Diversity & Inclusion
One day, every American theatre will be a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace filled with arts practitioners who represent and reflect the wonderful diversity of the human tapestry, promoting union values.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Diversity and Inclusion department is dedicated to promoting Equity's values of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion by leading the industry in creating cultures that promote diversity, celebrate inclusion and foster a deep sense of belonging in Equity members, audiences and all people who engage with the American theatre. In short, we're here to #ChangeTheStage. We do that with four primary activities:
- offering educational programming and talk space for members so they understand their rights regarding equal access to employment and a safe and inclusive workplace
- advising council and staff on inclusion-related policy and practice
- developing best practices that drive the equitable and fair representation in all theatre roles
- collaborating with our colleagues across the industry to ensure that inclusion is a central tenet in all conversation about the American theatre
DIVERSITY STUDY
Equity periodically publishes a Hiring Bias and Wage Gaps report, tracking the demographics of how its members are hired for acting and stage management work.
CONTACT
For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at Equity, please contact the Diversity & Inclusion department at diversity@actorsequity.org.
Members may want to:
- Learn more about the Equal Employment Opportunity Committee
- Ask questions about or make recommendations for future events
- Request accessibility accommodations for Equity events
- Raise a concern about discrimination, harassment, or disparate treatment on and Equity job
Equity employers may seek:
- Best practices for inclusion in any aspect of theatre
- A sounding board for handing programming that addresses inclusion or systemic marginalization
- Resources for deepening and clarifying your organization's inclusion conversation