Actors' Equity Association

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The American performing arts labor union representing professional theatre actors & stage managers since 1913. #EquityWorks

A promotional graphic titled "EQUITY WORKS" set against a dark blue background with a yellow arrow pointing right. In the center, a large blue rectangle reads "Saco River Grange Hall in Buxton, Maine, performed a second year on the ITC with 3% salary increases." To the right of the text is a photo of the historic Saco River Grange Hall building, set above the Actors' Equity Association logo and the hashtag #EQUITYWORKS.
Promotional image featuring a lit ghost light at night with text stating 'Member Commemoration Form now open' and the Actors' Equity Association logo.
Graphic announcement for an Actors' Equity Association event. The top text reads, "If you missed the Zoom class, join us for this make up session." Below, stylized notebook-themed graphics feature the title "3 Solidarity School: Organizing Conversations." In the bottom-left corner, a calendar icon highlights the date "August 5" at "3:30 p.m. ET." An illustration of a megaphone is on the left, and the Actors' Equity logo is displayed in the bottom-right corner.
A map of North America displaying air quality conditions. Areas across Canada and the northern, midwestern, and western United States are covered in color-coded plumes—ranging from yellow (moderate) to deep red and purple (very unhealthy)—highlighting the widespread impact of Canadian wildfire smoke.
HAVE YOU WORKED ON THE LORT AGREEMENT? A survey was sent to eligible members (those who have worked the contract since April 2023) – check your inbox for the email with the subject line "LORT Agreement - Equity Survey" that includes a link to the survey. If you think you should have received the email and didn't, please reach out to staff at lort@actorsequity.org. Your feedback is important!
Graphic titled "EQUITY WORKS" on a blue background, featuring a circular photo of the Chester Theatre Company building. The text reads: "Chester Theatre Company in Massachusetts performed for the first time on the ITC. The production was 100% Equity members onstage, and each member received 3% salary increases." The Actors' Equity Association logo and the hashtag "#EQUITYWORKS" are displayed at the bottom.
A promotional graphic with an arch blue design titled "The Single Engagement Agreement." At the center is a white document icon with arms spread wide containing the bold blue text "SEA". Two light-blue rectangular tags flank the center, labeled "Non-Union Theatres" on the left and "Equity Members" on the right. The Actors' Equity Association logo is centered at the bottom of the graphic.
Promotional graphic from Actors' Equity Association with a blue and gold starburst background. The top features a banner reading "EQUITY ENDORSEMENT". On the left is a professional photograph of Daniel Biss smiling and holding a microphone. On the right, a blue square contains bold text reading "DANIEL BISS FOR U.S. CONGRESS ILLINOIS-09," positioned above the Actors' Equity Association logo.
Promotional graphic from Actors' Equity Association with a blue and gold starburst background. The top features a banner reading "EQUITY ENDORSEMENT". On the left is a professional photographic headshot of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker smiling. On the right, bold text reads "JB PRITZKER FOR GOVERNOR ILLINOIS," positioned above the Actors' Equity Association logo.
Promotional graphic for a Solidarity School makeup session titled "Building Your Best Team." The flyer features a blue and white background with a large red megaphone icon in the center containing the words "Solidarity School." Text indicates it is for "Session 2" and a "Make Up Session," scheduled for July 24 at 12 p.m. ET. The Actors' Equity Association logo is visible at the bottom.
A digital promotional flyer with a dark blue background featuring a theater spotlight beam. On the graphic, four actors are pictured on stage performing a scene. Large, bold text reads "THEATRE SPOTLIGHT" in white and yellow, followed by "NATIVE VOICES" in large white lettering. From left: GiGi Buddie, Equity member Kholan Studi, Jen Olivares and Equity member James William Evans in Haunted by Tara Moses (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma). Craig Schwartz Photography.
HAVE YOU WORKED ON THE LORT AGREEMENT? A survey was sent to eligible members (those who have worked the contract since April 2023) – check your inbox for the email with the subject line "LORT Agreement - Equity Survey" that includes a link to the survey. If you think you should have received the email and didn't, please reach out to staff at lort@actorsequity.org. Your feedback is important!
