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The American performing arts labor union representing professional theatre actors & stage managers since 1913. #EquityWorks
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Nominations for the 2026 Paul Robeson Award are now open!

If you know an individual, group or organization that best exemplifies and practices the principles and ideals of Paul Robeson, please submit your nominations by 5 p.m. Pacific on Monday, February 23, 2026.
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Promotional poster for the Paul Robeson Award by Actors' Equity Association. Features a portrait of Paul Robeson in a circular frame, surrounded by text announcing open nominations for the award, with a submission deadline of 5 p.m. PT on Monday, February 23, 2026.
January 12, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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Today we shine a spotlight on Saugatuck Center for the Arts for stepping up their support for Equity members! Explore more #EquityWorks tales in The Organizing Voice. Check out the member portal for details.
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Saugatuck Center for the Arts in Saugatuck, Michigan, agreed to an SPT-9 Agreement with a 5% salary increase and additional chorus contracts.
January 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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It’s incredibly encouraging to see Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani prioritize the arts so early in his term. By giving away free tickets to the Under the Radar Festival, he's proving that culture belongs to everyone.
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A New York Times article snippet titled "Handing Out Free Tickets, Mamdani Says Theater Should Not Be ‘a Luxury’." The headline is followed by a sub-headline stating that the mayor intends to pursue an arts affordability agenda, exemplified by the "Under the Radar" festival. The center of the image features a photograph of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a man with a dark beard and suit, smiling as he interacts with people on a city street. To his right, a woman in a red jacket and beanie laughs. Below the photo, a block of text quotes Mamdani describing the arts as a "form of connection" and promising to make them accessible to New Yorkers across all five boroughs rather than just a "luxury for the wealthy."
January 9, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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We know that fair contracts only happen when workers stand together. Equity stands in solidarity with the nurses at Montefiore, Mount Sinai, and New York-Presbyterian still fighting for the respect they deserve before Jan 12.
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Nurses at Flushing Medical Center and The Brooklyn Hospital Center have made progress during bargaining!

Currently, nearly 16k nurses at 5 New York City hospitals and nearly 1k nurses at 3 Long Island hospitals are still set to strike on Jan 12 – in just 5 days.
January 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Thank you to @governor.ny.gov and @mayor.nyc.gov for your historic partnership to deliver universal childcare. This roadmap is a game-changer for making New York more affordable. We hope arts workers will be at the table to ensure this plan benefits all working parents.
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Mayor Mamdani & Governor Hochul to Launch Free Child Care for Two-Year-Olds in NYC — Governor Announces Investments to Deliver Universal Child Care for New York Children Under Five
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January 8, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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As today's horrific events have unfolded in Minneapolis, Equity staff has kept your safety in mind. We've sent information to members who live and work in the area, and we've been in touch with all Twin Cities theatres with active Equity contracts. (1/2)
January 7, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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Each month, Equity shares the names of recently deceased members in order to honor their passing and pay our respects. You may read about the losses in our community reported to Equity for December 2025 on the member portal.
https://bit.ly/3N15pZ3
Poster with text announcing the posting of membership losses in December 2025 in the members' portal, featuring a blue street lamp and the Actors' Equity Association logo.
January 7, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Via the Entertainment Community Fund:
Join us virtually to mark the anniversary of the California fires, reflect on their impact and honor our strength and resilience as we move forward. RSVP: entertainmentcommunity.org/OneYe…
Promotional graphic for "One Year Later: A Gathering for Remembrance and Recovery," an online webinar scheduled for Wednesday, January 7 at 10 a.m. PT. The design features bold purple text on a white background with blue and purple geometric accents at the bottom.
January 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Happy New Year from Equity! 🎭
Here’s to another year of standing together, supporting one another and lifting up the work we love.

Artwork from the archives of Equity News, August 1924. Art by A.J. Knorr.
A stylized Art Deco illustration from the August 1924 archives of Equity News. Centered is a woman with short red hair and a striped headband wearing an enormous, intricate headdress filled with orange floral motifs and white stippling. The background is black with scattered orange and white dots resembling confetti. The Actors' Equity Association logo is in the bottom right corner, and "HAPPY NEW YEAR" is displayed in thin, elegant lettering at the top.
January 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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In observance of New Year's Day, Equity's staff will be unavailable on Wednesday, December, 31 through Friday, January 2.

Regular hours resume on Monday, January 5.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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January 21, 2026 🎉

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate #SwingDay with us! #EquityTeamSwing
A landscape-oriented graphic with an orange textured background and a dark blue border. The text reads 'save the date' in large lowercase letters, followed by 'swing day is january 21, 2026.' The Actors' Equity Association logo, featuring stylized theater masks and the year 1913, is centered at the bottom.
December 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Equity members with caregiving responsibilities can now request reimbursement for hiring caregiving services that allow them to volunteer for union business.

