Dear Actors Fund Friends,

The performing arts and entertainment community has proven, time and again, that it excels at finding ways to connect with audiences no matter the platform: on stage, through a TV, across radio waves, in a movie theater, through headphones, or on a computer screen. And now, we find ourselves coming together in brand new ways to enjoy virtual performances of plays, musicals, concerts and more.

We’re incredibly honored that so many creative minds are sharing their time and talents with new events to entertain us each week that benefit our COVID-19 Emergency Assistance programs. From the moment the global pandemic closed Broadway theaters and concert venues and shut down movie and TV sets, members of the entertainment industry have tirelessly continued to find ways to provide joy to millions of people wondering when their favorite shows and in-person performances will return.

You, in turn, have tuned in from all over the world to join these shared online adventures. Through record-breaking fundraisers and epic cast reunions, through streaming hiccups or delayed start times, you’ve cheered everyone on as we all navigate this new entertainment frontier together. And your donations to our programs and services are helping make sure our community can return stronger than ever once it’s safe for everyone to do so.

We hope you enjoy this week’s line-up, and thank you for your unwavering commitment to supporting a life in the arts.

On Borrowed Time
Act One: Wednesday, August 5, 7 pm ET
Act Two + Q&A: Thursday, August 6, 7 pm ET

TwoRiverTheater.org

On Borrowed Time
Two River Theater will revisit their 2013 season opener, the classic 1939 play On Borrowed Time. Featuring a celebrated cast and under the direction of Tony Award winner Joel Grey, this rarely-produced American masterpiece is a magical fantasy about the love between a little boy and his Gramps. When Death himself pays them a visit in the form of a man named Mr. Brink, Gramps outwits him—trapping Brink in a tree and refusing to let him down. Oakes Fegley will reprise his Two River debut as Pud, the role which launched Joel Grey’s theatrical career (at age nine) at the Cleveland Playhouse.

The amazing cast includes Blair Brown, Michael Cumpsty, Oakes Fegley, Bill Irwin, Kevin Isola, Karl Kenzler, Bebe Neuwirth, Duane Noch, Gregory Noll, Steven Skybell, Phillipa Soo and Sam Waterston.

Proceeds from the performance will benefit The Actors Fund.

The Year of Magical Thinking
Wednesday, July 29–Sunday, August 2

Video On Demand

Based on Joan Didion’s National Book Award-winning memoir, The Year of Magical Thinking is the remarkable story of loss, journey, and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit. You’ll be mesmerized as Linda Purl brings this story to life.

Tickets are on sale now and you’ll be able to stream this event from July 29 through August 2. (Please note: you will have 48 hours to view once you’ve begun to watch, not from the date of purchase.) If in a position to do so, viewers are asked to make an additional donation to The Actors Fund.

More Online Events:
Stars in the House: Mondays-Saturdays at 8 pm ET, Saturdays at 2 pm ET
Artists In Residence: On sale now
The Fosters: Pilot table read benefiting The Actors Fund
Three Souls: August 3 at 2 pm & 7 pm ET