Ep19: The Actors Fund

IN THIS EPISODE

Talk to anybody in the entertainment industry—not just Broadway!—and they’ll sing the praises of The Actors Fund, which provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals. The Fund serves everyone in film, theater, television, music, opera, radio, and dance, with programs including social services, emergency financial assistance, health care, housing, and more. Join The Actors Fund Board of Trustees Chair (and Tony Award winner!) Brian Stokes Mitchell and President & CEO Joseph Benincasa for an inspiring look at how the organization continues to support struggling artists throughout the entertainment industry during these difficult times.

Looking for ways to give back?

Learn more about the many great programs being done by The Actors Fund across the country, as well as other amazing organizations discussed in the episode, and ways you can help.

• The Actors Fund

• Black Theatre United

• “Stand for Change” Video

• Americans For the Arts

Connect with Brian:

• Website: BrianStokes.com

• Twitter: @bstokesmitchell

• Instagram: @bstokesm

Connect with Joe:

• Twitter: @GoodHouse7

• Instagram: @Benincasa.Joseph

Connect with The Actors Fund:

• Website: ActorsFund.org

• Facebook: @theactorsfund

• Twitter: @theactorsfund

• Instagram: @theactorsfund

• YouTube

Connect with The Broadway Gives Back Podcast:

• Facebook: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast

• Instagram: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast

• Twitter: @broadwaygives

Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.

Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, Brittany Bigelow, Katie Rosin, and Yo Nikolova from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; the Charity Network; and Glenn Weiss!