Equity in the News

Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing theater actors, stage manager and other workers in live entertainment, has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the next president of the United States and Governor Tim Walz as her vice president.

"He is a partner that we look forward to welcoming back to the Senate."

The move marks Equity’s first endorsement for a political candidate in the state of New Jersey.

The move marks Equity’s first endorsement for a political candidate in the state of Michigan.

The move marks Equity's first endorsement for a political candidate in the state of Wisconsin.

This Is Equity's first endorsement for a political candidate in the state of Nevada.

The major concern of these workers is the use of artificial intelligence in video games and the needs for guardrails that protect performers’ likenesses.

This bill would allow working artists to appropriately deduct their business expenses.

The contract, taking effect next week, was reached after 12 days of negotiating.

Playbill talk with the union exec about Equity's new president, Brooke Shields, unionizing with Disneyland performers, and more.