed
by a win in 1996 for Terrence McNally’s MASTER
CLASS, in 1998 for the Ahrens/Flaherty musical RAGTIME,
and, most recently, in 2004 for A RAISIN IN THE SUN.
Her television credits include Mike Nichols’ WIT with
Emma Thompson, and Rob Marshall’s all-star version of
ANNIE. Audra also appeared as Deena Jones in The
Actors’ Fund’s Special 20th Anniversary concert version of
DREAMGIRLS in 2001.
James L. Nederlander
Jimmy is part of the Nederlander theatrical dynasty and
has won three Tony ® Awards as a producer. He had a
banner year in 2002 when he won Tonys ® for Best
Muscial – THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE – and for
Best Revival of a Play – PRIVATE LIVES. Earlier this year,
he won the Tony ® for Best Revival of a Musical for LA
CAGE AUX FOLLES. He has eight additional Tony ® nominations
as producer, including two in 2005 - Best Musical
for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING
BEE, and Best Revival of a Play for WHO’S AFRAID OF
VIRGINIA WOOLF.
Abby Schroeder
At age 22, Abby became the youngest woman executive
at the top level of the music industry as CEO of A.
Schroeder International, a multi-faceted organization created
in 1960 by Aaron Schroeder, whom she later married.
Abby and Aaron were instrumental in the careers of
Randy Newman, Barry White, Jimi Hendrix and many
others. During a 20-year relationship with the Berkshire
Theatre Festival, she executive-produced shows featuring
writers and stars like Lauren Bacall, Cy Coleman and
Michael Feinstein, honoring such legends as Marvin
Hamlisch, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and Burton
Lane. She is currently developing a musical theater workshop
series in conjunction with The Actors’ Fund, where
she also serves as Chair of the Friends of Lillian Booth
Actors’ Home of The Actors’ Fund of America.
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WOMEN’S
PHYLLIS NEWMAN
HEALTH
INITIATIVE
The goal of the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative is to
provide women in the entertainment industry with the necessary
resources and appropriate support they need to maintain
optimum health and independence. The Initiative helps hundreds
of women each year who are dealing with a variety of
health issues, many whose treatment is additionally compromised
by a lack of health insurance. The Women’s Health
Initiative provides women in the entertainment profession with
access to health care, diagnostic, preventive, and mental health
services, substance abuse treatment, and meaningful assistance
when they are confronted with traumatic illness, injury or a
violent situation.
After receiving a difficult medical diagnosis, the women who
seek assistance from The Fund may find themselves confronting
several challenging scenarios. These can include the ability to
work and earn a living, family issues, child care, quality medical
care and managing medical bills, and the day-to-day coping
(physically and mentally) with a new and complicated
medical condition.
The social workers in the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health
Initiative systematically walk women through the often terrifying
steps that follow a serious medical diagnosis. They ensure that
these women feel supported and nurtured during this demanding
period of upheaval and, for the under or uninsured, they
work tirelessly to secure any and all available financial resources
to help with the potentially crushing debt.
Service components of the Women’s Health Initiative include:
• Individual case management to assist women through each
step of treatment and recovery.
• Individual counseling to help women and their families cope
with physical illness or mental health issues including referrals
to psychotherapists who are experienced in working
with women in the entertainment industry.
• Short-term financial assistance for health-related costs, such
as treatment, medication, insurance and co-payments, as
well as assistance with essential living expenses.
• Support groups where women can offer and receive support
around issues ranging from aging in the industry to family.
• Educational seminars on such topics as navigating the health
care system, managing personal finances, acquiring affordable
health insurance, and housing.
• Linkage to community groups to promote access to public
and private resources that offer support, education or financial
assistance.
The Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative is a both essential
and extremely effective. The Actors’ Fund and all its supporters
– a remarkable community of health professionals, volunteers,
and generous contributors – takes great pride in its
success.
For more information on the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health
Initiative, please call 212.221.7300 or visit our website at
www.actorsfund.org.
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I am an opera and
concert singer. To
be honest, I still do
not feel emotionally
comfortable talking
openly about everything
that I’ve gone
through.
