Dear Actors Fund Friends,

With the month of November under way, now is the time of year dedicated to giving thanks. We were thrilled to get things started earlier this week, as our virtual gala raised over $1.1 million and we honored some of our most dedicated supporters. You can check out some of the highlights here.

In addition, this month will bring plenty of opportunities to see some of your favorite performers and support a life in the arts. Check out this week's events, and we hope to see you soon.

Crossovers Live!
Mondays, November 22 and December 20, 8 pm ET/5 pm PT

Stellar

Hosted by Tony Award-winning actor and Chairman of the Board of The Actors Fund, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Crossovers Live! is an exciting and innovative talk show featuring stars who’ve made the jump from stage to film, television or music. Cheeky, thought-provoking and wildly entertaining, the show features iconic artists as they share rare stories and elaborate on their transition between different types of stardom. Candid discussions and unexpected laughs are just further reasons why Crossovers Live! is can’t-miss entertainment.

Make sure to buy your tickets for episode five on November 22 with special guest David Hyde Pierce! And you won’t want to miss the holiday finale on December 20 with special guests Audra McDonald and Ariana DeBose! Ten percent of ticket proceeds from Crossovers Live! will benefit The Actors Fund.

And check out the Charitybuzz auction where you can bid on the opportunity to be LIVE on set on November 22 to watch the livestream of David Hyde Pierce’s episode and meet Brian Stokes Mitchell in person!

Stars In The House
Mondays & Tuesdays, 8 pm ET/5 pm PT

StarsInTheHouse.com

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley’s live talk show, Stars In The House, has raised more than $1,089,500 to benefit The Actors Fund!

Catch up on last night's special Stars In The House on the high seas with Eden Espinosa, Beth Leavel, Patti Murin, Ann Van Cleave and more. Seth and James (and some of their Game Night guests) broadcast live from Celebrity Cruises, who matched all donations up to $2,500 for the night!

Celebration Broadway Jewish Composers
Sunday, November 7, 1:15 pm PT/4:15 pm ET

Swigit

Celebrate the music of Gershwin, Berlin, Sondheim, Jerry Herman and many more, sung by David Burnham, Jason Graae, Sam Gravitte, Kari Howard, Kimberly Locke, Alisan Porter, Jenna Lea Rosen, Robert Yacko and Valerie Perri all under the musical direction and accompaniment of Michael Orland. Produced during the height of the COVID outbreak, the greenscreen capture of the individual performances has been combined digitally in post-production, under the direction of Ivan Gulas.

Stay on after the show for an interactive Q&A moderated by Christine Pedi with members of the cast including Kari Howard, Michael Orland and Valerie Perri. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit The Actors Fund.

The Pack Podcast
Ongoing

The Pack Podcast

The Pack Podcast continues to create star-studded unique original short comedies by Emmy nominated and Drama Desk winner, Eugene Pack, all to benefit The Actors Fund. This week, enjoy a Halloween special Scarecrows starring Lucy Davis, Ed Weeks, Jennifer Tilly and Scott Adsit.

You can also enjoy past podcasts which include Brian Stokes Mitchell, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Annette Bening, Stockard Channing, Martin Short, Blair Underwood and many more! Be sure to check back for more holiday specials in the coming weeks with new episodes every Thursday.

More Fundraisers:
When The Lights Are Bright Again: A portion of the book proceeds will benefit The Actors Fund