From Breaking Bad, The Boys, and her iconic performance as Susan, the lesbian lover to Ross’s ex-wife on Friends to recent hits like The Sinner and Special, Jessica Hecht has been a familiar and welcome presence on film, television, and stage for nearly 30 years. She also lends her voice and talent to raising money for a number of important causes. Join Jessica for an inspiring discussion on bringing Shakespeare to Syrian refugees, arts education, philanthropy, and more.

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Learn more about the organizations discussed in this episode:

• The Campfire Project
• The Campfire Project Video
• The Possibility Project
• Hope Border Institute

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Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales with Brittany Bigelow

A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.

Special thanks to my producing partner, Jim Lochner; Katie and Yo from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; to everyone at the Charity Network; and my fiancé and consultant, Glenn Weiss!