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Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund)
Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund)
Get in touch: eastern@entertainmentcommunity.org
or call 917.281.5919 For emergencies on evenings and weekends only, call 212.621.7780*
*These lines are unable to receive text messages
These free, confidential services are designed to provide support, find relevant solutions and meet the unique needs of members. The MAP services include:
Short-term counseling, support and referrals with social workers to help address a wide range of personal, family and work issues including depression, stress, relationship difficulties, harassment and discrimination, and bereavement
Personalized support for substance abuse treatment options and insurance coverage
Resources for elder care and support, guidance on applying for public and community benefits, and referrals for legal services
Workshops on a variety of topics to help balance work and personal life
Individual consultation and workshops on health insurance and access to healthcare issues
Supports for local leaders, including critical incidence debriefing, help with managing member conflict and navigating job jeopardy concerns
The Entertainment Community Fund is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of privacy and confidentiality. We will not release any information to a union and/or employer without discussing it first and obtaining written consent.
Am I eligible?
All members of Local 802 are eligible to receive these services.
TTC Newsletter #6 - Dec 2025
Check out our December 2025 edition. Read what TTC officers have to say about our new Local health plan changes and recent Broadway negotiations. Also, articles on AI tech talk, and Local to Traveler reflections.
TTC Newsletter #5 - July 2025
Check out our July 2025 edition. Read what TTC officers have to say about rehearsal recordings usage and an in-depth recap of the “LM” Electronic Music Labor Management Committee meeting on May 16th. Also, articles on AI tech talk, MPTF and Local to Traveler reflections.
TTC Newsletter #4 - April 2025
Check out our April 2025 edition. Read what TTC officers have to say about per diem/housing increases and enjoy a recap of the “LM” Electronic Music Labor Management Committee. Also, articles on QLAB replacement tech talk and “How to stay mentally and physically fit on the road in 21 easy steps” by Jeff MacPherson.
TTC Newsletter #1 - July 2024
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Welcome to the first quarterly issue of the Touring Theater Committee (TTC) Newsletter, on the ROAD. Last year, the TTC met for the first time on Friday, May 5, 2023. Our committee has come a long way since then, voting to adopt our own set of bylaws to mirror Local 802’s Broadway Theater Committee on July 28, 2023. Between Friday, May 5, 2023, and Friday, May 3, 2024, the TTC met 23 times using Zoom, a cloud-based video communications platform.
TTC Newsletter #2 - Oct 2024
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Read our October edition to learn the results of our TTC Officer elections, consider different perspectives about our Pamphlet B/SET agreement, see what other stewards have to say about contract issues, and enjoy peer-to-peer commentary about life on the road.
TTC Newsletter #3 - Jan 2025
Check out our January 2025 edition for the first opening message from our new TTC Chairperson, Bill Leary (Back to the Future). Read on to see what TTC officers have to say about contract issues and enjoy commentary about life on the road from other stewards and travelers. New year, new shows, fresh stories, and the latest updates.