Promotional image featuring a lit ghost light at night with text stating 'Member Commemoration Form now open' and the Actors' Equity Association logo.
Promotional graphic from Actors' Equity Association titled "Member Portal News: Get to know the Independent Theatre Contract." The center features a collage of photos showing live stage performances and a diverse group of people smiling together. Below the title, the text reads: "The ITC is designed to solve several problems at once: Making it easier for new theatres to come onboard with Equity, empowering members to better understand their contract and optimizing staff time." The Actors' Equity Association logo and a "Read More" button pointing to members.actorsequity.org are featured at the bottom.
A hand holding a lit sparkler emitting bright sparks against a dark night background. A large American flag is visible behind the sparkler. In the center, white text reads "HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY 4th July," and the Actors' Equity Association logo is displayed at the bottom.
Graphic titled "EQUITY WORKS Winter 2026 Pacific Repertory Theatre LANDSCAPE." On a dark blue background, a large yellow and white arrow points right, containing the blue text "EQUITY WORKS." Below, large white text reads: Pacific Repertory Theatre in Carmel, California, agreed to transition both stages of their operation (the Circle Theatre and the Forest Theatre) to a full seasonal agreement under the ITC to align more appropriately with the scope and growth of its programming. For the 2026 season, the theatre will employ seven actors and two stage managers for a total of 76 work weeks. At the top right, a circular frame shows an indoor theater stage with a silver curtain, an audience in tiered seating, and a speaker at a podium. At the bottom right is the white "ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION 1913" logo with stylized comedy and tragedy masks, and the yellow hashtag "#EQUITYWORKS" below it.
Graphic from Actors' Equity Association and CA Arts Advocates titled "Equity and CA Arts Advocates Thank Governor Newsom for Restoring Arts Funding in California." It features a quote from Julie Baker, CEO of CA Arts Advocates, expressing gratitude to the Legislature, Administration, Senator Susan Rubio, and Assembly Member Matt Haney for continuing to fund the performing arts equitable payroll fund. The Actors' Equity Association logo is displayed at the bottom.
An announcement graphic for the Actors' Equity Association featuring a dark teal background with a glowing ghost light on a stand in the bottom right corner. The text on the left reads: "Losses in the Equity membership community from June 2026 now posted in the member portal." The Actors' Equity Association logo—two stylized comedy and tragedy masks over the text "Actors' Equity Association 1913"—is located in the bottom left corner.
Promotional graphic titled "CAT Out On The Town: Beach Edition" for an Actors' Equity Association event on July 13, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM CT. The graphic notes to RSVP in the member portal and features the Actors' Equity Association logo against a blue skyline background.
The image features a blue background with a graphic layout. On the left side, a large yellow arrow points to the right with the text "EQUITY WORKS" in bold blue capital letters. Below the arrow, large white text reads: "Ivoryton Playhouse in Connecticut performed for a second year on SPT-8. They are committed to the ITC in 2027." On the right side, within a circular frame, is a photograph of the historic, shingle-style exterior of the Ivoryton Playhouse building. In the bottom right corner, the Actors' Equity Association logo is displayed in light blue alongside the yellow hashtag #EQUITYWORKS.
Screenshot of an online article with the header "iTM". The main headline reads, "Disneyland Contract Talks Take a Tense Turn Over Proposed Benefit Cuts." Below the headline, a photograph shows a group of six people posing together and smiling. The bottom portion of the image contains a brief paragraph of text alongside a blue callout box highlighting details about the ongoing contract negotiations.
An invitation poster for the 2026 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards. The top features the event title "2026 ACTORS' EQUITY FOUNDATION AWARDS" against a blue and gold background. Below it, under the header "HONORING," are headshots and names of nine honorees, a host, and a musical guest arranged in two rows: Top Row: McKinley Belcher III, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Linda Emond, McKenzie Kurtz, Sandra Lundwall Nance, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Bottom Row: Olivia Reis, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Linda M. Tross, host Julie Halston, and musical guest Tina deVaron. Below the honorees, text reads, "AND THE CHORUS OF SCHMIGADOON!" The bottom portion of the poster details the event logistics: Date & Time: Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET Streaming Live: youtube.com/@actorsequityfoundation1764 Logos: The Actors' Equity Foundation and Actors' Equity Association logos are displayed at the very bottom.
