Tomei, Arquette lead West Coast 'This Is Crazy' NAMI benefit on Oct. 13
Marisa Tomei and Rosanna Arquette will headline a one-night West Coast benefit performance of V's play "This Is Crazy" for NAMI on Oct. 13 in Beverly Hills, in memory of talent manager Chris Huvane.
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The story, neutrally told
Left · 2Marisa Tomei and Rosanna Arquette will headline the West Coast debut of "This Is Crazy," a play by V (formerly Eve Ensler), in a one-night-only benefit performance for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). VarietyLC “Marisa Tomei and Rosanna Arquette will headline the West Coast debut of “This Is Crazy.”” Read at Variety ↗ The Hollywood ReporterLC “presented as a one-night-only benefit performance and after party” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Left · 1The event and after-party are set for Oct. 13 at The Wallis Annenberg Performing Arts Center in Beverly Hills, and tickets are on sale. VarietyLC “Tickets are now on sale for the Oct. 13 event and after-party at The Wallis Annenberg Performing Arts Center in Beverly Hills.” Read at Variety ↗ Left · 2The cast also includes Rob Morrow, Lois Smith, Rudy Pankow, Rachel Hilson, Colette Hayes, Luke Ferrari and Olivia Oguma, with more participants to be announced. VarietyLC “The cast also includes Lois Smith, Rudy Pankow, Rob Morrow, Rachel Hilson, Colette Hayes, Luke Ferrari and Olivia Oguma” Read at Variety ↗ The Hollywood ReporterLC “with additional participants still to be announced” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗
Left · 2The performance is in memory of Chris Huvane, a Hollywood talent manager who died by suicide in 2022 after speaking openly about living with depression. VarietyLC “Chris Huvane, the beloved Hollywood talent manager who died by suicide in 2022” Read at Variety ↗ The Hollywood ReporterLC “He was outspoken about living with and battling depression for years before he died by suicide.” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Left · 2The project began as an idea from CAA's Community & Impact (formerly the CAA Foundation) and is produced by Ruth-Ann Huvane, a mental health advocate and NAMI National Board member, and Tony Montenieri, executive producer of Lotus Productions. VarietyLC “Developed as an idea by CAA’s Community & Impact (formerly the CAA Foundation)” Read at Variety ↗ The Hollywood ReporterLC “Producers include Ruth-Ann Huvane, a mental health advocate and NAMI national board member, and Tony Montenieri” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Left · 1The Hollywood Reporter says 100 percent of proceeds go to NAMI. The Hollywood ReporterLC “100 percent of proceeds from the performance benefit NAMI.” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗
Left · 2It follows a New York benefit performance last September with Jane Fonda, Edie Falco, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Hilson, Sanaa Lathan and Lois Smith, which Variety says raised $500,000 and The Hollywood Reporter says raised nearly $500,000. VarietyLC “New York benefit performance, which raised $500,000” Read at Variety ↗ The Hollywood ReporterLC “it raised nearly $500,000 for the cause” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Left · 2NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. said storytelling can open conversations and challenge stigma, and that proceeds will help connect people and families with resources and support. VarietyLC “We’ve seen how storytelling can open conversations, challenge stigma and help people feel less alone.” Read at Variety ↗ The Hollywood ReporterLC “The support from this performance will help NAMI continue connecting people and families” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Left · 1Ruth-Ann Huvane said her family is committed to supporting NAMI's mission of advocacy, education, support and public awareness; Variety also quotes Erin Raftery Ryan, CEO of NAMI Westside Los Angeles, on the local free education and support programs. VarietyLC “my family and I are committed to supporting NAMI’s mission to provide advocacy, education, support and public awareness about mental illness”“NAMI Westside Los Angeles offers free education programs along with support, guidance and hope” Read at Variety ↗
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- Framing
- Both trade outlets run the announcement as a sympathetic benefit-event piece, leading with the star cast and the tribute to Chris Huvane.
- Emphasis
- Celebrity cast, the Huvane tribute and NAMI's mission; Variety adds the local NAMI Westside voice, The Hollywood Reporter the 100 percent proceeds pledge.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither gives ticket prices or a fundraising target; The Hollywood Reporter omits the NAMI Westside quote and ticket availability.
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“the beloved Hollywood talent manager who died by suicide in 2022” — Variety
“in honor of beloved talent manager Chris Huvane” — The Hollywood Reporter
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What every side reports
- The West Coast performance of 'This Is Crazy' is on Oct. 13 at the Wallis Annenberg center in Beverly Hills.
- It benefits NAMI in memory of Chris Huvane, who died by suicide.
- Marisa Tomei and Rosanna Arquette are in the cast, alongside Lois Smith, Rudy Pankow, Rob Morrow and others.
- The New York performance raised about $500,000.
Where accounts differ
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How much the New York benefit raised
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- Variety says $500,000; The Hollywood Reporter says nearly $500,000.
NAMI organisation
NAMI says storytelling can challenge stigma and that the performance will fund resources and support for people and families.
“The support from this performance will help NAMI continue connecting people and families with the resources, support and community they need.” — Variety
Marisa Tomei person
Tomei is billed as a headliner of the West Coast performance; the coverage quotes no statement from her.
“Marisa Tomei and Rosanna Arquette will headline the West Coast debut of “This Is Crazy.”” — Variety
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Sympathetic Recounts the New York show and presents the West Coast version as a tribute to Huvane, noting all proceeds go to NAMI.
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Marisa Tomei and Rosanna Arquette to Star in ‘This Is Crazy’ NAMI Benefit in Memory of Chris Huvane
Sympathetic Announcement centred on Tomei and Arquette, with quotes from the Huvane family, NAMI and NAMI Westside LA.
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- 5 Oct 18:00 First The Hollywood ReporterLC Marisa Tomei, Rob Morrow, Rosanna Arquette, Lois Smith and Rudy Pankow to Headline ‘This is Crazy!’ Benefit for NAMI in Honor of Chris Huvane
- 5 Oct 18:00 First VarietyLC Marisa Tomei and Rosanna Arquette to Star in ‘This Is Crazy’ NAMI Benefit in Memory of Chris Huvane
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