Press Release - Auction OF 1000 Stars 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE:  July 10, 2007
CONTACTS:
Lynne Hoppe, The Actors Fund, 212.221.7300 ext. 129, lhoppe@actorsfund.org

AUCTION OF 1000 STARS

(New York, NY)  - Dozens of new items have been added to The Actors Fund’s online Auction of 1000 Stars and there are more to come.  This week’s hot ticket items include having a personal portrait painted by Peter Max, tickets to the 21st Annual Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and after party, VIP seats at the 2008 Tony Awards Gala, a walk on role in Phantom of the Opera, a one week stay at a luxury villa in Copacabana, tickets to The Daily Show, tickets to the Mamma Mia! film premier, courtside seats at the 2007 U.S. Open, tickets to Emeril Live and a backstage tour of The Food Network kitchens, a night at the theatre with Alec Baldwin, VIP tickets and backstage passes to Nancy Grace on CNN, private vocal lesson with Barbara Cook, VIP behind the scenes visit to The Guiding Light or a private Shakespeare lesson with Lynn Redgrave in NYC.

Next week’s new items include prime tickets to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and after-party, a visit to Inside the Actors Studio that includes a meet and greet with host James Lipton and VIP tickets to Young Frankenstein and the post show party.
Over the three weeks of the auction, bidders can choose from 125 exciting listings in honor of The Actors Fund’s 125th Anniversary.  All proceeds from the auction go to support the vital programs and services of The Actors Fund.

The Actors Fund is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals - both performers and those behind the scenes - in performing arts and entertainment.  Founded in 1882, The Fund serves those in film, theatre, television, music, opera, and dance with a broad spectrum of programs including comprehensive social services, health services, supportive and affordable housing, emergency financial assistance, employment and training services, and skilled nursing and assisted living care.  Administered from offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, The Actors Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis, or transition.

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About The Actors Fund
The Actors Fund is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals - both performers and those behind the scenes - in performing arts and entertainment.  Founded in 1882, The Fund serves those in film, theatre, television, music, opera, and dance with a broad spectrum of programs including comprehensive social services, health services, supportive and affordable housing, emergency financial assistance, employment and training services, and skilled nursing and assisted living care.  Administered from offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, The Actors Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis, or transition.  Please visit The Actors Fund website at www.actorsfund.org.