Actors’ Equity Hiring Bias Report Shows Small Gains
An analysis of data from 2021 shows a slight increase in jobs for BIPOC and non-binary union members, as well as wage gaps for older workers.
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Broadway Guilds Condemn Antisemitic ‘Parade’ Protesters
The first preview of the acclaimed musical, about the lynching of a falsely accused Jewish American, was picketed by neo-Nazis.
Actors’ Equity Makes Open Access Permanent
The open membership policy, which has sharply increased the percentage of union members of color since 2021, will mean a phase-out of the Equity Membership Candidate program.
Equity, L.A. Producers Team for ‘Catch Up California’ Rally
The rally launched fundraising efforts for the Equitable Payroll Fund.
Equity to Hold Times Square Rally While Broadway Talks Continue
Under the slogan ‘It’s About Time,’ AEA members will gather to push for a better deal on Broadway understudies, scheduling, and workplace safety.
Will Gov. Gavin Newsom Sign Senate Bill 1116?
California’s latest attempt to save its smaller theatres, which have been severely strained by a new labor law and COVID impacts, has the crucial backing of Equity.
‘Glacial’ Change: AEA Hiring Report Shows Continued Bias
Despite small gains by women, non-binary folks, and people of color, union data confirm that cis white men remain most visible and well paid actors and stage managers.
Actors’ Equity and Off-Broadway League Reach New Agreement
Enhanced COVID safety protocols are a focus, as are strengthening avenues of redress against workplace harassment and discrimination.
Masks and Vaccination Proof to Be Required at All Broadway Shows
The new agreement between Actors’ Equity and the Broadway League covers both workers and audiences for Broadway shows as well as sit-down productions across the U.S.
Actors’ Equity Blows Open the Doors
What will the union’s new Open Access mean for the theatre industry? Here’s our stab at an explainer.
