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Update: In December 2020, Elliot Page came out as trans and announced that they use he/they pronouns. This content was written in November 2018, before Page publicly announced that they are trans.
Ellen Pageis revisiting an iconic script for a good cause.
TheFlatlinersactress, 31, is lending her talents to a live reading ofCasablancaalongside directorJason Reitmanat the Los Angeles’ Ace Theatre to raise money for the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice.
“I’m so grateful to collaborate with my friend Jason Reitman for an important cause that is near and dear to my heart,” Page, whoannounced that she had tied the knotwithEmma Portnerin January, said in a statement.
The live reading ofCasablanca, the 1942 classic starringHumphrey BogartandIngrid Bergman, followsSteve CarrellandNatalie Portman‘s live reading ofThe Apartment,Cuba Gooding Jr.andLaurence Fishburne‘s live reading ofReservoir Dogs,J.K. SimmonsandPatton Oswalt‘s live reading ofThe Breakfast ClubandSeth RogenandJack Black‘s live reading ofGhostbustersin the Live Reads Series.
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“In times of uncertainty and turmoil, it is inspiring to see people come together to support something bigger than themselves,” Page continued.
“Last year’sJunolive-read was one of my most special experiences, I can’t wait to see the cast and evening that Jason and his team put together for such an iconic film,Casablanca, I hope you’ll join us,” she concluded.
The live reading will take place on Dec. 13 at the Ace Theatre.Tickets are available at axs.com.
source: people.com
