The Denver Actors Fund has appointed Penny Dwyer to its Board of Directors, President Brenda Billings announced today. “Penny Dwyer will bring wisdom, leadership and sensitivity to the job through her many years in the theatre community,” said Billings. “I have always been impressed by her groundedness, her sensibility and sensitivity. She has a great… Continue reading Penny Dwyer joins Denver Actors Fund Board of Directors
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Denver Sonnets Project, No. 78: Erica Lee Johnson
By John Moore CultureWest.Org is endeavoring to make short films out of all 154 of Shakespeare’s sonnets, each featuring actors with Colorado connections. The artistic intent is primarily to further CultureWest’s mission to spotlight the local theatre community and their current or upcoming productions. It’s also an attempt to promote Shakespeare education in a fun… Continue reading Denver Sonnets Project, No. 78: Erica Lee Johnson
Brenda Billings named Denver Actors Fund President
Brenda Billings, Artistic Director at Miners Alley Playhouse and a longtime contributor to Colorado’s non-profit community, has been named President of The Denver Actors Fund, Executive Director John Moore announced today. “I am honored and very enthused to join the Denver Actors Fund,” Billings said. “The founding of this unique and vital organization is making… Continue reading Brenda Billings named Denver Actors Fund President
Denver Actors Fund in Action: Amy Malmgren
Watch: Amy Malmgren is interviewed along with the rest of The Denver Actors Fund Board of Directors on a recent episode of “In Focus With Eden Lane.” Update: So there is a reason we have legal counsel! The Denver Actors Fund has a stipulation that was unanimously approved by its board of directors upon founding… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Amy Malmgren
BDT Stage raises $5,173 for Denver Actors Fund
Photo by Glenn Ross. BDT Stage’s special added performance of “Fiddler on the Roof” raised a total of $5,173.29 for the Denver Actors Fund, making it one of the two most successful evenings in the growing non-profit’s short history. Of that total, $1,660 comes directly from performers and musicians donating their show pay. Another… Continue reading BDT Stage raises $5,173 for Denver Actors Fund
Denver Actors Fund in Action: Joe Majestic
Note: At the Denver Actors Fund, anonymity of aid recipients is presumed and fully protected, unless and until the recipient chooses to have his or her story told. Financial-aid recipient: Littleton native Joe Majestic, a graduate of Arapahoe High School, appeared as Lewis in Ignite Theatre’s “Pippin,” and as Bobby in “Cabaret.” He also played a… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Joe Majestic
Video: DAF Night at ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ is coming Feb. 17
Wayne Kennedy, star of BDT Stage’s “Fiddler on the Roof,” introduces a special added performance of the hit musical on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to benefit the Denver Actors Fund. Kennedy talks about when his 1-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia and why “the introduction of the DAF is so important for people in my business.”… Continue reading Video: DAF Night at ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ is coming Feb. 17
‘BALLS!’ raises $5,250, inspires more to cap record-setting year for Denver Actors Fund
At the Denver Actors Fund, we’re feeling pretty close to a mile high. Earlier this year, we were told the Denver Actors Fund had been selected to be the sole charitable beneficiary at the 6th annual performances of “BALLS! A Holiday Spectacular” at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret. The numbers are in, and those performances directly raised… Continue reading ‘BALLS!’ raises $5,250, inspires more to cap record-setting year for Denver Actors Fund
Testimonial: GerRee Hinshaw on the Denver Actors Fund