An informational graphic from Actors' Equity Association with a dark blue and black gradient background. On the right, a classic theater ghost light glows brightly on a blue stand. On the left, crisp white text reads: "Losses in the Equity membership community from May 2026 now posted in the member portal." The Actors' Equity Association logo is featured in white in the lower left corner.
A photograph of Al Vincent Jr. and NYC Deputy Mayor Julie Su standing indoors, smiling and posing together. They are both pointing toward each other in a friendly gesture. The background shows an indoor event space with arched doorways and a crowd of people socializing.
A graphic celebrating Juneteenth featuring a stylized, eight-pointed white star, set against a background split horizontally into a blue upper half and a red lower half. The word "JUNETEENTH" is written in clean, bold capital letters at the top, and "CELEBRATE FREEDOM" is written across the bottom, just above the Actors' Equity logo.
An American flag and a Juneteenth flag fly side-by-side on flagpoles against a light blue sky. To the right, the bold text reads "Equity Holiday Hours," with a small "Actors' Equity" union logo in the bottom right corner.
An informational graphic from Actors' Equity Association titled "If you have experienced or witnessed workplace harassment or discrimination." The text advises members to "Contact Equity immediately" and notes that all calls are confidential. It provides three primary methods for contact: Business Representative: Members can find their specific rep at actorsequity.org/business-reps. Specific Hotline: A dedicated line for harassment and discrimination at 212-869-8530 x343. Anonymous Reporting: A national, anonymous phone hotline or online form operated by Lighthouse Services, Inc. available at actorsequity.org/safety or by calling 833-550-0030. The bottom of the image features the Actors' Equity Association logo and the website actorsequity.org/safety.
An invitation poster for the 2026 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards. The top features the event title "2026 ACTORS' EQUITY FOUNDATION AWARDS" against a blue and gold background. Below it, under the header "HONORING," are headshots and names of nine honorees, a host, and a musical guest arranged in two rows: Top Row: McKinley Belcher III, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Linda Emond, McKenzie Kurtz, Sandra Lundwall Nance, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Bottom Row: Olivia Reis, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Linda M. Tross, host Julie Halston, and musical guest Tina deVaron. Below the honorees, text reads, "AND THE CHORUS OF SCHMIGADOON!" The bottom portion of the poster details the event logistics: Date & Time: Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET Streaming Live: youtube.com/@actorsequityfoundation1764 Logos: The Actors' Equity Foundation and Actors' Equity Association logos are displayed at the very bottom.
An image titled "EQUITY WORKS Winter 2026 Artistry Theater" featuring a graphic from the Actors' Equity Association. The background is a solid medium blue. In the top left, a large, stylized yellow arrow points to the right with the text "EQUITY WORKS" in bold, blue capital letters. To the right, a circular cutout image shows the exterior of the Bloomington Center for the Arts / City Hall building under a clear blue sky. Below the arrow, the main text reads: Artistry Theater and Visual Arts in Bloomington, Minnesota, included 17 actor contracts, six stage manager contracts and three assistant stage manager contracts for their 2026 SPT-4 Season with an onstage ratio of 25%. The theatre saw an overall Equity increase from 24% onstage in 2025 to 25% onstage in 2026. In the bottom right corner is the Actors' Equity Association logo—featuring a stylized blue comedy/tragedy mask over the text "ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION 1913"—and the hashtag #EQUITYWORKS printed in yellow.
Promotional image featuring a lit ghost light at night with text stating 'Member Commemoration Form now open' and the Actors' Equity Association logo.
