Hey this seems like a worthy cause: The Actors' Fund of Canada is holding a Benefit on Monday October 24 at 8:00pm at the Jane Mallett Theatre in Toronto. For only $150 ($50 show only) you get a 6:30pm star studded reception and VIP seating for the 8:00pm show!

Louise Pitre hosts a an evening of entertainment, featuring:

Roger Abbott, Jane Burnett and the Humber Jazz All-Stars, Brent Carver, the cast of Degrassi: The Next Generation, Robin Duke, Jayne Eastwood (of course!), Joe Flaherty, Joe Matheson, Colin Mochrie, Debra McGrath, Charlotte Moore, David Rogers, Jennifer Valentyne, and more!

From The Actors' Fund Web site:

The Actors' Fund of Canada promotes artistic excellence for performers, creators, technicians and other members of creative and production teams in all entertainment industry sectors. The Fund carries out this mission by providing encouragement and short-term financial aid to help entertainment industry workers maintain their health, housing and ability to work after an illness, injury or sudden unemployment.

A career in the entertainment industry seems like a dream come true for many people. The all too frequent reality is that entertainment professionals face a precarious livelihood after years spent perfecting and practicing their crafts. The Fund believes that the risks that Canadian artists take as they create some of the finest live and recorded productions in the world should be recognized, valued and supported by all Canadians.

The Fund has helped over 10,000 people working in film & television, theatre, music and dance since its creation almost 50 years ago and has delivered over $2.5 million in financial aid

within the past 10 years.The Actors' Fund is a registered charity sustained by members of the entertainment industry professions.

To Order Tickets: Call 416-366-7723, or online at stlc.com

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