ACTOR’S EQUITY

Actors' Equity Association, founded in 1913, represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers nationwide. Equity seeks to foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans.

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Can Non-Union Actors Show Up to Actors' Equity Auditions?
Can Non-Union Actors Show Up to Actors' Equity Auditions?

The age old question.

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How Actors' Equity Auditions Have Changed Post-Pandemic
How Actors' Equity Auditions Have Changed Post-Pandemic

They’re just not the same.

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Important Pros and Cons of Joining Actors' Equity Association
Important Pros and Cons of Joining Actors' Equity Association

Every labor union has its pros and cons. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind when you are considering joining Actors’ Equity Association.

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3 Critical Ways To Join Actors' Equity Association
3 Critical Ways To Join Actors' Equity Association

Learn how stage actors can join the union.

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100+ Theaters That Offer EMC Points to Actors
100+ Theaters That Offer EMC Points to Actors

Wondering where you can earn EMC points to join Actors’ Equity?

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7 Steps to Sign Up Online for Equity Principal Auditions
7 Steps to Sign Up Online for Equity Principal Auditions

Equity members can signup online for Equity Principal Auditions beginning at noon one week prior to the audition.

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5 Surprising Lessons I Learned From Equity Principal Auditions
5 Surprising Lessons I Learned From Equity Principal Auditions

Equity Principal Auditions give actors, with or without agents, the opportunity to audition directly in front of creative teams and casting directors.

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EMC Program: How Non-Union Actors Can Earn Points Towards Joining Equity
EMC Program: How Non-Union Actors Can Earn Points Towards Joining Equity

Breaking down the rules of the Equity Membership Candidate program.

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Actors' Equity Announces New Enhancements to EPA Online Signups
Actors' Equity Announces New Enhancements to EPA Online Signups

AEA responds to members by making some much needed improvements.

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Equity Principal Auditions for Newbies
Equity Principal Auditions for Newbies

Everything you need to know about EPAs.

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How I Got My Actors' Equity Card
How I Got My Actors' Equity Card

Every actor has their own journey. This is mine!

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Why Should I Join Actors' Equity?
Why Should I Join Actors' Equity?

Read more on how Actors’ Equity members can enjoy contract and membership benefits.

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How to Get Seen at Equity Auditions as an EMC or Non-Equity Actor
How to Get Seen at Equity Auditions as an EMC or Non-Equity Actor

Breaking down EPAs and ECCs, when to show up, and any obstacles you may encounter along the way.

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EMCs Will No Longer Line Up with Equity for EPAs at AEA Building
EMCs Will No Longer Line Up with Equity for EPAs at AEA Building

A small change in policy to increase efficiency for EPA signups in the morning.

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How to Sign Up for an Equity Chorus Call the Day Of
How to Sign Up for an Equity Chorus Call the Day Of

If you're a member of AEA, snag a spot at an ECC the day of by following these 6 steps.

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HOW I GOT MY

EQUITY CARD

The story of how going to one open call audition in New York City changed the rest of my life… and my union status!

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