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Updated October 6, 2009
Equity, 4As "Do Not Work" Notice All For One, One For All
This means that if you want to accept employment in a “sister” union’s jurisdiction without an appropriate union contract, you may only do so after you have confirmed with that union that it does not object, and is not trying to organize or achieve a contract with that employer. Actors' Equity, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA, SAG and the Italian Actors' Union are all members of the Associated Actors and Artistes of America (4As). Because of this we recognize, respect and support each others’ efforts to organize and negotiate fair and equitable contracts. As a member of any 4A’s union, you are bound by your union's constitution to uphold these provisions. Actors' Equity is currently seeking a contract with the following employers, producers or organizations. Members of AEA and the 4As may NOT ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT until a contract is achieved. Please note that as stated above, if the project you are considering is not listed here, it is your responsibility to check with the appropriate union Please remember that if you are an Equity member, you may not accept any work in Equity jurisdiction without the appropriate contract. Even if the project is not listed here; you are still obligated to call Equity if you are offered any stage work without a union contract. For any questions relating to these issues, please contact Flora Stamatiades, National Director, Organizing and Special Projects immediately (flora@actorsequity.org, or 212-869-8530). All calls are confidential.
"Non-Jurisdictional" Fiction, not Fact ! Alert: "Non-Jurisdictional" Fiction, not Fact ! AEA and 4As members should beware of ANY audition notice claiming that a production or project is "non-jurisdictional" or "not in any union's jurisdiction." It is highly unlikely that such a claim is correct. This terminology is almost exclusively used to avoid a union contract, when one should be in place. Please contact Flora Stamatiades, National Director, Organizing and Special Projects by phone at 212-869-8530, ext. 419, or by email at flora@actorsequity.org before auditioning for any live project that claims to be "non-jurisdictional" or "not in any union's jurisdiction." All calls are confidential.
(Posted Oct 19, 2009) AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members are advised that Actors' Equity Association does NOT have a contract for this production. AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members may NOT accept employment in this production without an Equity contract. Equity Franchised Agents are reminded that it is a violation of the Agency Regulations to submit Equity members for non-Equity work. If you are approached about employment on this show , please contact Flora Stamatiades, National Director, Organizing and Special Projects at 212.869.8530, or by email at flora@actorsequity.org.
(Posted Oct 6, 2009) AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members are advised that Actors' Equity Association does NOT have a contract for this production. AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members may NOT accept employment in this production without an Equity contract. Equity Franchised Agents are reminded that it is a violation of the Agency Regulations to submit Equity members for non-Equity work. If you are approached about employment on this show , please contact Flora Stamatiades, National Director, Organizing and Special Projects at 212.869.8530, or by email at flora@actorsequity.org. Alert: AFTRA Notice re: Nickelodeon Please be advised that Nickelodeon is not signed to the AFTRA Television Commercials Contract or the AFTRA Radio Commercials Contract. Although AFTRA has collective bargaining agreements with Nickelodeon covering other types of programs, members are prohibited from accepting employment for commercial services by Nickelodeon or by any other employer, unless that employer is signatory to the applicable AFTRA TV or Radio Commercials Contract. Please be reminded that AFTRA members may not accept employment in commercials, whether for broadcast, cable or the Internet, unless the employer is signed to the AFTRA Television Commercials Contract or the AFTRA Radio Commercials Contract. (AFTRA members are also permitted to work under the SAG TV Commercials Contract.) Franchised Talent Agents should check and verify the signatory status of an employer who seeks to engage their AFTRA member clients for services in a broadcast, cable or Internet commercial. If you have questions about this notice, about the signatory status of an employer, or about whether a particular project is commercial in nature rather than a covered program or promo, please contact your nearest AFTRA office at www.aftra.org
Alert: THRILLER LIVE AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members are advised that Actors' Equity Association does NOT have a contract for this production. AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members may NOT accept employment in this production without an Equity contract. Equity Franchised Agents are reminded that it is a violation of the Agency Regulations to submit Equity members for non-Equity work. If you are approached about employment on this show , please contact Flora Stamatiades, National Director, Organizing and Special Projects at 212.869.8530, extension 419, or by email at flora@actorsequity.org. Posted August 26, 2009 Alert: SAG Bulletin Re Theatrical Pic, THIS IS IT Screen Actors Guild BULLETIN REGARDING THE THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURE "THIS IS IT" The producer of the theatrical motion picture "This Is It" (also known as "Michael Jackson’s This Is It") is not yet signed to an agreement with Screen Actors Guild covering the terms and conditions for performers and background actors employed on the picture. Guild members are reminded of their obligation not to accept employment on any non-signatory project, as well as their obligation to confirm with the Guild that a project is signatory. Employment on any non-signatory project within the Guild's jurisdiction may subject a member to a Rule One violation. Members who have questions or who wish to discuss the status of this picture should contact the Theatrical Contracts Department at (323) 549-6828.
