Actors' Equity Association

Actors' Equity Association (“Equity"), founded in on May 26, 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity fosters 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. Actors' Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. Equity is governed by its own members through an elected Council, representing principal actors, chorus actors and stage managers living in three regions: Eastern, Central and Western. Members at large participate in Equity’s governance through a system of regional Boards and Committees. Equity has 28 designated area liaison cities with over 100 members each. Equity’s President is Kate Shindle. Mary McColl is Executive Director. Actors’ Equity Association offices are located in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and Orlando. Get Social With Equity | #EquityWorks -Facebook.com/ActorsEquity -Twitter @ActorsEquity -Instagram @ActorsEquity -YouTube: ActorsEquity100