A little over a year
ago, I had rehearsed,
my suitcases were
packed, my prepaid
air ticket had been processed, and in a few hours I was
departing for my next engagement - a title role in a new production
of an opera. At the last moment, I could not go to
the airport. I was at a breaking point. I felt like I was falling
apart. So I didn’t go. It was a big risk to my career but to go
and not do well would have been an even bigger risk to my
spirit and my emotional well being.
What put me on the brink of implosion? Years of being on
the road, pressure to maintain high standards on stage, personal
and financial stress, loss through death, but mostly illness,
or rather illnesses (benign growths in various locations
and acid reflux which makes singing extremely difficult). A
myomectomy to remove fibroids, and a later unsuccessful surgery
to correct the reflux slowed me down for a moment. A
few years before, an MRI revealed a benign tumor on my
pituitary gland which in recent years caused me to develop
hypothyroidism and the problems associated with that condition,
which include vocal difficulties. Through it all I soldiered
on, determined to have the career and to enjoy the wonderful
opportunities that had arrived so late in life. In retrospect, I
am sure that if these physical problems had not developed, I
would have been able to handle the other issues, but illness
was the proverbial “last straw” which brought me, eventually,
to the breaking point. As my ability to function at the optimum
level declined, I found the emotional pressure of not
being able to perform completely devastating.
When things fell apart, I stopped singing. I wanted to get a
better understanding of my health issues and what was possible
for me with the idea that perhaps it was time to move on
to some other life pursuit. I decided to take some time off to
really get back in touch with what I was doing and why. I
decided to devote the summer months of 2004 to that investigation.
No singing, no music, get back in touch with basics,
Client Profile – In Her Own Words
Carolyn Sebron
friends, family and my church community. It was then that I
turned to The Actors’ Fund for help. Determined to deal with
my issues, I availed myself of all of The Fund’s services. I
needed financial assistance because I had exhausted my savings
and all other financial resources. I needed a referral to a
therapist who understood the special needs of performers. I
explored the Actors’ Work Program as I considered the possibilities
of changing careers and, finally, I participated in the
support group for “women of a certain age” where I was able
to vent, share and be a part of a fellowship of other women
who understood some of the things I was going through. All
this from one place – The Actors’ Fund.
After three months without singing, without music, my spirit
needed to express itself again. I decided there was still something
I had to offer and I began to find my way back. Through
The Actors’ Fund I was able to build a plan for my return. My
recovery is on a daily basis and subject to periodic evaluation. I
have in place a medical team who understands the importance
of optimum health maintenance. Along with the love and support
of my family, friends and community, The Actors’ Fund gave
me the necessary resources to cope while I was out of work.
Now, almost fourteen months later, I have resumed my career.
I’m writing today from Madrid where I just finished my fourth
performance of Princess Eboli in DON CARLO at Teatro Real.
They say “it’s not over until the fat lady sings!”, and since I’m
on a diet . . .
Happily ever after? More like Sweet Charity’s “hopefully ever
after.” It has not been, nor is it easy. But it is wonderful to
have my life back, and The Actors’ Fund helped me get here.
Revlon Run / Walk
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Staff Profile:
Carol Mannes
Social Worker,
Phyllis Newman
Women’s Health
Initiative
Actors’ Fund social
worker Carol Mannes
knows the entertainment
industry very
well, having begun
her career as a dancer at the age of 16. She has had a successful
and varied career which spanned Broadway, TV and
film. Carol also found the time to establish and run a children’s
theatre for 10 years and teach at Circle in the Square –
all while effectively managing to be a full time mother of
three daughters. With all this incredible talent, drive and
creativity, it seemed only natural for Carol to add another
accomplishment to her already distinguished resume. She
went back to school and finished her social work degree.
As an actress, Carol was familiar with The Actors’ Fund, having
performed in Special Performances and also as a supporter
of The Fund’s Inner Circle Program. While in her second
year of study for a Masters degree in Social Work at Columbia,
Carol learned that The Actors’ Fund had an opening for a
Social Work Intern. With her wide range of experience in
the entertainment field, Carol knew that this position was a
perfect fit for her and she went after it with the same enthusiasm
that had served her so well as an actress. Her internship
was extended when a social worker went on maternity leave,
and later, when a full time position with the Phyllis Newman’s
Women’s Health Initiative became available, Carol felt confident
that she had found her niche.
