Press Releases

New York – With new media reports that Hong Kong Disneyland will close after 52 new cases of COVID in the city, new questions are being raised about whether Disney will move forward with the reopening of Epcot and Hollywood Studios as planned. Hong Kong Disneyland is scheduled to close July 15, the very same day that Epcot and Hollywood Studios are scheduled to open to the public for the first time.

New York -- Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing professional stage actors and stage managers, has released a public list of resources geared towards producers looking to resume live theatre.

New York -- Equity members locked out following request for coronavirus testing.

New York-- Actors’ Equity Association, the labor union representing actors and stage managers in live theatre, mourns the loss of union member Nick Cordero, who lost his battle with COVID-19 on July 5.

Safety plans will include testing protocols for workers.

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.