Dear Actors Fund Friends,

As May winds down, we hope you and your loved ones are safe and well.

At a time when we’re usually looking forward to movie premieres, TV show season finales and The Tony Awards, we’re instead finding ways to celebrate and honor our performing arts community virtually.

We’re incredibly grateful to all the casts and creative teams who are coming together to create music videos that make you get up and dance—like “You Can’t Stop The Beat” with more than 150 Hairpsray alums and friends. And we love seeing all the videos submitted for Harmony Helper’s #Hear1Sing1 Challenge, where Harmony Helper will donate $5 to The Fund for every video shared (up to $5,000!)

We also have another week of online performances and shows you don’t want to miss, combined with all-star auction items just added today that benefit our programs and resources helping those most in need right now.

Thank you for your continued support as we navigate these uncharted waters together.

Laughter in Lockdown
Friday, May 29, 8 pm ET

nylaughs.org/LOCKDOWN

NYLaughs will present a hosted two-hour streaming fundraiser featuring appearances and performances by Wayne Brady, Wanda Sykes, Judd Apatow, Ray Romano and other beloved comedians. Proceeds will benefit out of work comedians, TV writers and comedy professionals as part of The Fund’s greater initiative to help entertainment creatives struggling financially due to COVID-19.

Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn
Saturday, May 30, 8 pm ET

BroadwayHD

Celebrate a variety of seasons when Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn streams for free during a watch party co-hosted by Playbill, Concord Theatricals, Roundabout Theatre Company and BroadwayHD!

Theater lovers can follow along with Playbill (on Twitter and Instagram), and Irving Berlin (on Twitter and Instagram) for trivia, fun facts and giveaways throughout the event. Use the hashtag #HolidayInnMusical to join the fun.

Holiday Inn stars Tony Award nominees Bryce Pinkham (A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder) and Megan Lawrence (The Pajama Game), Corbin Bleu (Kiss Me, Kate), Lora Lee Gayer (Doctor Zhivago), Danny Rutigliano (Beetlejuice) and Megan Sikora (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying).

Auction of 1000 Stars



Ryan Murphy Television and The Actors Fund Partnership Auction
Six-time Emmy and Tony Award-winning producer and director Ryan Murphy is partnering with The Actors Fund on an auction to raise money for the COVID-19 Emergency Financial Assistance program. The auction will include costumes and memorabilia from Ryan's shows including the recently premiered Hollywood, 911, Lone Star, Pose, American Horror Story, American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace, Boys In The Band and Feud: Bette & Joan. This is an amazing opportunity to own items from award-winning shows that have been worn and/or autographed by celebrities like Jessica Lange, Susan Sarandon, Angela Bassett, Penelope Cruz, Billy Porter, Dylan McDermott and many more. 

Drawings from Humpday with Hampshire
Collect these awesome celebrity drawings from Emily Hampshire, star of Schitt’s Creek, and her guests from her YouTube talk show Humpday with Hampshire. Additional drawings are from Max & Charlie Carver, Jason Reitman and Ryan Tedder.

“God, I Hope I Get It…”
Own these rare collectible items from Tony-nominated (Cabaret) actress Alyson Reed’s personal collection. Items are from Reed's most notable screen role as Cassie in Richard Attenborough's film adaptation of A Chorus Line and Disney Channel’s High School Musical films.

More Online Events:
Stars In The House: Monday–Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm ET
Humpday with Hampshire: Every Wednesday at 5 pm ET
Broadway Jackbox: Every Tuesday and Friday at 6 pm ET
Viral Vignettes: Every Wednesday at 3 pm ET