The middle tier of L.A.’s theater scene gets no respect. But with 18-plus companies producing on mid-level Equity contracts, why not? READ MORE.
Size Matters
by Don Shirley | December 4, 2009
…and so does the decision about which reviews to feature on the front page of the Calendar section. READ MORE.
Unions, Guilds and the Los Angeles
Performing Arts Community
by LA Stage Alliance | July 21, 2009
A transcript and follow-up to the meeting hosted by LA Stage Alliance on Monday, June 22nd at the Furious Theatre Company READ MORE
Beyond the Waiver
by Emilie Beck | July 10, 2009
I am writing this entry in response to Rob Kendt’s thoughtful, two-part history of Equity Waiver theatre in Los Angeles. Initially, I was just going to leave a comment after his article, but I have too much to say about it. What else is new? READ MORE
Waiver War Weapons: Part II
by Rob Kendt | June 29, 2009
The turbulent and true history of the infamous Equity Waiver wars, which raged from 1986 through 1988 and changed LA theater forever. READ MORE
Waging the Waiver Wars
by Rob Kendt | May 2, 2009
If the stormy 37-year history of Equity Waiver (now known as the Equity 99-Seat Plan) proves anything, it is that when theater artists want to get in front of audiences, however small, they won’t take no for an answer - even from their union. READ MORE
Westerfield promoted at Actors’ Equity
by Darren Schroader | October 6, 2008
Mary Lou Westerfield is the new Western regional director of legit thesp union Actors’ Equity. Westerfield has filled the post in an interim capacity for the last six months, prior to which she was Equity’s national director of policy.
As the…
Job Opening - Actors’ Equity Association - Contract Associate
by Darren Schroader | September 12, 2008
The Los Angeles office of Actors’ Equity Association has an immediate opening for a Contract Associate. Duties include: working directly with a Business Representative on all matters related to assigned areas and theaters; entering contracts; handling heavy phones and answering…
Job Opening - Actors’ Equity Association - Receptionist
by Darren Schroader | September 12, 2008
The Los Angeles office of Actors’ Equity Association has an immediate opening for a Receptionist. Qualifications include: excellent written and verbal English language skills; high school diploma or equivalent; at least two years previous reception experience; multi-line phone system experience;…
Job Openings at Actors’ Equity Association
by Darren Schroader | August 13, 2008
The Los Angeles office of Actors’ Equity Association has immediate openings for Contract Associates.
Duties include working directly with a Business Representative on allmatters related to assigned areas and theaters; entering contracts; handling heavy phones and answering basic questions; handling standardized…
