| FDNY Foundation Holds Benefit Production of "The Guys" To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, the FDNY Foundation held a special benefit production of the Anne Nelson play, "The Guys," at the Museum of Jewish Heritage Theater on Sept. 8. The play, written following the attacks on the World Trade Center, tells the story of an FDNY captain who lost eight firefighters from his firehouse and turns to a neighborhood author for help writing their eulogies. A private performance will also took place on Sept. 7 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage Theater for FDNY members and their families. The cost of both performances was generously underwritten by Bank of America and Alcoa. This special production stars Academy Award-nominated actress Sigourney Weaver, reprising her role as Joan, the author; and Tony Award-nominated Tom Wopat as FDNY Fire Captain, Nick. "The Guys" originally debuted at the Flea Theater in December 2001. In the past ten years, this poignant and deeply moving play has been performed for audiences throughout the world and was developed into a feature film in 2002. The FDNY Foundation is grateful to Bank of America and Alcoa for underwriting these commemorative performances. The FDNY Foundation is the official 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of the New York City Fire Department. The funds raised assist the FDNY in its mission to prevent and respond to fires, medical emergencies, disasters and terrorist acts, protecting the lives and property of ... |
