Broadway is Back, Under New Safety Agreement
Actors’ Equity Association reached an agreement with the Broadway League on COVID safety protocols for the Production Contract— the contract on which Broadway actors …
Actors’ Equity Association Applauds Reintroduction of the Bipartisan Performing Artist Tax Parity Act
Actors’ Equity Association celebrated Congress reintroducing the bipartisan Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA). This bill would correct an unintended consequence of the 2017 …
Actors’ Equity Association Expands Eligibility for Union Membership
Actors’ Equity Association has announced a new Open Access membership policy, allowing any theatre worker who can demonstrate they have worked professionally as an …
Actors’ Equity Association Releases New Ventilation Protocols with SMART
Actors’ Equity Association has partnered with the National Energy Management Institute (NEMI), the ventilation, indoor air quality and air balancing arm of the International …
Actors’ Equity Association Celebrates NEA Funding Passing Hurdle
Actors’ Equity Association is thrilled with the news that the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee approved President Biden’s full budgetary request of $201 million …
Theatre Unions Condemn ‘Aggressive Harassing Behavior’
In the week following a report that shed light on several allegations of abuse and intimidation by Broadway and film producer Scott Rudin, three
…New Dedicated Vaccination Site for Entertainment Industry Workers
A new dedicated vaccination site in Times Square for film, television and theater workers is set to help NYC jumpstart our arts and entertainment
…Actors’ Equity Association Thanks New York State for Its Expanded COBRA Subsidies
Actors’ Equity Association welcomed the good news that New York State’s new budget, announced this week, includes renewing its COBRA subsidy program with $2
…Actors’ Equity Association Expresses Concern Over “Open Culture”
Actors’ Equity Association has asked its members to talk to the union before agreeing to work for New York City’s new “Open Culture” program.
…Actors’ Equity Association Calls on New York State to Vaccinate Arts Workers
Actors’ Equity Association, representing actors and stage managers in live theatre, asked that New York State begin vaccinating arts workers following Governor Andrew Cuomo’s …