Alert: Cirque du Soleil's new shows are non-union productions AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members are advised that there is NOT a union contract in place for the new "Elvis show" and the show currently titled Vaudeville 2009. Members of Actors' Equity as well as other entertainment Unions should contact Flora Stamatiades , National Director, Organizing and Special Projects at 212.869.8530, or by email at flora@actorsequity.org IMMEDIATELY if approached about employment on these productions. Please be reminded that members of 4As unions may NOT accept employment in either production without an appropriate union contract. Equity Franchised Agents are reminded that it is a violation of the Agency Regulations to submit Equity members for non-union work. For any other upcoming Cirque du Soleil productions, please check with Equity first. Again, if you are approached about employment on these productions, please contact Flora Stamatiades. flora@actorsequity.org.
Alert: AQUILA THEATRE COMPANY AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members are advised that Actors' Equity Association does NOT have a contract for this production. AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members may NOT accept employment in this production without an Equity contract. Equity Franchised Agents are reminded that it is a violation of the Agency Regulations to submit Equity members for non-Equity work. If you are approached about employment on this show , please contact Flora Stamatiades, National Director, Organizing and Special Projects at 212.869.8530, or by email at flora@actorsequity.org.
Posted July 7, 2009
Alert: 4 GUYS IN FLORIDA (MUSICAL SPOOF OF GOLDEN GIRLS) Producer is stating on audition notice that production is not governed by Equity rules but it does fall under jurisdiction of the Equity Cabaret Contract. AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members are advised that Actors' Equity Association does NOT have a contract for this production. AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members may NOT accept employment in this production without an Equity contract. Equity Franchised Agents are reminded that it is a violation of the Agency Regulations to submit Equity members for non-Equity work. If you are approached about employment on this production, please contact Flora Stamatiades, National Director, Organizing and Special Projects at 212.869.8530, or by email at flora@actorsequity.org.
Alert: CELIA AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members are advised that Actors' Equity Association does NOT have a contract for this production. AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members may NOT accept employment in this production without an Equity contract. Equity Franchised Agents are reminded that it is a violation of the Agency Regulations to submit Equity members for non-Equity work. If you are approached about employment on this show , please contact Flora Stamatiades, National Director, Organizing and Special Projects at 212.869.8530, or by email at flora@actorsequity.org.
Alert: STAND THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members are advised that Actors' Equity Association does NOT have a contract for this production. AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members may NOT accept employment in this production without an Equity contract. Equity Franchised Agents are reminded that it is a violation of the Agency Regulations to submit Equity members for non-Equity work. If you are approached about employment on these tours, please contact Flora Stamatiades, National Director, Organizing and Special Projects at 212.869.8530, or by email at flora@actorsequity.org.
Alert: IN THE MOOD - LIVE ON TOUR AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members are advised that Actors' Equity Association does NOT have a contract for the national tour, IN THE MOOD. AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members may NOT accept employment in this production without an Equity contract. Equity Franchised Agents are reminded that it is a violation of the Agency Regulations to submit Equity members for non-Equity work. If you are approached about employment on these tours, please contact Flora Stamatiades, National Director, Organizing and Special Projects at 212.869.8530, or by email at flora@actorsequity.org.
Alert: Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre Program (ETP) workshops are non-union productions AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members are advised that there is NOT a union contract in place for these productions. Members of Actors' Equity as well as other entertainment Unions may NOT accept employment in these productions without an appropriate union contract. Equity Franchised Agents are reminded that it is a violation of the Agency Regulations to submit Equity members for non-union work. If you are approached about employment on this production, please contact Flora Stamatiades, National Director, Organizing and Special Projects at 212.869.8530, or by email at flora@actorsequity.org.
Alert: Work Light Productions - all stage productions are non-union Alert: Urban Circuit - all stage productions produced by
Alert: WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - TOURING ARENA SHOW Producer: Jill Bryant, Michael C. Cooke AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members are advised that Actors' Equity Association does NOT have a contract for the national tour, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS. AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members may NOT accept employment in this production without an Equity contract. Equity Franchised Agents are reminded that it is a violation of the Agency Regulations to submit Equity members for non-Equity work. If you are approached about employment on these tours, please contact Flora Stamatiades, National Director, Organizing and Special Projects at 212.869.8530, or by email at flora@actorsequity.org.
Alert: THE CIRCUS McGURKUS in Las Vegas is a non-union production AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA and SAG members are advised that there is NOT a union contract in place for this production. Members of Actors' Equity as well as other entertainment Unions may NOT accept employment in this production without an appropriate union contract. Equity Franchised Agents are reminded that it is a violation of the Agency Regulations to submit Equity members for non-union work. If you are approached about employment on this production, please contact Flora Stamatiades, National Director, Organizing and Special Projects at 212.869.8530, or by email at flora@actorsequity.org. Alert: INTERNATIONAL TOURS Please be reminded that if you are offered employment on productions touring internationally (excluding the U.K., Canada, and Australia, where we have ongoing arrangements), you CANNOT do this work without an Equity contract if any part of the work will be done in the United States. "Work" for this purpose means any activity related to the production, including, but not limited to, readings, costume fittings, and so on. While this work is in Equity's jurisdiction, we are currently in discussions as to what steps would best serve our members in this arena. If you have any questions, please contact Flora Stamatiades, National Director, Organizing & Special Projects, at flora@actorsequity.org or by phone at 212-869-8530, extension 419.
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Today's professional performers must be able to work in every medium: theatre, television, radio, film, the internet and other new media platforms. To protect the wages and working conditions that everyone deserves, members of one union may not undermine another union's efforts to organize professional work opportunities.
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