Bidding Now Live for Actors Fund's AUCTION OF 1000 STARS!

The Actors Fund, the nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, has just announced that AUCTION OF 1000 STARS is back! This unique, online charity auction will raise money to support the services and programs of The Actors Fund. Online bidding is now live through September 10th.

The auction features exciting, one-of-a-kind packages, including:

· 2 tickets to see The Trip to Bountiful and a meet & greet with star Vanessa Williams

· 2 tickets to Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella plus weekend stay at the Palace Hotel

· House seats to Broadway's Betrayal, starring Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz

· 2 tickets to Big Fish The Musical including Backstage Tour with Cast Member Brad Oscar

· A special guest spot on Seth Rudetsky's XM Radio Show "Seth's Big Fat Broadway"

"Auction of 1000 stars has successfully raised millions of dollars in support of the essential work of The Actors Fund," states Fund President and CEO, Joseph P. Benincasa. "So many of our friends in the entertainment community generously offer exciting packages for auction; it's always an exciting event."

Additional items to be announced soon. For more information and to bid, visit www.actorsfund.org/Auction.

The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone- performers and those behind the scenes-who works in performing arts and entertainment, serving more than 13,500 people annually. Programs include social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and employment and training services. Visit www.actorsfund.org.