actors' equity

Actors’ Equity Association, commonly known as Actors’ Equity, is a labor union that represents professional stage actors and stage managers. It advocates for fair wages, reasonable working hours, safe working conditions, and health benefits. By setting industry standards and negotiating collective contracts, Equity helps ensure performers are treated fairly and professionally. Essentially, it acts as a protective organization that supports actors’ rights and interests within the theater community, promoting both fair labor practices and the quality of productions.