This Month in Theatre History
From the founding of the Colored Actors’ Union to the opening of the Coconut Grove Playhouse, January has many historical events to be proud of.
All Stories About Actors’ Equity Association
L.A. Equity Members File, but Don’t Serve, 99-Seat Plan Lawsuit
The next step in the battle over L.A.’s unique Equity “waiver” is intended to get the parties back to the table.
Kate Shindle Is Actors Equity’s New President, Along With Slate of New Officers
A New York actor who has stayed on top of L.A.’s 99-Seat controversy wins the top office.
Actor Dakin Matthews on Why L.A.’s 99-Seat Plan Doesn’t Deserve to Die
The seasoned bicoastal theatremaker agrees in principle with Equity’s goals, but not its expectations or its tactics.
Equity’s Mary McColl on Why L.A.’s 99-Seat Plan Had to Go
Los Angeles is still getting a good deal, AEA’s executive director insists, if people would only take the time to study its new proposals for the city’s small theatres.
AEA Changes the Game for L.A. Theatre
After a referendum vote against its previous proposals, Equity offers new options and loopholes, but retains minimum-wage demand for small-theatre work.
Equity Names Gail E. Gabler Its New Western Regional Director
A former SEIU organizer takes the helm of the stage union’s Western region at a potentially dramatic juncture.
This Month in Theatre History
We take a look back at the major historical moments in theatre in September.
Letters to the Editor (October 2013)
Readers respond to our stories about immersive theatre, new work from Ayad Akhtar, and ‘Chance’ magazine.
This Month in Theatre History (July/August 2013)
Past Julys and Augusts witnessed birth, death, and the collapse of a theatre.
