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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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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.
Promotional graphic for Actors' Equity Association featuring 'Equity Holiday Hours' text above an ornate clock at midnight and silhouettes of people playing musical instruments.
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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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
Promotional image featuring a lit ghost light at night with text stating 'Member Commemoration Form now open' and the Actors' Equity Association logo.
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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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 -
https://bit.ly/4jgiE3V
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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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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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
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Did you know that people with HIV/AIDS are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act? This HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, we’re highlighting important resources. Visit the member portal to learn more about the ADA and your rights: https://bit.ly/4prSYn8
Logo with the phrase "Embracing Equity" in bold, set against a backdrop featuring Equity's mask logo.
December 12, 2025 at 4:35 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 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Our final Chorus Year fact of 2025 🎉

We look at what set the stage for modern chorus work and the trajectory of our union. Read the graphic for a look into theatre history.
Illustrated graphic titled “A Chorus Year” celebrating chorus performers. At the center is a stylized drawing of a dancer from The King and I, wearing a red costume with gold trim, a tall stacked headdress, and a white mask-like face with a smiling expression. The background is filled with red beams of light and glowing yellow and orange circles. A yellow circle on the left reads: “THE KING AND I — Original Broadway production, 1951–54.” An orange circle on the right reads: “2025 — Equity celebrates the invaluable work of the chorus!” A large red circle contains text about how The King and I debuted in 1951 during the merger of Chorus Equity and Actors’ Equity Association, and how it represented a shift toward cast members providing vocals, movement, and storytelling together. The Actors’ Equity Association logo appears in the lower right corner.
December 10, 2025 at 5:26 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
Promotional image featuring a lit ghost light at night with text stating 'Member Commemoration Form now open' and the Actors' Equity Association logo.
December 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Today we shine a spotlight on The Little Theatre on the Square for stepping up their support for Equity members! Explore more #EquityWorks tales in The Organizing Voice. Check out the member portal for details.
https://bit.ly/4pMkawI
Image showing the exterior of The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan, Illinois, with text indicating an agreement with the Actors Equity Association for Equity chorus contracts: The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan, Illinois, agreed to an SPT-9 Agreement that offers Equity chorus contracts for the first time, among other improvements.
December 6, 2025 at 3:52 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 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Producers looking to work with Equity stage managers and actors - This is your spot for rules, paperwork, information and who to contact if you can't find what you need. Visit the Resources for Producers page today - https://actorsequity.org/resources/Producers/
Rendering of the Actors' Equity Association website displayed on a computer monitor, featuring resources for producers, with additional information about marketing and stage managers. Below is a prompt asking if the viewer is a producer, highlighting the support available for marketing and language for ads and programs.
December 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM