Allen Hagler, a beloved actor and member of the Atlanta theatre community, was recently diagnosed with Stage IV Esophageal Cancer. He has a malignant mass where his esophagus meets his stomach which has metastasized into his liver.

You may be unaware that Allen, like so many in this country, had an hourly wage job and employers who truly love him but could not provide health care benefits. At this time, Allen is physically unable to work. Facing what he will with oncology and pain management care and no income, you can imagine the nightmare that this is.

Allen is stoic and stubborn and would fight any efforts to help him financially. Nonetheless, Working Title Playwrights has convinced him to allow his great community of friends to support him as we may—we apologize for loving him.

Already some fundraising has taken place and received an overwhelmingly positive response – thank you to all involved for making this happen! But more help is needed. As we move into the season where thoughts turn to peace on earth and goodwill to men, please consider, “Hagler for the Holidays”.

If you would like to and are able to contribute monetarily to Allen’s health care crisis, Working Title Playwrights is accepting contributions in his name. Any amount is helpful, so please don’t think your contribution may be too small. Each donor’s gift will acknowledged with a receipt.

If you cannot contribute financially but would still like to help in some way, please contact Working Title Playwrights, managing<at>workingtitleplaywrights.com, and we’ll think of something together.

For more on Allen and the efforts to lend him assistance, go to www.workingtitleblog.com and see the entries for “Allen’s Story”.

Thanks in advance for your support!