Metamorphoses, which won a 2002 Tony Award for its director and creator Mary Zimmerman, will hold an Actors Fund benefit performance June 23 at 8 PM at Circle in the Square.
Metamorphoses, takes a host of Greek legends, including the myths of King Midas, Phaeton, Orpheus and Eurydice and Cupid and Psyche, and updates them with inspiration from Rilke, Jung and Joseph Campbell coupled with Zimmerman's own words. Zimmerman won the Tony for Best Director.
Tickets are $75. For reservations, call (212) 221-7300 x133 or (800) 386-3849. The Actors Fund is on the web at http:www.actorsfund.org.
To support the showbiz organization that helps showfolk in need, Broadway companies give their time and talent by adding these special shows to their already rigorous schedules, and perform for audiences full of their peers from the entertainment community. Proceeds from all Special Performances benefit The Actors' Fund of America.
Founded in 1882, The Actors' Fund of America is a national nonprofit organization that provides for the social welfare of all entertainment professionals. Professionals in film, television, radio, theatre, dance and music all turn to The Actors' Fund in times of need.