As the first full-time social worker for the Women’s Health
Initiative, Carol has developed many programs, all specifically
designed for the often atypical needs of women in the entertainment
field. Having the invaluable experience of working
in the field herself gives Carol the ability to build strong relationships
with her clients. She understands what they’re
going through because she has been there.
Carol has developed many programs designed specifically for
the needs of women in the entertainment field. For example,
ageism is of particular concern to women in the industry. It’s
very common for women to reach a certain age and feel
abandoned by their chosen profession – after devoting their
lives to their work. Carol recognized the need for women to
come together in a supportive atmosphere and developed
the “Women’s Peer Support Group” for women over 45 in
the industry.
Carol has also organized many educational seminars covering
such topics as nutrition, heart health and, of course, she continually
confronts the ongoing challenge of acquiring and
maintaining heath insurance for Actors’ Fund clients. When
women don’t have continual health insurance coverage, they
are less likely to see a doctor on a regular basis, and regular
check-ups and exams are vital to early detection of any medical
issue. Carol continues to do extensive outreach to cancer
centers and hospitals in the area to make sure they are aware
of The Actors’ Fund’s programs and services. And by expanding
the Mental Health referral database, Carol is constantly on
the lookout for therapists that understand the special issues
that confront women in this industry.
Women typically see themselves as caregivers; therefore they
don’t always know what to do when they themselves get sick.
The Actors’ Fund has given them a safe place to come.
Through the work of Carol and all our talented social workers,
there is a place that understands the unique challenges
of life in the entertainment community.
Lynn Redgrave and her dog Viola joined a great group
of team members from The Actors’ Fund who participated
in the 8th Annual Revlon Run/Walk for Women
on April 30. The Fund had an amazing group this
year, with expert volunteers in Times Square appearing
bright and early before the race and in the East
Meadow of Central Park at its end. Many thanks to
all of the volunteers and team who braved the torrential
rains and came out to support The Actors’ Fund’s
Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative and for the
cause of eradicating women’s cancers.

PHYLLIS NEWMAN
“There’s Nothing
like a Dame”
Phyllis Newman at NOTHING LIKE A DAME 2005
In 1995, Actors’ Fund trustee Phyllis Newman, Harriet
Slaughter of the League of American Theatres and
Producers and BWAY (Better Wellness And You), and
Producer Maria DiDia came to The Actors’ Fund with an
idea. They were concerned that women in the entertainment
community needed a place to go that understood
their particular needs when a health crisis occurred.
Being a breast cancer survivor, Phyllis understood how
frightened women can be when faced with a serious medical
condition and felt that too many women in the entertainment
industry were facing those problems alone. As a
result, the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative of
The Actors’ Fund of America was created.
The major concern was funding for the program. Being
theatre professionals, these smart and resourceful women
pooled their resources and brought the women of
Broadway together for a one night only benefit – NOTH-
ING LIKE A DAME. That first memorable night featured
an incredible roster of stars including Julie Andrews, Lucie
Arnaz, Lauren Bacall, Betty Buckley, Zoe Caldwell, Carol
Channing, Glenn Close, Barbara Cook, Blythe Danner,
Sandy Duncan, Kitty Carlisle Hart, Heather Headley,
Celeste Holm, Marin Mazzie, Rue McClanahan, Idina
Menzel, Rita Moreno, Donna Murphy, Bebe Neuwirth,
Lynn Redgrave, Liz Smith, Marisa Tomei, Kathleen Turner,
and Wendy Wasserstein, and many others.
The cast of NOTHING LIKE A DAME 2005
March 2005 marked the Tenth Annual NOTHING LIKE A
DAME benefit. Year after year, the women of Broadway
come out for one night to support The Actors’ Fund
Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative.
