White Men Get Majority of U.S. Acting Jobs, AEA Study Finds
The report also sees that actors and stage managers of color have fewer work opportunities and, in some cases, lower average salaries.
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Actors Equity Announces 2017 Derwent and Seff Award Recipients
Katrina Lenk and Will Pullen receive the Clarence Derwent Award, and Barbara Barrie and Anthony Chisholm receive Richard Seff Award.
Equity, LORT Theatres Reach New Five-Year Agreement
After two rounds of negotiations, Equity leaders are touting the deal’s strong salary increases and benefits provisions.
Actors’ Equity Puts Out Nationwide Call for Diversity Director
The union has created a new position to advance the cause of inclusion and diversity, both internally and externally.
How #FairWageOnstage Made Change Off-Broadway
A grassroots movement pressed its union to negotiate historic increases—and proved that activism works.
What Has Equity Won in Los Angeles?
Some theatres are using the actors’ union’s new minimum-wage agreement, but there’s minimal agreement about its impact or its future.
Equity, Off-Broadway Theatres Announce New 5-Year Contract
The union and #FairWageOnstage activists praise a ‘historic’ though as yet unspecified pay increase.
This Month in Theatre History
From the first performances of Baltimore’s Vagabond Players, L.A.’s Teatro Principal, and NYC’s Roundabout to designer Tharon Musser’s Broadway debut, November was a memorable month for theatre.
Equity to L.A. 99-Seat Plaintiffs: The Deal’s Off
After months of negotiations, the actors’ union pulls the plug, giving small theatres until December to comply with new minimum wage rules. The case will now go to court.
Actors’ Equity National Council Election Results Are In
Councillors fill 14 seats in 3 regions, representing 3 member categories.