A social media graphic announcing a political endorsement by the Actors' Equity Association. The top third of the graphic features a gold background with white stars and the text "EQUITY ENDORSEMENT" in bold blue letters. The center shows a framed, smiling portrait of James Talarico, a young man with short dark hair wearing a dark jacket over a light blue collared shirt. To the lower left of his portrait, text reads "JAMES TALARICO FOR U.S. SENATE TEXAS." The bottom third has a light blue background with white stars and features the "ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION 1913" logo with its signature comedy and tragedy masks.
Promotional graphic for a "Financial Wellness Workshop" with Laura Donovan of Sonder Financial. The top half features a photograph of a smiling woman standing outdoors in a wooded setting. The bottom half has a light blue background detailing event information: Monday, June 15 at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT, online via Zoom. It describes it as a quick, practical seminar to learn how to define financial goals, noting that RSVP is required, and includes the URL actorsequityfoundation.org.
Graphic with a blue background and a yellow banner at the top reading "EQUITY WORKS". Below, it reads "Austin Shakespeare in Texas increased salaries by 3%." A circular icon depicts a city skyline with green trees under a yellow sun, and the Actors' Equity Association logo is featured in the bottom right corner with the hashtag #EQUITYWORKS.
Graphic titled "World Cup Travel Advisory" by Actors' Equity Association. The image shows a stadium in the background with an announcement stating that the World Cup begins in North America this week, with 11 U.S. cities hosting games between Thursday, June 11 and Sunday, July 19. A "Read More" button and the member portal URL are displayed at the bottom.
A digital graphic with a deep blue gradient background featuring a glowing, illuminated street lamp or "ghost light" on a blue post on the right side. On the left side, the text in white, sans-serif typography reads: "Losses in the Equity membership community from May 2026 now posted in the member portal." The official Actors' Equity logo, featuring the comedy and tragedy masks above the words "ACTORS' EQUITY," is positioned below the text in the bottom left corner.
Actors' Equity Association congratulates Executive Director Al Vincent, Jr. on his election as a vice president of AFL-CIO!
A promotional graphic from the Actors' Equity Association congratulating Michael Arden and Jen Schriever for winning the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical for The Lost Boys. The image features headshots of Arden and Schriever side-by-side inside a circular frame, set against a vibrant background of radiating orange and yellow marquee-style lights. The Actors' Equity logo is in the top left, and The Lost Boys logo is in the bottom right.
Graphic with an orange and yellow bokeh light background featuring a theater stage curtain. A blue and white icon of comedy and tragedy theater masks sits at the top, above the bold text that reads: "CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL TONY AWARD NOMINATED MEMBERS!"
A wide shot of a formal meeting inside an elegant, high-ceilinged room with large windows, detailed crown molding, and a crystal chandelier. A group of people are seated in a large circle of chairs, engaged in a discussion.
A digital event flyer with a deep blue background featuring a subtle image of the Phoenix skyline in the back. In the center, large, bold white text reads "Phoenix: Tony Awards Viewing Party." Below the title, it lists the details in a smaller font: "JUNE 7, 2026," "EVENT TIME: 5 PM MT," and "RSVP in the member portal." The white Actors' Equity logo is centered at the bottom.
A promotional graphic celebrating the chorus of Schmigadoon! as the winner of the 2026 ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. The image features the Actors' Equity Association logo at the bottom and bold white text that reads, "Congratulations to Schmigadoon! winner of the 2026 ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus."
"A promotional graphic for Actors' Equity Association featuring a blue and white background. On the left, a yellow banner reads 'EQUITY WORKS' in bold text above the headline 'Cape May Stage in New Jersey performed a second year on the ITC with 5% salary increases.' On the right, a circular cutout shows a photo of a historic brick church building transformed into a theater, accompanied by the Actors' Equity Association logo and the hashtag '#EQUITYWORKS' at the bottom."
Graphic with a dark blue background featuring a large illustration of a lit white candle with a yellow and orange flame. Below the candle, the text reads "CANDLELIGHT VIGILS" in large, bold font, followed by the subtitle "Remembering those we’ve lost. Fighting for those we can save." The bottom of the image features a banner with a red and blue logo on the left that reads "SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE" and a call to action on the right that says "TAKE ACTION JUNE 1-7" next to the website URL sevendaysinjune.or