How do I contact Equity actors?
How do I contact Equity actors?
Actors’ Equity Association
- 165 West 46th Street. New York, NY 10036.
- Contact person: Alvin Vincent, Jr.
- (212) 869-8530 x367.
- (212) 719-9815.
- http://www.actorsequity.org/
Is Actors Equity a labor union?
Actors’ Equity Association (“Equity”), founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers.
How do I join Actors Equity USA?
If you are joining Equity through Open Access, at least $600 initial payment is due with your application, and you must have completed any non-union theatre work. When you are eligible and ready to join Equity, complete the joining questionnaire.
Can Equity actors do community theater?
Universities, non-profit community theatres and non-profit groups operating within an educational or community framework may secure the services of professional Actors by obtaining permission from Equity.
Does not work list AEA?
Unions work on a foundation of solidarity. Equity’s ability to negotiate favorably with employers relies on our members’ collective agreement to only work for those employers who agree to negotiate with the union. As an Equity member, you may not perform or stage manage without an Equity contract.
Do actors have to pay agents?
Managers earn a 15 percent commission of all bookings. That means in addition to paying 10 percent of your acting income to your commercial or theatrical agent, you are also required to pay 15 percent to your manager.
What card do you need for acting?
An Equity card is proof of membership in the Actors’ Equity Association of the United States or Equity in the United Kingdom.
What card do you need to be an actor?
Composite card (Comp card). If you want to work in commercial print, this is essential. Put four body shots on one side and a great headshot on the reverse with all your stats: height, weight, hair color, eye color, dress/suit size, shoe size, glove size, hat size.