A testimonial from GerRee Hinshaw, pictured above performing in the 2013 presentation of “BALLS!, A Holiday Spectacular.” This year’s “BALLS!” benefits the Denver Actors Fund: “One Sunday morning last April, my husband, Lee, called me from his parents’ Washington farm with the unimaginable news that his dad had just died in an accident. My son, Manny, and… Continue reading Testimonial: GerRee Hinshaw on the Denver Actors Fund
Young ‘Oz’ actor speaks up for Denver Actors Fund
On Saturday morning, young Theatre of Academy Arts actor Hannah Katz spoke to audiences at the Town Hall Arts Center in support of the Denver Actors Fund. “We are lucky to have so many gifted, talented, caring, dedicated actors in the professional theatre community who set great examples for us both onstage and off,”… Continue reading Young ‘Oz’ actor speaks up for Denver Actors Fund
Denver Actors Fund in Action: Sheila Ivy Traister
Sheila Ivy Traister, left, in “99 Histories” for Theatre Esprit Asia last year at the Vintage Theatre. Note: At the Denver Actors Fund, anonymity of aid recipients is presumed and fully protected, unless and until the recipient chooses to have his or her story told. Financial-aid recipient: Actor, director and playwright Sheila Ivy Traister… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Sheila Ivy Traister
Denver Actors Fund in Action: Laura Adducci
Laura and Lucien Adducci. Helping a sick mother to keep her son in school Note: At the Denver Actors Fund, anonymity of aid recipients is presumed and fully protected, unless and until the recipient chooses to have his or her story told. Financial-aid recipient: Laura Adducci is the Program Director at Mirror Image Arts, a… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Laura Adducci
Denver Actors Fund in Action: Shelly Bordas
Actor, teacher and mother’s long and defiant battle galvanized the Colorado theatre community Note: At the Denver Actors Fund, anonymity of aid recipients is presumed and fully protected, unless and until the recipient chooses to have his or her story told. Financial-aid recipient: Shelly Bordas was a Denver actor and teacher who appeared in dozens… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Shelly Bordas
Denver Actors Fund in Action: Marq Del Monte
Marq Del Monte, second from right, appeared in John Moore’s play, “Maureen Dowd’s Dark, Delicious Descent into Denver Hell, An Edible Cautionary Tale,” as part of The Mile High 24 Play Festival on June 2 at the Spark Theatre. From left: Lindsey I. Benge, Deb Flomberg, Karen Kargel, Del Monte and Desiree Phillips. Note:… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Marq Del Monte
The online ‘Miscast 2014 Auction’: Bid now!
As the countdown to “Miscast 2014” enters its final week, the Denver Actors Fund is tickled to introduce the 2014 Miscast Auction: Services provided by artists as they are “cast” in real life. Many of our most accomplished actors and artists have off-stage careers that call upon a wide variety of real-world skills. Some… Continue reading The online ‘Miscast 2014 Auction’: Bid now!
DSA students make remarkable, record donation to Denver Actors Fund
From left: Amelia Corrada (Penny), Madison Kitchen (Tracy), Jeremy Willis (Seaweed), Claire Willcutt, John Moore and Jimmy Bruenger (Link Larkin). Twelve days before Denver School of the Arts was to open its fall all-school musical “Hairspray,” cast members Jimmy Bruenger and his little sister, Damiana, learned their father, James, had died of a sudden heart… Continue reading DSA students make remarkable, record donation to Denver Actors Fund
Announcing: Performer lineup for “Miscast 2014”!
Steven Burge was the uncontested “Best Dressed” performer at Miscast 2009. What surprises are in store for this year? Photo by John Moore. By John Moore Robert Michael Sanders today announced the performance roster for “Miscast 2014,” a fundraiser hosted by the Aurora Fox Theatre on Sept. 29 as a benefit for the Denver… Continue reading Announcing: Performer lineup for “Miscast 2014”!
