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.

HOW TO JOIN. You may apply for Membership by any one of the following methods:. Open Access. You may join Equity under the “Open Access” program if you have worked professionally as an actor or stage manager in a theatrical production within Equity’s geographical jurisdiction.

IT'S EASIER THAN EVER TO JOIN EQUITY! And it’s more important than ever for actors and stage managers to stand together in solidarity to make theatre a safer, more equitable industry.

Logging into the member portal allows you to: find job notices and sign up for auditions; view your work history; research an employer’s production history; pay your dues; manage your membership; find your rep; contact councilors and committee chairs; access contracts; view educational resources and stay up to date on union news and events.

Equity's billing periods are May and November of each year; bills are sent in April and October, and payment is due by May 31 and November 30, respectively. Payments can be made by credit card in the Member Portal. Additionally, payments can be …

The Equity Membership Candidate Program (EMC) permits actors and stage managers in training to credit theatrical work in certain Equity theatres towards eventual membership in Equity.

Equity provides a wide range of benefits that enhance both the professional and personal lives of our members. There are two categories of benefits: Contract Benefits – part of collective bargaining agreements – and Membership Benefits, advantages you are entitled to by virtue of membership. CONTRACT BENEFITS

• Equity Members shall, upon presentation of a paid-up AEA card, be admitted to the Theatre, at no cost, on a standby basis. While this addresses some of the most frequently asked producer questions, it by no means represents the entire Showcase Code. Please consult the appropriate Showcase Code

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Answer. If you are registered in the 50-week program prior to January 1, 2018 you can still work up to 50 weeks as an EMC, or join any time after 25 weeks, as long as all EMC and non-Equity work is complete.