Acts of Love: Miracle Workers Benefit Brings out the Stars
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The ensemble cast on stage at The Geffen Theatre
Autism Speaks hosted the sixth annual Acts of Love at The Geffen Theatre in Westwood, Calif. on November 10, 2008. This year's theme was Miracle Workers – the show was a literary and musical celebration of the people who work to make seemingly impossible things happen. Presented by Cadillac, the event welcomed a lively crowd of over 500 to witness an ensemble cast perform an array of readings and quotes all in celebration of miracle workers. The event raised more than $110,000 to support the mission of Autism Speaks.
At this one night only event, the audience was treated to readings of excerpts from Temple Grandin, Einstein and Anne Sullivan, to name a few. Shohreh Agdashloo, Gil Bellows, Marc Blucas, Linda Cardellini, Matt Dallas, Keith David, Peri Gilpin, John Glover, Tess Harper, Sung Kang, Jack McGee, John McCook, Nicki Micheaux, Adrian Pasdar, Julia Sweeney, and Brenda Strong formed a stellar ensemble cast. Nelson Kole led a jazz combo with Nita Whitaker and Amy Keys performing musical numbers woven throughout the stories. As the show came to an end, music filled the theater while members from the cast of HBO's 2008 Emmy Winning documentary "Autism: The Musical" joined the cast on stage and performed songs from the film.
At this one night only event, the audience was treated to readings of excerpts from Temple Grandin, Einstein and Anne Sullivan, to name a few. Shohreh Agdashloo, Gil Bellows, Marc Blucas, Linda Cardellini, Matt Dallas, Keith David, Peri Gilpin, John Glover, Tess Harper, Sung Kang, Jack McGee, John McCook, Nicki Micheaux, Adrian Pasdar, Julia Sweeney, and Brenda Strong formed a stellar ensemble cast. Nelson Kole led a jazz combo with Nita Whitaker and Amy Keys performing musical numbers woven throughout the stories. As the show came to an end, music filled the theater while members from the cast of HBO's 2008 Emmy Winning documentary "Autism: The Musical" joined the cast on stage and performed songs from the film.
In addition to the inspiring show, sponsors and VIP guests were treated to a celebrity pre-show dinner at Napa Valley Grille – a gourmet delight. All guests enjoyed a pre-show reception that featured Napa Valley Grille passed hors d'oeuvres along with Stockholm Vodka's signature drink of the evening, the Miracle Martini. Festivities continued after the show with Napa Valley Grille presenting an array of artisan cheeses,
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
handmade desserts and wine selections. Fox Movie Channel hosted the Red Carpet for Autism Speaks with their own Tava Smiley on the microphone. Special red carpet guests included Renee Jones and Terrell Ransom ("Days of Our Lives"), Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt (MTV's "The Hills"), Oscar Nuñez ("The Office") and more.
Acts of Love: Miracle Workers was a WordTheatre production created, produced, and directed by Cedering Fox. Autism Speaks is proud to partner with the entertainment community to inspire creativity, heighten awareness and draw support for families affected by autism.
Autism Speaks gratefully acknowledges the generous sponsors of Acts of Love: Miracles. Sponsors for 2008 included Cadillac as the Presenting Sponsor, Fox Movie Channel as Gold Sponsor and Red Carpet Host, Napa Valley Grille as VIP Dinner and Special Guest Reception Host and Sponsor, and United Healthcare and Bunim Murray as Silver Sponsors. Other event supporters included TBS, TNT, Stila Cosmetics, Stockholm Krystal Vodka, Variety and The Miracle Project.
Acts of Love: Miracle Workers was a WordTheatre production created, produced, and directed by Cedering Fox. Autism Speaks is proud to partner with the entertainment community to inspire creativity, heighten awareness and draw support for families affected by autism.
Autism Speaks gratefully acknowledges the generous sponsors of Acts of Love: Miracles. Sponsors for 2008 included Cadillac as the Presenting Sponsor, Fox Movie Channel as Gold Sponsor and Red Carpet Host, Napa Valley Grille as VIP Dinner and Special Guest Reception Host and Sponsor, and United Healthcare and Bunim Murray as Silver Sponsors. Other event supporters included TBS, TNT, Stila Cosmetics, Stockholm Krystal Vodka, Variety and The Miracle Project.
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