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Membership Meetings Set Equity Receives aTony for 2012-2013 Season eceiving a Tony dress the The following dates have been set for Equity “ Award® is a dream actors, to light Membership Meetings in 2012-2013: Rcome true, “ said the stage, to President Nick Wyman play the music, Eastern Region Friday, October 12, 2012 – 2 pm accepting a 2012 Special Tony to enable us to Friday, January 11, 2013 – 2 pm Award in recognition of Equity’s be heard over 100th Anniversary. the music—we Central Region “I share it with the 49,000 are all in this Monday, October 8, 2012 – Time TBA current members and tens of together. This is Monday, January 14, 2013 – Time TBA thousands of earlier members. ashared Western Region All of Equity—past and dream—this is Monday, October 8, 2012 – Time TBA present—thanks the Tony the dream we Monday, January 14, 2013 – Time TBA Administration Committee, the all had as kids, All Regions Broadway League and the a dream we get The Annual Membership Meeting is Friday, April 12, 2013 at American Theatre Wing. ‘We to live eight 2 pm Eastern Time, 1 pm Central time and 11 am Pacific Time. are such stuff as dreams are times a week. The Regions will be connected by telephonic hook-up in order made on.’ Thank you for making On behalf of my that members in all Regions may hear the statements of our dreams a reality.” 49,000 fellow candidates running for election. President Nick Wyman and Executive Director Mr. Wyman, who attended Mary McColl at the Tony Awards. dreamers, I say, the June 10 presentation ‘I being poor ceremony with Executive Without us there’s no show!’ have only my Director Mary McColl, went on Well, we all need one dreams; I have spread my Broadway Gypsies on to say: “Actors—particularly another—to write the show, to dreams under your feet; Tread during negotiations—like to talk raise the money, to sell the softly because you tread on my CBS, Playbill.com tough and say, ‘They need us! tickets, to move the scenery, to dreams.’ Thank you.” n Sunday, June 10, interviews with David the day of the Tony Westphal, AEA’s National OAward presentation Chorus Business and telecast, CBS Sunday Representative (as well as a How theTony Awards Became Morning aired “The Lives of Chorus Actor for 25 years) and Broadway Gypsies,” a behind- Florence Baum (Gentlemen Controversial and What AEA the-scenes look at the joys and Prefer Blondes), who loaned accomplishments of some of her dressing gown to Bill Broadway’s best-known Chorus Bradley, who then passed it to Did About It Actors at various stages in a friend in Call Me Madam, By Mary McColl, Union’s Centennial; President Then, a week before the their careers. Featured in the which started the tradition of Executive Director Nick Wyman and I would be on broadcast, the Tony Awards story were: Adrian Bailey, the Gypsy Robe in 1950. hand to accept the award and Organization issued a press Jessica Bishop, Jennie Ford, For the Gypsy Robe his year’s Tony Awards® videos recognizing Equity’s 100 release and we found out two Jean Michelle Grier, JoAnn recipients of the 2011-2012 held the promise of great years were created for airing disturbing pieces of information. Hunter, Richard Korthaze, season, see page 6 in this excitement. The day T during the presentation and One of the presenters would be Brian O’Brien, Chita Rivera, issue. would start with a CBS Sunday during commercial breaks. Our entertainment mogul and multi- Judine Somerville and Tad To see the CBS telecast, Morning segment celebrating members would be performing hyphenate Tyler Perry, who Wilson. Playbill.com partnered visit www.cbsnews.com/ the Broadway Chorus, and the scenes and musical numbers produces non-Equity stage with CBS in this tribute to sunday-morning/arts. Gypsy Robe Ceremony. At the from their shows as part of the productions, and there would be Broadway’s Gypsies for To read the interviews with awards ceremony, Actors’ Equity telecast and it would be a aliveperformanceofanon- extended interviews with these Chorus Members, visit Association would receive a celebratory night in our history. Chorus Members, plus www.playbill.com. Special Tony in honor of the (continued on page 4)