The Actors’ Fund is especially grateful to Broadway
Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, who in recent years has been
the Executive Producers of DAME, along with Maria Di
Dia, Denise Roberts Hurlin, Carol Ingram, Phyllis
Newman and Ariadne Villarreal. The dedicated
Broadway performers who donate their time and talent
year after year to this event are the heart of this special
night, along with the woman who championed this cause
from the beginning, Phyllis Newman. The Annual Benefit
has provided over $1.5 million to The Women’s Health
Initiative and is, today, the program’s largest single funder.
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John Mayer gives the audience a sample from one of his songs
JOHN MAYER:
A BENEFIT FOR BROADWAY
An amazing crowd of Actors’ Fund celebrity guests and
patrons filled the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Monday,
January 10, for JOHN MAYER: A BENEFIT FOR
BROADWAY. The evening featured a live interview with
John Mayer hosted by the Times music critic Jon
Pareles. John discussed his artistic process and
thrilled the crowd with live performances of hit songs
"Daughters" and "Over and Over." VIP ticket buyers
attended a private reception with the Grammy-award
winning singer following the show at Angus McIndoe
Restaurant. This very special night was a benefit for
The Actors’ Fund and MusiCares as part of The New
York Times Arts and Leisure Weekend series.
Jai Rodriguez in XPOSED
JAI RODRIGUEZ: XPOSED
"Queer Eye for the Straight Guy’s" Jai Rodriguez
shared his story in pop/rock "Moulin Rouge"-style in
JAI RODGRIGUEZ: XPOSED at the Hudson Theatre in
New York on Monday, January 31. The evening,
directed by Schele Williams, featured guest appearances
by Rosie Perez, WICKED’s Shoshana Bean,
"Queer Eye’s" Ted Allen and Carson Kressley, and
“Boy Meets Boy’s” Wes Culwell, as well as some of
the hottest singers and dancers on Broadway.
Following the performance, VIP ticket buyers were
treated to a private reception at the Chelsea hot spot,
Elmo Restaurant. This original theatrical event was a
benefit for The Actors’ Fund.
The cast for Jai Rodriguez’ XPOSED
Norm Lewis and LaChanze at Joe’s
Pub for his cabaret benefit for The
Actors’ Fund.
JUST CHILLIN’
WITH NORM
LEWIS
On Monday, May 9,
Broadway heart throb
Norm Lewis performed
his solo act, JUST
CHILLIN’, for two soldout
audiences at Joe’s
Pub at The Public
Theatre in New York City.
This very special evening showcased songs from Norm’s
many Broadway shows and featured the talents of
Capathia Jenkins, Aisha de Haas, Ronnell Bey, and
LaChanze, with direction by Jerry Dixon. A veteran of
such Broadway shows as CHICAGO, SIDE SHOW,
AMOUR, THE WILD PARTY, MISS SAIGON, and THE
WHO’S TOMMY, as well as The Actors’ Fund’s Fall
Benefit Concerts of DREAMGIRLS, CHESS and HAIR,
Norm was most recently seen in Lynn Ahrens and
Stephen Flaherty’s new musical DESSA ROSE at
Lincoln Center.
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Queer Eye’s Carson
Kressley and Ted
Allen join Jai
Rodriquez in XPOSED
EVENTS
gala
Tovah Feldshuh, Polly
Bergen and Raul Esparza
“There’s No Business Like
Show Business” was the
theme of this year’s Actors’
Fund Gala. Held on May 23
at Cipriani 42nd Street, this
black-tie star-studded event,
celebrating four leaders in the entertainment community, was attended by over 500
generous supporters of The Fund.
Newly elected Actors’ Fund Trustee Audra
McDonald and Michael Cerveris
A short film, featuring several Actors’ Fund clients
followed – a striking reminder of the indispensable
work of The Actors’ Fund.
Melissa Gilbert, President of the Screen
Actors Guild presented the Nedda Harrigan
Logan Award to SAG’s Senior Advisor John
McGuire
achievement award. Makes perfect sense to me.”
A hilarious film spoof of the Frank Capra
classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life” was the setting
for the tribute to John McGuire of the
Screen Actors Guild. Melissa Gilbert and
Larry Keith then brought John to the stage
and presented him with The Actors’ Fund’s
Nedda Harrigan Logan Award.
Actors’ Fund trustees Lynn Redgrave and B.D.
