“Actors Fund Breaks New Ground on Several Fronts” by Doug Strassler, published in the Summer 2019 edition of Equity News:
The Actors Fund continues to develop programs that foster stability and resilience and provide a safety net over the lifespan of all Equity members. They recently held two events marking progress on initiatives that pay special attention to the needs of older members, while also continuing to develop its Looking Ahead program for professional young performers. …
“Today’s launch is an invitation to our community to visit the site and to tell your friends and colleagues in the industry that they can now begin to document their important contributions to performance and history,” said Kate Shindle, President of Actors’ Equity and Actors Fund Trustee.
“There is now an online space where performers can present their lifetime careers holistically and under their control,” said Traci DiGesu, Manager of Activities and Volunteer Programs at The Actors Fund. “We’re thrilled to add this website to the suite of social services we (l-r): Joan Jeffri, Founder and Director of The Research Center for Arts and Culture; Equity member Len Cariou; Actors’ Equity Executive Director and The Actors Fund Trustee Mary McColl and Equity member André De Shields. provide to seniors who have devoted their lives to entertainment and the performing arts.”
The full issue is available online as a PDF — with this article featured on page 7. Read more …
