The Actors' Fund's staged reading of Casablanca thrilled a capacity crowd at the Pantages Theatre on October 2nd, culminating in a standing ovation. Christian Slater as Rick and Anne Heche as Ilsa, Andre De Shields (who gave a chilling rendition of "As Time Goes By") as Sam, Edward Herrmann as Louis Renalut and John Rubinstein as Victor led a spectacular cast including Ian Abercrombie as Carl, Thora Birch as Anina, Dan Castellaneta as Ugarte, Bruce Davison as Emil, Henry Gibson as Berger, Suzanna Guzman as Yvonne, Ken Howard as Ferrari, Tom McGowan as Heinze, Hal Sparks as Jan and Michael York as the evil Major Strasser.Photos by Gil KaanBridgette Hanley and Alison ArngrimBruce Davison and publicist Harlan BollThora BirchHal SparksAnne HecheDan CastellanetaChristian Slater and Ed AsnerDavid Michaels and Joe Benincasa from The Actors' Fund with Chair Kate Edelman JohnsonStill Ain't Misbehavin': Ken Page, Armelia McQueen and Andre De ShieldsChristian Slater and Anne HechePhotos by WireImagesThe cast takes its final bowsMichael York and his familyAnne Heche, John Rubinstein, Edward Herrmann and Michael YorkDan Castellaneta and Edward HerrmannChristian Slater signs programsChristian Slater and Anne HecheChristian Slater and Dan CastellanetaOut of "The Little House on the Prairie" Alison ArngrimAnne HecheAnne Heche and Christian SlaterThe after-party