Visit the member portal to learn more. https://members.actorsequity.org/get-involved/union-governance/caregiver
Graphic promoting "Caregiver Reimbursement" by Actors' Equity Association, featuring a stylized heart held by two hands on a yellow background, with text "Making Union Service More Accessible."
December 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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From the first appeal at The Will Rogers Follies to today's record-breaking fall campaign, the Red Buckets remain a symbol of theater’s heart. Learn how these donations are providing lifesaving medication & housing for our community across the country.
Read more in the portal.
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The cast of Buena Vista Social Club. Photo by Michael Hull. Equity members Lorna Courtney (L) and Casey Likes. Photo by Michael Hull. The cast of Just in Time. Photo by Michael Hull.
December 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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The holidays are upon us. Equity wishes you a very healthy and happy holiday! Thank you for another great year. Stay warm and cozy this holiday season!
December 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Equity publishes member-written letters reflecting on the lives of their fellow members who have passed away. Fill out the member commemoration form in the member portal to share your letters of remembrance.
https://members.actorsequity.org/member-commemoration
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December 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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We are thrilled to congratulate juliesulabor.bsky.social on her appointment as New York City’s first-ever Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice under the zohrankmamdani.bsky.social administration.
A professional announcement graphic from Actors’ Equity Association featuring a quote from Executive Director Al Vincent, Jr. The text celebrates the appointment of Julie Su as New York City’s first-ever Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice under the Mamdani administration. It highlights her previous roles as acting Secretary of Labor and a key member of the White House Task Force on Worker Organization and Empowerment. The graphic includes the Actors’ Equity Association logo at the bottom against a textured white background.
December 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Actors' Equity will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed through Friday, Dec. 26.

Please note that Equity will also be operating on holiday hours for New Year's.

Be sure to contact your local office today with any assistance needs. https://actorsequity.org/aboutequity/Contact/
Image shows a snowy city street scene with bare trees lining the road, skyscrapers visible in the distance, under a grey sky. A sign in the upper part reads 'Equity Holiday Hours' next to the Actors' Equity Association logo.
December 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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"My dream is to never see another GoFundMe for a Chicago theatre worker."

Learn how Season of Concern is providing emergency financial relief and health assistance to the artists who make Chicago's theatre scene world-class.
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When Chicago Theatre Artists Are Down, Season of Concern Lifts Them Back Up
The organization provides financial assistance to artists experiencing illness and injury.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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LA-area members – check the Ticket Portal for major concert with a star from both Broadway and film in Downtown LA!
https://members.actorsequity.org/benefits
Promotional image for a new Los Angeles ticket offer posted in the Actors' Equity Ticket Portal. Features an illustration of two tickets on top of an image of theater seating.
December 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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“This is a lawless move, and we ask Congress to affirm the Kennedy Center’s proper name," said Al Vincent, Jr., the executive director for Actors’ Equity Association.

Read the full statement here -
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Promotional image featuring a quote about the importance of arts expression at a facility, attributed to Al Vincent, Jr. from Actors' Equity Association. The quote reads "The new board of this institution, which has sought to stifle free and open expression in the arts, is preoccupied with the performing arts center’s name rather than its mission.”
December 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Statement on Kennedy Center Board Action: In 1964, Congress established the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as a living memorial to President Kennedy. Only Congress can change its name.
December 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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The holidays are upon us. Equity wishes you a very healthy and happy holiday! Thank you for another great year. Stay warm and cozy this holiday season!
December 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Four times a year, we gather online to remember those we've lost.
Our Memorial Gatherings are held on Zoom and open both to Equity Members and our friends. Join us December 22 to read names, share stories and hold space for the people we miss.
https://bit.ly/44QpKpM
Promotional poster for an Equity Memorial Gathering hosted by Actors' Equity Association. The event times are listed across multiple time zones, and a stylized ghost light emits a soft glow in the night. Text announces the gathering is online.
December 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Starbucks workers are on strike for a fair union contract, and Equity members can help! Don't cross the picket line, sign the petition and find a local picket site near you at https://www.nocontractnocoffee.org/
No Contract, No Coffee | Starbucks Workers United
Starbucks baristas brewing change. Join the movement for fair contracts, better wages, and worker protections.
www.nocontractnocoffee.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Yesterday on Jenna and Friends, Equity President Brooke Shields expressed her gratitude for the dedication of stage managers and actors when she first started performing on Broadway. "I would not have survived without them," Shields expressed to host Jenna Bush Hager.
December 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM