Actors' Fund Auction of 1,000 Stars Begins July 24

The Actors' Fund's Auction of a 1,000 Stars 2006 will begin on Monday, July 24th.

The auction will feature "extravagant celebrity experiences and memorabilia from every corner of the entertainment world (that) will be on sale to the highest bidder," according to press notes.

Among the experiences and events up for auction are: the chance to make a Broadway debut in Rent, Mamma Mia!, Phantom of the Opera and other shows; to dine with Natasha Richardson and Liam Neeson at New York City's famed Café Luxembourg!; to have a portrait painted by internationally acclaimed artist Peter Max; to join a vocal lesson with stars of the stage and screen - Barbara Cook, Shirley Jones or Audra McDonald; to meet Tony Award-winning The Color Purple star LaChanze, as well as dozens more experiences and rare autographed memorabilia.

All proceeds benefit The Actors' Fund of America, which is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals – both performers and those behind the scenes – in performing arts and entertainment. 

Visit www.auctionofa1000stars.org to place a bid.  Visit www.actorsfund.org for more on The Actors' Fund.