Actors' Equity Association has released a letter signed by more than 1,300 Actors and Stage Managers who work on Broadway urging The Broadway League to join them in building a safer, more sustainable and healthier Broadway. The Union and the employer group have been in negotiations since August 25th over the Production Contract, which contains the terms of employment for Stage Managers and Actors on Broadway and Broadway-style, sit-down productions around the country. “Eight times a week, we show up for our audiences, but what audiences don’t see are all the additional hours behind the scenes it takes to stay show-ready,” the letter reads. “The work is intense, the schedules are grueling and we show up with extraordinary skill, passion and commitment. Now we’re asking you to show up for us. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our fellow Equity Stage Managers, Actors and Staff at the bargaining table. We are united, we are resolute and we know Broadway is stronger when its Workers are protected, supported and heard.” Last February, Actors’ Equity Association resolved an eight-month Strike against The Broadway League on their Development Agreement, which covers the development of new works by Broadway League producers, usually prior to an intended Production Contract engagement. The current Production Contract agreement began on December 19th, 2022 and expires on September 28th (2025).

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