Wong welcomed the stylish crowd and reminded
them that “although… show business is like no
business I know – not everything about it is
appealing. In fact, there are times when a life in
this industry is impossibly difficult. Thank God
we have The
Actors’ Fund
of America.”
The Actors’ Fund Artistic Achievement award
was presented to Billy Crystal by his good
friend, New York Yankees manager, Joe Torre.
“I gotta say, I don’t think that there’s anything
Billy Crystal can’t do,” stated Joe. “He writes,
he produces, he directs, and I have actually
heard him explain the infield fly rule. Now
The Actors’ Fund is giving him an artistic
Following dinner, Liz Smith introduced a
tribute honoring Actors’ Fund trustee Phyllis Newman and her creation and support of
the Phyllis Newman Woman’s Health Initiative of The Actors’ Fund. Three wonderful
actresses – Amy Ryan, Polly Bergen and Sharon
Lawrence – read excerpts from Ms. Newman’s best
selling memoir, “Just in Time – Notes from my Life,”
dramatizing her triumph over cancer. No tribute to
Phyllis Newman would be complete without music.
Amy Ryan, Polly Bergen and Sharon
Lawrence participating in the tribute
to Phyllis Newman
The lucky audience was treated to Audra
McDonald’s breathtaking rendition of the Jule Styne,
Comden and Green classic “Make Someone Happy.”
To present the award, stage and screen legend Lauren Bacall presented the first annual
Tom Dillon Humanitarian Award to Ms. Newman.
The music continued when three of Broadway’s best performed a salute to music industry
legend – and a previous recipient of the Nedda Harrigan Logan award – Neil Sedaka.
Orfeh, the sultry star of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, the hot new star of ALL SHOOK UP
Cheyenne Jackson and one of the stars of HAIRSPRAY, Mary Bond Davis, thrilled the
audience and Mr. Sedaka. The man himself took to the stage and regaled the audience
– who sang along – with his definitive versions
of his classic songs “One More Ride
on the Merry-Go-Round” and “Breaking Up
is Hard to Do”.
Actors’ Fund Medal of Honor recipient Roger
Berlind with Actors’ Fund President Brian
Stokes Mitchell
Joe Torre was on hand to present The
Fund’s Artistic Achievement Award to
Billy Crystal
Liz Smith and Lauren Bacall presented the Tom
Dillon Humanitarian Award to Phyllis Newman
The final award of the evening was presented
by Actors’ Fund President Brian Stokes
Mitchell. Stokes spoke very fondly about
the honoree, Broadway producer Roger
Berlind, who produced, among so many
other shows, the Tony ® winning production
of KISS ME KATE – for which Stokes won his Tony ® . After a film tribute, Stokes presented
The Fund’s Medal of Honor – the highest honor The Actors’ Fund can bestow –
to his friend. As Stokes graciously stated, “When Roger Berlind produces a show, it’s
clear right from the beginning that his heart is in it. His love for every aspect of the production
is palpable and felt by every member of the company – it is felt backstage, on
stage and front of house. His commitment is not showy – his collaborative spirit is
always respectful. He has a demeanor that resonates with integrity.”
Of course the most exciting aspect of this glorious evening is that nearly $600,000 was
raised to support the programs of The Actors’ Fund. A special thanks must go out to
MGM ON STAGE and PEOPLE MAGAZINE for their generous sponsorship of the evening.
Special Events continued on page 5

PERFORMANCES
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The 78-year-old tradition of Actors’ Fund’s
Special Performances is alive and well with
recent benefit performances from January to
June of LAUGH WHORE, ’NIGHT MOTHER,
BROOKLYN, 700 SUNDAYS, 12 ANGRY MEN,
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, HAIRSPRAY and
MUSICAL OF MUSICALS: THE MUSICAL.
The Fund salutes these companies, both on
and off the stage, who very generously donated
their time and talent so that all the proceeds
from an added ninth performance come back
to support The Fund’s essential programs and
services, keeping the organization strong and
vital. Actors’ Fund Special Performances, are
the hottest tickets in town – attended by
celebrities, Broadway cast members, industry
VIP’s – and you! This is a wonderful way to
support The Fund and enjoy all the glamour
and excitement of Broadway!
