Conrad Cantzen Shoe Fund

The Conrad Cantzen Memorial Shoe Fund is a special fund administered by The Actors’ Fund of America.  In 1945, actor Conrad Cantzen bequeathed his estate to The Actors’ Fund with the stipulation that it should be used to help actors purchase shoes so they did not appear "down at the heels" when auditioning. Mr. Cantzen believed that a good pair of shoes made a great first impression on casting directors.

The Memorial Fund can reimburse entertainment professionals up to $40, once in a twelve month period, for shoes costing no more than $80 before tax.

To apply to the Conrad Cantzen Memorial Shoe Fund the following criteria must be met:

1. You must be a current member of a performing arts union.

2. You must currently be unemployed in the entertainment industry.

3. Shoes may not cost more than $80 before tax.

4. Applications can only be submitted once in a twelve month period.

If all of the above criteria's are met, please contact Lisa Naudus for an application and more information at (212) 221-7300 ext. 146 or lnaudus@actorsfund.org 

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