As of Jan. 2, 2023, Actors’ Equity Association will stipulate that all required Equity Auditions will be held in person.
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On Nov. 17, members of Actors’ Equity Association gathered in Times Square to express support for colleagues currently in negotiations with The Broadway League. In contention is the contract that governs Broadway productions as well as Broadway League-produced sit-down shows in other parts of the country. The negotiations between the two parties began in September.
Actors’ Equity will seek to represent the actors and stage managers working on a non-union tour of “Waitress.”
The vaccine mandate for Broadway performers and other crew members will remain in place, despite an exemption announced Thursday by New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Actors’ Equity announced protocols for a return to in-person auditions starting this week.
Actors’ Equity has hired a new team of public health consultants to advise the union on COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Actors’ Equity has named Alvin Vincent, Jr., an executive within the United Food & Commercial Workers International Union, as its new executive director.
Stefanie Frey will rejoin the staff of Actors’ Equity in the role of mobilization director.
Actors’ Equity has hired labor attorney Micah Wissinger to conduct a review of the workplace of “Jagged Little Pill.”
Actors’ Equity and the Broadway League have negotiated additional terms for the industry’s reopening, including an allowance for prorated weekly pay.
