On Monday, April 24th at 6 PM, The Actors' Fund of America and Philips Electronics will present "Simplicity--A Look at the Future." The stars-studded event will take place at Pier 94 (755 12th Avenue at 54th Street) in Manhattan.
"Simplicity--A Look at the Future" is "an interactive environment showcasing an extraordinary collection of future products, services and solutions," according to press notes. "All of the products are arranged and grouped in 'pods' throughout the room. Guests scheduled to appear include Bebe Neuwirth (Chicago), John Lloyd Young (Jersey Boys), Christopher Sieber (Spamalot), Rachel York (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), Rebecca Luker (The Music Man), Robert Funaro ("The Sopranos"), Deborah Gibson (Beauty and The Beast), James Royce Edwards (Hairspray), Christiane Noll (A Fine and Private Place), Mickey Dolenz (The Monkees), Jeffry Denman (Children of a Lesser God), Andre DeShields (The Full Monty), Chuck Cooper (The Life), Danny Burstein (The Drowsy Chaperone), Paige Price (Saturday Night Fever), Bryan Batt (La Cage aux Folles), and Cady Huffman (The Producers)."Founded
in 1882, The Actors' Fund of America is the national human services
organization helping all entertainment and performing arts
professionals in television, film, music, theatre, opera and dance. The
Actors' Fund's broad spectrum of programs includes comprehensive social
and health services, supportive and affordable housing, career
counseling, and skilled nursing and assisted living care. Actors' Fund
programs address the essential needs of people in our industry.
Administered from offices in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago,
The Fund is a safety net, providing essential support for those in
need, crisis or transition," state press notes.