Dale R. Shields, Pearl Cleage, Black Rep of Kansas City Win Robeson Awards
After a COVID hiatus, the award recognizing art and social impact will give be given to 3 recipients for the years 2021-2023.
All Stories About Actors’ Equity Association
Actors’ Equity, Broadway League Reach Touring Agreement
The agreement averts a threatened strike by Equity members.
Actors’ Equity Issues Strike Threat Over Touring Contract
The union has been negotiating with the Broadway League for a new national touring contract since January; the current contract expired on Feb. 5.
Actors’ Equity and LORT Reach New Tentative Agreement
The agreement comes after 6 days of in-person bargaining and multiple sessions on Zoom.
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.
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.