generous gift, the program VITA Kicks Off Capital Campaign needs only $7,604 to complete the purchase. Equity’s IT With 10K Donation in Honor of department will install the units and the expectation is that this Co-Founder Conard Fowkes new equipment should serve VITA for several years. ust when the volunteers an Actor in New York. Ms. Ms. Karas expressed VITA’s thought they had everything Karas said there was a J deep gratitude to Delroy Lindo, under control at VITA (the project coming up that without whose help this project Volunteer Income Tax Assis- would benefit greatly from might not have been realized, tance program) this year, their his help and Mr. Lindo and pledged to continue to printers started to act up and, as pledged $10,000 to support provide the VITA services as a result, VITA was down one the volunteer tax program long as possible to union desk all season. A second sta- and the memory of his members, especially those who tion is now also out of commis- friend Conard Fowkes, who need some extra help or are sion and, without new had prepared his taxes for struggling to make ends meet. equipment, the 2013 season so many years. would probably not be able to The project includes the Index open on time—or with any hope purchase of computers, of providing the usual free serv- printers and upgraded Equity receives a Tony...... 1 ice to members of AEA and software for the entire VITA From the President...... 3

NEWS SAG-AFTRA. office. Every station will Theatre Spotlight ...... 5 Enter Delroy Lindo, who have new, updated Gypsy Robe: sought out Sandra Karas, Sandra Karas with Delroy Lindo. equipment, making the tax 2011-2012 season...... 6 Equity’s Secretary-Treasurer preparation easier and

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Call 877-AEA-1913 am Lips, University of who could sing, act and dance Michigan Class of 2012, so I moved more in the direction Equity has a National toll-free has received this year’s of musical theatre from then on.” hotline system for members who S AEA/Alan Eisenberg Award Sam learned he was the 2012 live in Area Liaison and office Scholarship. He is the sixth grad- recipient of the Eisenberg Award cities. The number is 877-AEA- uating student to receive the after coming home from a very 1913 (honoring the year of Eq- award, which was created by for- frustrating rehearsal. “It was to- uity’s founding). Each Area mer AEA Executive Director Alan ward the end of the school year Liaison city has its own exten- Eisenberg, an alumnus of the and I had so much on my mind sion, where members can ac- school. The award, in the amount that I was planning on just going cess news and information in Dr. Barry Kohn (l) gives a flu shot to Harvey Evans as Chita of $5,000, is given to a graduat- to bed. Lying in bed, I checked Rivera awaits her turn. their region. ing senior in the University’s Mu- my email and I had a message (1) Dial 877-AEA-1913 sical Theatre Program. from the chair of our department (2) Dial your city extension: Sam grew up in Denver, Col- at Michigan titled ‘Some Exciting News.’The message told me that Free Flu Shot Program 811 Atlanta the faculty had selected me to 812 Austin/San Antonio receive this award based on the to Begin in September 813 Boston work I had done during my four oonitwillbefallinNew year’s new vaccine. 814 Buffalo/Rochester years at Michigan. After that I York, with winter and the Dr. Barry Kohn, Medical Di- 815 Chicago couldn’t fall asleep. I was in total 2012-13 flu season follow- rector of Physician Volunteers for shock. I never thought that I S 816 Cincinnati/Louisville ingsoonafter. the Arts, and other volunteer 817 Cleveland would be the one that they would About to begin its 15th year, doctors, will make “house calls” 818 Dallas/Fort Worth pick for this award. the Annual Broadway and Off- throughout the fall to Broadway 819 Denver “Ultimately, this award serves Broadway Free Flu Shot Pro- and Off-Broadway shows, not- 820 Detroit as a constant reminder to keep gram is brought to you by for-profit theatre companies and improving and keep growing as a 821 Florida – Central Physician Volunteers for the Arts, many of the theatrical union of- performer. This award presents 822 Florida – South funded by Broadway Cares/Eq- fices to provide free flu shots to me with an opportunity to con- 823 Houston Sam Lips with Alan Eisenberg. uity Fights AIDS, and sponsored any cast, crew or staff members tinue that growth in New York. No 824 Kansas City by Actors’ Equity. who request a shot. PVA has or- matter how difficult my life may The time to get a flu shot to dered enough vaccine to immu- 825 Las Vegas orado and has been interested in be in the real world, I will just protect against flu is September- nize the entire theatre 826 Los Angeles musical theatre since the age of think of this award and it will tell December. community. 