Early during the crisis, Equity called for a federal COBRA health insurance subsidy.
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AEA President Kate Shindle stated, 'It's sad, but unsurprising, that Donald Trump would try to wreak havoc and cause more damage on his way out the door.'
There are currently no Equity-approved theatrical productions running in California.
AEA stated, "What happened yesterday in Washington, D.C. was shocking and unacceptable."
After months of development, Actors' Equity has published four new worksheets detailing Covid-19 safety guidelines for live productions.
“Senator Schumer himself said, 'We can and should do better,' and I agree,” said Kate Shindle, president of Actors' Equity Association.
Over 850,000 Americans have newly applied for unemployment in the last week, the highest it has been since September, and a jump of over 100,000 from the week prior.
New theaters approved for productions this month include Miami New Drama, Alliance Theatre, and more!
The agreement reaffirms the historic solidarity and deep bonds between Equity and SAG-AFTRA and their members.
Study finds only “gradual, inconsistent” improvement for members from marginalized groups.