Black Theatre United Releases New Deal For Broadway
by Stephi Wild
- Aug 23, 2021
The Founding Members of Black Theatre United (BTU) announce the release of their historic New Deal For Broadway, establishing industry-wide standards and reforms around Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility & Belonging (EDIAB) with a focus on Black individuals in theatre.
Black Theatre United Holds Industry-Wide Summit to Discuss a 'New Deal' of Long-Term Reforms
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 29, 2021
As Black Theatre United (BTU) marks its first year since the organization’s creation, the Founding Members have just announced they held a three-month Commercial Theatre Summit from March to June 2021 to establish industry- wide standards around Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility & Belonging (EDIAB) with a focus on Black individuals in theatre as we move into the future.
Executive Director Mary McColl to Depart Actors Equity In 2022
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 1, 2021
It has been announced that Mary McColl, the current executive director of Actors' Equity Association, has decided not to seek a new contract when her contract expires in January 2022. McColl made her announcement to staff and officers of the union today.
Actors' Equity Association Applauds NEA Funding Proposal From Biden Administration
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jun 1, 2021
Actors’ Equity Association has released a statement in response to President Joe Biden proposing a new National Endowment for the Arts budget of $201 million. The proposed increase of $33.5 million is a record-high for the agency and an important step towards fully funding the NEA at $1 per capita, or $331 million.
Actors' Equity Association Urges All States To Continue Federal Pandemic Unemployment Insurance
by A.A. Cristi
- May 24, 2021
Actors' Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, has released a statement in response to reports that at least 23 states are choosing to terminate their federal pandemic unemployment insurance programs far before their current scheduled expiration of September 6, 2021, potentially affecting nearly 2 million Americans, disproportionately workers of color.
The WAA MU SHOW Celebrates 90th Show
by A.A. Cristi
- May 19, 2021
Northwestern University has a long tradition of Pulitzer, Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony Award winning alumni lighting up stage and screen. One likely reason is the Waa Mu Show, Northwestern's oldest theatrical tradition.
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.
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:
The State of Broadway: April 2021
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 3, 2021
Hope is on the horizon! With the acceleration of vaccine distribution and a new timetable to begin reopening NYC, some of the first re-openings have recently been announced. We've rounded up all of the latest news on the current state of Broadway for April 2021.
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