Press Releases

Actors’ Equity Association, the national union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers working in live theatre, applauded the Senate introduction of the bipartisan Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA), introduced by Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN).

A partner at Levy Ratner, Wissinger has extensive experience in labor and employment law, including conducting workplace investigations and representing transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.

To ensure the highest level of accountability, Actors' Equity Association is also commissioning a thorough, independent investigation of the Jagged Little Pill workplace.

The request for proposal is the next step in responding to a set of technology-related resolutions passed during Equity's first-ever delegate convention this past April.

Actors’ Equity Association and the Off-Broadway League announced today they have reached a new three-year collective bargaining agreement.

Today we mourn the sudden loss of a remarkable leader. President Trumka lived his values and encouraged the entire labor movement to do the same.

There is no place for sexual harassment in the workplace – not in our theaters, and not in our government. As we work for safer workplaces for our own members where they can be free of harassment, discrimination and bullying, we demand no less from those serving in our government.

New safety protocols apply to shows on the Production Contract on Broadway and around the US.

Bill from Judy Chu and Vern Buchanan Will Ensure Tax Fairness for Working Class Performing Artists

Actors’ Equity Association, the national union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, has announced that Calandra Hackney has been named the new assistant executive director and eastern regional director for the union, effective immediately.