Entertainment Community Fund News
November 30, 2023
Press Release
Merrily We Roll Along, Purlie Victorious, Spamalot and Harmony to Host Performances Benefitting the Entertainment Community Fund
The Entertainment Community Fund announced today that Merrily We Roll Along, Purlie Victorious, Spamalot and Harmony will all host performances this winter with blocks of tickets dedicated to supporting the Fund.
November 20, 2023
Press Release
The Entertainment Community Fund And Playwrights Horizons Announce Dustin H. Chinn as the Recipient of the Sixth Annual “Mark O’Donnell Prize” for Emerging Theater Artists
The Entertainment Community Fund and Playwrights Horizons announced today that New York City playwright Dustin H. Chinn is the 2023 recipient of The Mark O’Donnell Prize.
November 16, 2023
Press Release
Debbie Gibson Presents $81,000 Check To Entertainment Community Fund’s Actors Fund Home in New Jersey
The Entertainment Community Fund accepted a check from singer-songwriter and actress, Debbie Gibson, for $81,000. Gibson, who recently appeared on the television game show Celebrity Name That Tune, awarded her winnings to the Actors Fund Home.
November 13, 2023
In The News
Extra: Bryan Cranston Feels ‘Relieved & Joyous’ That the Strike Has Ended
Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening raised funds and awareness for the Entertainment Community Fund on Sunday with a poker tournament to help film and TV workers impacted by the SAG-AFTRA strike.
November 10, 2023
In The News
E! News: Bryan Cranston Talks Celebrity Poker Event
E! News catches up with 'Breaking Bad' actor Bryan Cranston to talk his Dos Hombres Mezcal, and his bartender role at Drake’s Birthday party!
November 9, 2023
Press Release
Entertainment Community Fund Addresses End of WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes
The Entertainment Community Fund recognized the end of the Screen Actors Guild strike and the earlier resolution of the Writers Guild of America strike, but warned that the economic and health impact of the work stoppage will impact the industry for months to come.
November 7, 2023
In The News
Good Day LA: Bryan Cranston Goes All-in with Special Event this Weekend
The Emmy award winning actor is hosting a fundraiser for those affected by the Hollywood strike. 'Lights! Camera! Ante Up! Celebrity Poker Tournament' happens this Sunday.
October 26, 2023
Press Release
Bryan Cranston to Host Celebrity Poker Tournament to Raise Funds for the Entertainment Community Fund
The Entertainment Community Fund is thrilled to partner with Academy Award nominee, Emmy, Screen Actors Guild, and Tony Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston, who is hosting the Lights! Camera! Ante Up! Celebrity Poker Tournament
October 26, 2023
In The News
The Hollywood Reporter: Bryan Cranston to Host Celebrity Poker Tournament to Benefit Entertainment Community Fund
The 'Breaking Bad' star will be joined at the Nov. 12 event by Jon Hamm, Bradley Whitford, Amy Landecker, Andy Garcia, Jason Alexander, Mekhi Phifer and more.
October 2, 2023
In The News
TV: Debbie Gibson on Name That Tune to Support the Actors Fund Home
Name That Tune welcomed Debbie Gibson to their stages, as Debbie played to support the Actors Fund Home, where Debbie’s mom was a resident.