For an updated schedule of dates and times
call The Fund’s Special Performance and Events
Line today – 212.221.7300 x133 or visit
www.actorsfund.org!
BROOKLYN
The cast of BROOKLYN
Eden Espinoza and Karen
Olivo of BROOKLYN
DAME EDNA:
BACK WITH A VENGEANCE
’NIGHT
MOTHER
Edie Falco and Brenda Blethyn
after their Special Performance of
’NIGHT MOTHER
12 ANGRY MEN
The cast and crew of 12 ANGRY MEN
Actors’ Fund Trustee Steve
Kalafer, Billy Crystal, Brian
Stokes Mitchell and Michael
Wilds, Mayor of Englewood, NJ
at the VIP reception following
the Special Performance of
700 SUNDAYS
700 SUNDAYS
New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg and
his wife Bonnie with Janice and Billy
Crystal at the VIP reception following the
Special Performance of 700 SUNDAYS
HAIRSPRAY
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
The cast and crew of DAME
EDNA: BACK WITH A VENGEANCE
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Barry
Humphries and Michael Cerveris
following the Special
Performance of DAME EDNA:
BACK WITH A VENGEANCE
LAUGH WHORE
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Ernie Sabella greet Mario
Cantone after his Special Performance of LAUGH WHORE
The cast and crew of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Robert Goulet, Gary
Beach and Gavin
Creel from LA CAGE
AUX FOLLES
The cast and crew of HAIRSPRAY
Joe Benincasa with Carly
Jibson of HAIRSPRAY
Charles Busch and
Julie take a bow
following their
benefit BACK TO
BROADWAY
LOS ANGELES TONY ®
AWARD PARTY
The Actors’ Fund’s annual Los Angeles
Tony ® Party was held at the Skirball Cultural
Center on June 5th. This popular fundraiser
features the only live feed of The Tony ®
Joanne Worley arriving at the
Tony ® Awards Party in Los Angeles
Awards in Los
Angeles, so it has
become a favorite
event for many of
our west coast
friends in the
entertainment
industry. Spotted
in the capacity
house were Jodie
Foster, Shirley
Maclaine,
Holland Taylor, Jean Smart, Fred Willard,
Charlotte Rae, Ilene Graff, Leonard Maltin,
Tess Harper, Kevin Spirtas, Gretchen Wyler,
Patricia Morrison, Anne Jeffreys, and Dick
Gautier. Theatre legend Elaine Stritch,
Ilene Graff and Ben
Lanzarone arriving
at the Tony ®
Awards Party in
Los Angeles
Stockard Channing, Elaine Stritch and Jason Graae at
the Tony ® Award Party in Los Angeles
inducing laughter and tears in the crowd,
was a highlight of the evening as she
proudly presented the Julie Harris Award
to her dear friend Stockard Channing.
Versatile Actors’ Fund favorite Jason Graae
was the charming host of the evening with
his boundless
energy keeping
the crowd enthusiastically
engaged
throughout the
evening. During
the commercial
breaks, the hilarious
Graae entertained
with a
Shirley MacLaine
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Tony ® Award Trivia Game, his priceless
“Tony ® Awards Party” rendition of
Sondheim’s GETTING MARRIED TODAY
and a grand finale, consisting of a medley
of songs from this year’s nominated shows
expertly played on his oboe!
Elaine Stritch and Jodie
Foster at the Tony ® Awards
Party in Los Angeles
Leonard Maltin
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Special thanks go out
to our co-presenter of
the Tony ® Awards
event, VARIETY, as
well as our sponsors:
Continental Airlines,
Washington Mutual,
Smirnoff/Crown Royal,
and Tzali’s Fine Wines
for making the evening
such a success.
CHARLES BUSCH & JULIE HALSTON
TOGETHER ON BROADWAY
On Monday, March 28, the entertainment community
gathered at The Music Box Theatre to celebrate
CHARLES BUSCH & JULIE HALSTON: TOGETHER ON
BROADWAY, a hilarious benefit evening of sketches,
comedy and song, featuring the 20th Anniversary performance
of Charles Busch’s 1985 classic VAMPIRE
LESBIANS OF SODOM. Starring along side the fabulous
Mr. Busch and the amazing Ms. Halston were
Brent Barrett and
Rebecca Luker
with special
appearances by
Lawrence M.
