Equity Releases Statement Calling on Broadway League to Take Action
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 22, 2021
Actors' Equity Association has released a statement from Executive Director Mary McColl in response to the announcement that in the midst of the Scott Rudin controversy, the Producers Guild of America has created a new task force dedicated to combating workplace harassment.
Student Blog: Now Is The Time To Seize The Day
by Student Blogger: Michael Scuotto
- Apr 23, 2021
I've been thinking about Newsies a lot this week. At its core, it is a show about activists fighting for change and battling against the status quo. Obviously, this is a fairly pressing and urgent idea, this week especially. It tells us that we should raise our voices to protest unjust systems, and that if we hold out, important bounds forward can be made to better things for ourselves and others.
Actors' Equity Association Responds to Calls to Put Scott Rudin on 'Do Not Work' List
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 21, 2021
As outrage over the accusations surrounding Broadway producer Scott Rudin continues, Actors' Equity is speaking out about how it will handle Rudin-produced projects moving forward. Many have called upon Equity to place Rudin on its 'Do Not Work' list, essentially barring the union's members from employment in his productions.
Student Blog: Dreaming of a Better Industry
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore
- Apr 21, 2021
If we all come together and fight against these people in power, if we demand change in the industry, we can make theatre a better place for future generations, for everyone who's ever dreamt of being on Broadway. Because we shouldn't have to compromise our art for our morals.
Actors' Equity Association Responds to Demands for Transparency with Diversity Report
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 20, 2021
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, theatre makers are taking to the streets on Thursday, April 22, to demand change in the industry. Of the demands outlined by the group is is a full list of organizations that AEA is working with to help Black, Indigenous, and POC feel safer, in addition to a full report of how the 2020 Equity dues were spent and what percentage is being spent to help conversations around diversity. Now Equity has responded with a statement.
Actors' Equity Calls on Scott Rudin to Release Employees from Nondisclosure Agreements
by Robert Diamond
- Apr 17, 2021
Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, has issued a statement from President Kate Shindle and Executive Director Mary McColl in response to news that Scott Rudin is stepping back from his role as producer in several Broadway shows:
LISTEN: Joshua Turchin Talks TREVOR: THE MUSICAL and More on TAKE A BOW Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Apr 15, 2021
Award Winning Writer and Actor, Joshua Turchin truly opens the curtains by sharing the craziest backstage stories from his time in A Christmas Story, Forbidden Broadway, and more. He proceeds to talk about his experience hearing about the Broadway Shutdown while rehearsing for Trevor: The Musical.
March on Broadway Planned for April 22
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling
- Apr 19, 2021
A March on Broadway has been planned by Instagram users Nattalyee Randall (@50milerunforjusticeprotest) and Courtney Daniels (@randomblackgirllll) on Thursday, April 22 at 1pm ET.
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