Darren Criss, Colman Domingo, and several other celebrities attended a benefit organized by the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF). The event aimed to raise funds for the MPTF, which provides support and assistance to those in the entertainment industry in times of financial or health crises. The star-studded evening featured performances by Criss and Domingo, as well as speeches honoring those who have contributed to the MPTF’s mission. The benefit served as a reminder of the importance of supporting the well-being of individuals within the entertainment community..
Darren Criss headlined the 2023 NextGen Summer Party Sunday night at NeueHouse Hollywood.
The Emmy winner performed “Hopelessly Devoted to You” from “Grease” as well as a medley of summer-themes songs.
The annual MPTF NextGen Board event raised more than $80,000 for the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s support of working and retired members of the entertainment community for health and social services and financial assistance.
Criss explained that MPTF usually receives about 20 calls a day from people requesting assistance; that number has jumped to 200 in the midst of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. He said about 75 percent of the requests now come from below-the-line workers. “We are in challenging times,” Criss said.
He said he fully supports the actors walkout, but also acknowledged the hardships its created. “Our industry is made of freelance work,” Criss said. “If we don’t work, we don’t get paid.”
The evening also included raffles for roundtrip tickets to New York on Delta with a stay at the Ritz Carlton as well as VIP packages for Los Angeles sports teams, including the Lakers, Dodgers and Sparks.
For more information on MPTF’s supportive services, go to mptf.com/services.
See the photo gallery below for an inside look at the NextGen Summer Party.
Darren Criss headlined the 2023 NextGen Summer Party, raising over $80,000 for the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s support of entertainment industry workers. Criss performed songs from “Grease” and explained the increased demand for assistance due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. He expressed support for the strikes but acknowledged the financial hardships they have created for freelance workers in the industry. The event also featured raffles for trips to New York and VIP packages for LA sports teams. For more information on the MPTF’s services, visit their website.
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