Bullock, Mario
Cantone, Matthew
Cusick, Jamie
Ruth Williamson and BACK TO BROADWAY
director Carl Andress
deRoy, Sutton
Foster, Phyllis
Newman, Bruce Vilanch, and Ruth Williamson. VAM-
PIRE LESBIANS OF SODOM featured three of the stellar
original cast members – Theresa Aceves, Andy Halliday
and Arnie Kolodner. A special thanks to director Carl
Andress, choreographer Denis Jones, and musical
director Jesse Vargas, as well as the entire company
and creative team who donated countless hours of time
and talent to make this unforgettable evening an
incredible success. Following the performance, the
company and Actors’ Fund VIP ticket buyers gathered
at BOND 45 to celebrate.

in the spotlight
In the Spotlight
Current Members as of June 30, 2005
Over the last two years many of our most generous donors have
been In The Spotlight. This fall The Fund marks the second
anniversary of the In The Spotlight membership program for
those who make annual gifts of $2,500 and above. Spotlight
members not only demonstrate their loyalty to the continued
success of our mission but also receive fantastic special benefits.
Fund Success: With a late fall ’03 kick off, the Spotlight program
had a tremendously successful start, enrolling 227 members
by the end of 2004. In this first year Spotlight members
donated in excess of $830,000. It was a great endorsement of
the program with our most generous Spotlight donors making
gifts of $25,000.
In 2005 we are on track to “break a leg” again this year. As of
June 30, 2005 we are $80,000 ahead of funds raised by the
same time last year.
Highlights from 2005 so far: An insider event in April featuring
cast members from SPAMALOT; Special performances of LA
CAGE AU FOLLES, HAIRSPRAY, 12 ANGRY MEN, and 700
SUNDAYS. And more special events to come for Spotlight
members this fall.
Norman and Doris Tipograph with Donna Murphy
at Serafina
Jamie DeRoy, Ralph Guild, Kathleen Raitt and David Hyde
Pierce at the Spotlight event at Serafina
This year Robin Strasser from ABC’s One Life to Live read selections from
Shakespeare’s sonnets. Joyce Randolph, Alice Dillon, Actors’ Fund Trustee
Fran Gaar, Fredi Herlihy, Actors’ Fund Trustee Lillian Booth and Robin
Strasser cut the birthday cake.
Susan and Russell
Garrett at the
Spotlight Insider
event at Serafina
Lynn Redgrave and Carson Kressley at
the Annual Dinner for Spotlight donors
This past June, The Actors’
Fund of America’s Aurora residence
celebrated its 9th
Anniversary. Over the years
the residents of this remarkable
housing venture have
developed a strong sense of
community where they are
encouraged to share their talents
and are able to develop
new projects. The following
Robert Brewster
story is taken from the Aurora
Newsletter, a resident-driven publication that is distributed to
all tenants.
If we devoted an entire issue of this newsletter to him, we
would still not fit all the accomplishments of Robert Brewster,
an Aurora resident since 1996. Dr. Brewster has distinguished
himself as a teacher, artist and administrator. He earned too
many university degrees to mention them all. A partial list
include Performance Practice (Voice) from Washington
University, Master of Music in Voice from Indiana University,
and a degree in Piano with Honors and a minor in Voice from
Wheaton College. Over the years he has performed numerous
opera and concert engagements in the US and Europe. Rather
“The Spotlight program provides funds that serve people in
need,” says Joe Benincasa, The Actors’ Fund Executive Director.
“And at the same time Spotlight events give us many opportunities
throughout the year to thank and interact with our most
generous supporters.”
Spotlight member benefits include:
• Priority access to House Seats through a dedicated hotline
• Complementary Special Performance tickets for Broadway
shows performed especially for The Actors’ Fund
• Invitations to film screenings
• Invitations to the annual Spotlight dinner celebration
And perhaps most important of all is the generous support that
Spotlight members give to The Actors’ Fund so that we can
continue serving thousands of entertainment professionals in
need throughout the country.
