I'm always surprised how few know about this....
The Actors Fund
A non-profit organization providing
assistance and resources for actors and all entertainment professionals.
assistance and resources for actors and all entertainment professionals.
www.actorsfund.org
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Did you know actors were once
considered "outcasts"?
- Below is an excerpt from The Actors Fund website 7-3-12
The Fund helps people in film, theater, television, music, opera, and dance. It assists performers as well as those who work behind the scenes. Its broad spectrum of programs include comprehensive social services, health services, supportive and affordable housing, employment and training services, free podcasts, even free shoes for actors, and much more.
During
the late 1800’s, the United States was still recovering from the
devastating effects of the Civil War. Although the theater business was
booming, the theatrical profession suffered a tremendous setback when
President Lincoln was assassinated by an actor, John Wilkes Booth. Prejudices
against the profession existed prior to that time, but Lincoln’s death
rekindled the old hatreds and added more fuel to the fire.
Because of
their low standing, members of the profession were regularly denied
charity from most institutions. The Actors Fund was founded
on June 8, 1882, by Harrison Grey Fiske. This
newly created charity immediately began providing assistance to
individuals and families.
- The above is an excerpt from The Actors Fund website 7-3-12 ______________________________________________________________________
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