827 Milwaukee/Madison seven. “I joined a competitive me not to give up. The program Every winter from late De- In addition, Dr. Kohn will be on company when I was 10. I 828 Minneapolis/St Paul at Michigan completely changed cember through March several the 14th Floor at the Equity wanted to attend a performing 829 Nashville my life and I owe so much to the strains of respiratory flu circulate Building with free flu shots on a arts high school, but my dance 830 New Orleans faculty for helping me become around the world. These highly walk-in basis for all members of teacher suggested that I study 831 New York who I am today. And Mr. Eisen- contagious viral respiratory ill- the theatre community from something other than dance be- 832 Philadelphia berg’s generosity has already nesses can spread rapidly 10amto3pmonMonday,Octo- cause I took so many dance helped me with the transition to 833 Phoenix/Tucson through casts and crews and of- ber 1; Wednesday, October 10; classes outside of school. So I New York. My first few weeks in 834 Pittsburgh fice staffs causing many lost Thursday, November 8; and went in for acting and got ac- the city were absolute madness, workdays. The symptoms of flu Wednesday, December 12. Dr. 835 San Diego cepted. My sophomore year, I but because of this award, I was include high fever, chills, relent- Kohn will also travel to Los Ange- 836 San Francisco joined a choir and started taking able to focus completely on get- less cough, discolored sputum, les to provide free flu shots at the 837 Seattle voice lessons. That was when I ting my career moving and I al- hoarseness, and shortness of Actors’ Equity Office in LA in 838 St. Louis discovered there were many ready feel like I am off to a very breath. Each year the Center for October and November. The 839 Washington DC/Baltimore more opportunities for someone good start.” Disease Control in Atlanta deter- specific dates will be posted mines the three strains of flu on the Equity website most likely to circulate and new (www.actorsequity.org) and will flu vaccine is manufactured con- also be announced through Contract Updates taining these three strains. The e-mail blasts well in advance. vaccine contains inactivated, The cost of the flu vaccine is COST Agreement Extended each large show cast. dead portions of these viruses primarily funded by a generous To balance the financial im- Creates Additional that can stimulate immunity but, $54,000 grant from Broadway Equity Contract For Each pact of the additional Equity con- because they are dead and only Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, with Large Show Cast tract, and recognizing the difficult portions of the virus, cannot supplemental funding from financial situations these theatres Councilapprovedanexten- cause active flu illness. People BWAY (Better Wellness and face, minimum salaries will sion to the COST agreement, who get the flu shot develop a Yo u ) . EQUITYNEWS increase by 1% in the second based on the unanimous recom- natural immunity to the strains of Flu shots for the 2012 flu Editor: DICK MOORE year of the extension, and an- mendation of the three regional influenza contained in the vac- season will begin as soon as Associate Editor: HELAINE FELDMAN other 2% in the third year. Stock Committees. Salaries will cine and are protected from get- vaccine is delivered. We are Equity News Advisory Committee The COST theatres include: increase during the extension ting flu. anticipating delivery in early Christine Toy Johnson, Chair Paper Mill Playhouse, Olney while work rules remain un- The flu vaccine is essential September 2012. If you have any (Eastern) Theatre, Ordway, Casa Manana, Nancy Daly (Western) changed. The extended Agree- for certain high risk groups, in- questions regarding the flu McCoy Rigby, Cape Playhouse, Diane Dorsey (Central) ment will expire December 27, cluding everyone