Press Releases June 2020

New York – Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, released the following statement following the Broadway League’s announcement extending Broadway’s closure through at least January 3, 2021.

Because actors cannot use PPE, a commitment for regular testing at Walt Disney World would help ensure a safer park for cast members and guests.

New York – Actors' Equity Association, the national labor union representing professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, declared that Juneteenth would be a staff holiday. 

NEW YORK -- Actors’ Equity Association, the union which represents more than 51,000 professional stage actors and stage managers, announced the results of the 2020 National Council election. In total, the election included 42 Council seats across all three regions, representing principal actor, chorus actor and stage manager categories along with the new at-large category.

Los Angeles – Actors' Equity Association, the national labor union representing professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, issued a statement following media reports that Arizona has had a surge of COVID-19 cases severe enough that state officials are considering reinstating stay-at-home orders. 

Los Angeles – Actors' Equity Association, the national labor union representing professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, issued a statement following media reports that Utah has seen a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in the weeks following the reopening of businesses in the state. 

Los Angeles – Actors' Equity Association, the national labor union representing professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, issued a statement following media reports that Texas has a record high number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients weeks following its early reopening. 

New York – Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, released the following statement following the new jobs report, which reported that 2.5 million Americans have gone back to work.