Are you still out of The Spotlight and want to jump in?
If you’d like to join or receive information, please call us at
212.221.7300 ext 108.
Jan Buttram, Artistic Director of
Abingdon Theatre Company and
Spotlight member Susan Hoffman
at the insider event at Serafina
Edwin Forrest Day
Brian Stokes Mitchell with Jan and
Edward Turen at the Annual Dinner
for Spotlight donors
Bruce Vilanch (second from left) with SPAMALOT cast members
Michael McGrath, Steve Rosen, Christopher Sieber, and
Tim Curry at the Spotlight Insider event at Serafina
THE POWER OF SONG By Allen Raymon
than rest on his laurels, Dr. Brewster has embarked upon a
project to give those with HIV/AIDS a second lease on life.
That lease comes under the title The Robert Brewster Chorale,
“Healing through Song; Inspiring Hope.” In that world of
uncertainty, The Robert Brewster Chorale believes that the
slightest ray of hope can have the greatest impact on the lives
of those afflicted by HIV/AIDS. Music-making has therapeutic
power to not only lift the spirits of those infected, but also
gives them hope, strength and courage. Led by the vision of
Dr. Brewster, the singers of the chorale inspire through education,
advocacy and outreach in addition to their classical
music repertoire from medieval to the present.
Over the past several months, Robert Brewster’s chorale has
been steadily growing and developing into a strong, passionate
singing group. Many of the members are residents from the
Aurora and they have been able to use the Colleen Dewhurst
Room at the Aurora for their rehearsals several times a week
over the past 6 months. The chorale made its world premiere
performance at the traditional worship service as part of The
Riverside Church Celebrates Pride on June 26th. This is just the
beginning.
For additional information about the Aurora residence, please
call 212.489.2020 or visit our website at www.actorsfund.org.
On April 22nd, The Actors’ Fund and residents of the Lillian Booth Actors’
Home in Englewood, New Jersey observed Edwin Forrest Day, celebrating
Shakespeare’s 441st birthday. Edwin Forrest, a great Shakespearean
actor, was the first true star of American theatre and contributed to both
the lives of theatergoers and the quality of the theatre. There are few in
the history of entertainment that have given so much. The Actors’ Fund’s
Edwin Forrest Society is for all who make bequests to The Fund in the
tradition of Edwin Forrest’s legacy of caring. Edwin Forrest Day honors
Forrest and Shakespeare himself.
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Benincasa
Jeffrey and Tina Bolton
John A. Duncan
Aaron Frankel
The Irving Harris Foundation
Anita Jaffe
Nancy O’Connor
The Neil and Virginia Weiss Foundation
– in memory of Steven Weiss
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Ruth Bedford
Halle Berry
David and Susan Bershad
Jane Brite
Janice Calloway
Lew Center
Jean Cheever
George Clooney
Clint and Dina Eastwood
Barbara J. Fife - The Joelson Foundation
Russell and Susan Garrett
Barbara L. Goldsmith
Marc D. Grodman, MD - Bio Reference Laboratory
Louise Guthman
John and Sadie Hall
Hargrove Pierce Foundation - David Hyde Pierce
Joan W. Harris
Buck Henry
Susan R. Hoffman
William V. Knight
John Langdon and Karen Nichols
Nina Lannan
Avram and Joan Lavin - On Stage Limited
Mike Mearian and Judy Frank
Cheryl and Philip Milstein
Barbara Peda
David and Faith Pedowitz
A.J. and Charlotte Fairchild Pocock
Mimi Prentice
The Louis and Harold Price Foundation, Inc.
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Anna Quindlen
Milton S. Rattner
Evan Sacks
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Mace and Jan Siegel
Paul Singer
Jen Smith
Sylvia and David Steiner
Howard Stern
The Dorothy Strelsin Foundation
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Edward and Jan Turen
Claude M. Tusk
Denise and Dean Vanech
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Tracy Cohen and William Ludel
Richard Coll
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Barbara and Tim Davis
Charles and Patricia Debrovner
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The Engelberg Foundation - Alfred and Gail Engelberg
David and Judy Epstein
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Gilbert and Anita Fields
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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
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