Denver Actors Fund in Action: Russell Costen
Russell Costen as Big Daddy in The Edge Theatre’s 2013 production of Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Photo by Rachel D Graham / RDGPhotography. Note: At the Denver Actors Fund, anonymity of aid recipients is presumed and fully protected, unless and until the recipient chooses to have his or her story told.… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Russell Costen
Denver Actors Fund in Action: Tom Borrillo
Note: At the Denver Actors Fund, anonymity of aid recipients is presumed and fully protected, unless and until the recipient chooses to have his or her story told. Financial-aid recipient: Veteran Denver actor Tom Borrillo, a graduate of Mullen High School, has performed as the hot-tempered patriarch Chet in the 1950s family vignette Over the… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Tom Borrillo
AmazonSmile: An easy way to support The Denver Actors Fund
Denver Actors Fund As a now fully recognized non-profit organization, The Denver Actors Fund now qualifies for inclusion in the AmazonSmile program. This is a simple and automatic way for you to support one of your favorite charitable organizations every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at AmazonSmile, you’ll find… Continue reading AmazonSmile: An easy way to support The Denver Actors Fund
Performers: Cast yourselves in ‘Miscast 2014’ for Denver Actors Fund
By John Moore “Miscast 2014″ is an opportunity for some of the local theatre community’s top performers to sing songs and act out scenes they would never … ever! … get cast to perform on any legitimate stage. This popular tradition is being brought back by the Aurora Fox for one night only on Sept.… Continue reading Performers: Cast yourselves in ‘Miscast 2014’ for Denver Actors Fund
A Message from Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield …
When movie stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone were being hounded by paparazzi at lunch, they put their celeb status to clever and good-hearted use: By hiding their faces with note cards calling attention to worthy non-profit organizations. And, well … we took it from there. The Denver Actors Fund provides financial and support assistance… Continue reading A Message from Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield …
Denver Actors Fund in Action: Traci Kern
Note: At the Denver Actors Fund, anonymity of aid recipients is presumed and fully protected, unless and until the recipient chooses to have his or her story told. Financial aid recipient No. 7: Longtime actor and 17-year vocal coach Traci J. Kern has appeared in many productions for many local theatre companies, including recently in… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Traci Kern
Denver Actors Fund in Action: Meghan Ralph
Note: At the Denver Actors Fund, anonymity of aid recipients is presumed and fully protected, unless and until the recipient chooses to have his or her story told. Financial aid recipient No. 6: Meghan Ralph has been heavily involved in the Denver theatre community since 2004, working as actor, stage manager, assistant director, run crew,… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Meghan Ralph
Save the dates: Late-night Denver Actors Fund parties
Seth Caikowski and Joel Adam Chavez singing “Can’t Fight This Feeling” at the Denver Actors Fund’s inaugural party last June 1 at the Voodoo Comedy Playhouse. Theatre Karaoke Nights return this summer. Photo by Kevin Lowry. By John Moore With summer fast approaching, the Denver Actors Fund is happy to announce the return of its signature late-night parties filled… Continue reading Save the dates: Late-night Denver Actors Fund parties
8-year-old donates $100 to Denver Actors Fund
By John Moore We can conservatively say that hundreds of people in the local theatre community and beyond have now contributed to the new Denver Actors Fund through donations, volunteering or other in-kind support. But I think today we can say we have our new youngest supporter of the fund. Nate Patrick Siebert, an 8-year-old… Continue reading 8-year-old donates $100 to Denver Actors Fund
Denver Actors Fund in Action: Chad Afanador and John Arp
Note: At the Denver Actors Fund, anonymity of aid recipients is presumed and fully protected, unless and until the recipient chooses to have his or her story told. Financial aid recipient No. 5: Chad Afanador has amassed an impressive resume over his 11 seasons with the Creede Repertory Theatre, highlighted by his 2010 Denver Post… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Chad Afanador and John Arp
Denver Actors Fund launches Action Teams, Web Site
The Denver Actors Fund, named Wednesday the recipient of a 2014 Westword Best of Denver Award, is today announcing several major initiatives. Most significantly, the DAF is officially activating its 2014 Action Teams. That’s an Army of Angels who will provide good-neighborly assistance to any qualifying member of the local theatre community who seeks it.… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund launches Action Teams, Web Site
Video: ‘Motherhood’ proceeds benefit Denver Actors Fund
Donations are being taken this weekend at three concert readings of the new musical “Motherhood” to benefit the Denver Actors Fund. “Motherhood” was written Mitch Samu. His wife, Kristen, is among the five performers. She is also heading the Denver Actors Fund’s new “Meal Preparation” and “Meal Delivery” Action Teams. The concert readings are being… Continue reading Video: ‘Motherhood’ proceeds benefit Denver Actors Fund
Denver Actors Fund in Action: Twanna LaTrice Hill
Note: At the Denver Actors Fund, anonymity of aid recipients is presumed and fully protected, unless and until the recipient chooses to have his or her story told. Aid recipient: Back in 2014, Twanna LaTrice Hill became just the fifth aid recipient in The Denver Actors Fund’s young history. Twanna is Harvard, Princeton and Regis… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Twanna LaTrice Hill