Denver Actors Fund

The Denver Actors Fund provides immediate financial and practical assistance to Colorado theatre artists facing medical needs.

Annie at Town Hall Arts Center
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The Denver Actors Fund offers support to members of Colorado’s theatre community facing medical, dental, mental health or personal emergencies. Through financial assistance and volunteer services, we help artists overcome unexpected challenges with dignity and care. Since 2013, we’ve distributed more than $1.84 million to help cover expenses like medical bills, dental procedures, therapy and even emergency veterinary care.
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Financial assistance distributed to the Colorado theater community

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Success Stories

Brian Mallgrave: $2,971

Brian Mallgrave: ‘I wasn’t sure what the future would look like after my accident’ Who we helped: Brian Mallgrave, who has been an active member of the Denver metro theater community on and off stage

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Rick Long: $10,020

Actor Rick Long: ‘It is essential that we de-stigmatize mental health’ Who we helped: Since earning an MFA in Theater from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Colorado-born actor Rick Long has appeared at The Mint Theater

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Bruce Laks: $5,490

When life tried to kick Bruce Laks in the teeth, the Denver Actors Fund blocked that kick Who we helped: Bruce Laks has been performing, teaching, choreographing stage fights and directing in the Denver area since

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McKayla and Seamus McDonough: $3,000

Denver Actors Fund offers the only help we can when couple faces imaginable grief Who we helped: McKayla Marso McDonough and husband Seamus McDonough are one of Colorado’s first families of theater. McKayla is a

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Your support helps Colorado theatre artists in crisis cover medical bills, housing, and basic needs.

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