over age 50; vaccine, you can discuss them Nicole Flender (Eastern) Westport Country Playhouse, 2015. pregnant women; people with di- with Dr. Kohn when he and other Bruce Alan Johnson (Eastern) North Shore, and Ogunquit Play- Stas’ Kmiec’ (Eastern) The producers of the stock abetes, heart disease, asthma, volunteer physicians visit your house. Kevin McMahon (Western) theatres operating under the emphysema, other respiratory theatre, office or theatre Liz Pazik (Central) illnesses; immune defects; and company. Check with your stage Barbara Roberts (Western) COST Agreement offered finan- Off-Broadway Negotiations Melissa Robinette (Eastern) cial terms for a three-year exten- Start in September HIV. It is also highly recom- manager or office manager for Buzz Roddy (Eastern) sion of the current Agreement, The current Off-Broadway mended for people who live or scheduled times or call Equity EQUITY NEWS (ISSN: 00924520) is which was due to expire Decem- Agreement expires on November work with anyone at high risk as for open dates for flu vaccine. published monthly except for com- ber of 2012. To support their re- 4, 2012. Negotiations have been well as for people who are ex- If you have specific questions, bined issues in Jan./Feb., July/Aug., scheduled from September 5 – posed to large groups or work in you can reach Dr. Kohn at (323) Oct.,/Nov., by Actors' Equity quest, the producers provided Association, 165 West 46th Street, documentation, verifying their fi- 28 and October 3 – 5. close quarters, such as back- 207-6822 or New York, NY 10036. Telephone: nancial situation. The current two- Disney World Negotiations stage. Receiving the flu shot [email protected]. (212) 869-8530. Periodicals year agreement, and now rolled Scheduled can protect you from flu and Last fall and winter, the postage paid at New York, NY. and help you avoid time off due to ill- Annual Broadway and Off- into the extended COST Agree- Negotiations for the Disney additional mailing offices. Copyright ness. The flu shot is safe for Broadway Free Flu Shot 2003, Actors' Equity Association. ment, includes a reduction in the World Agreement, which expires everyone except those who are Program provided 5,000 free Subscription price for non-members allowable non-professionals that on September 15, 2012, are allergic to eggs. This year, the seasonal flu vaccinations to the of Actors' Equity Association: $25 canbeemployedinChorusMu- scheduled from August 13 – 17 per year. Postmaster: Send address recommendation is that every- Broadway and Off–Broadway sicals. This reduction goes into in Orlando. Senior Business Rep- changes to Equity News, 165 West effect in 2013 and will create an one over six months of age re- community.This year we hope to 46th St., New York, NY 10036. resentative Zalina Hoosein will be ceive a flu shot containing this immunize even more! additional Equity contract for the Chief Negotiator. JULY/AUGUST 2012 EQUITY news / 3 Do I Have to Pay From the PRESIDENT Tax on That? By Sandra Karas Question #1: The print gig is Director, VITA Program reportable in full - $500. The ex- Mentor Up. Mentor Down. penses of the agent and man- ou just booked a model- By Nick Wyman me. They have taught me about Reach out to the younger gener- ager are considered deductible ing print gig for $500. You new restaurants and newly fash- ation and ask them what apps as they are ordinary and neces- was mulling about Father’s paid your agent $50 and ionable neighborhoods. They and social networking tools they Y sary business expenses incurred Day (and if you just said “Oh, have taught me about computer have found most useful. (I would your manager $75. You are told yeah, the Oliver Hailey play in the production of income.Your I programs and Facebook and not necessarily advise reversing that you will not receive a 1099- net income will be $375 – the for which Marian Seldes won her MISC on this income because iPods and iPads and smart the process; proffering unasked- amount on which you will pay Tony.” – Congratulations! You it’s less than $600. Answer the phones and apps, apps, apps. for advice is a much dicier propo- tax. have just won your Theatre Geek following question about this in- They have revealed to me the lat- sition and smacks of Question #2: The showcase merit badge and you really need come: est slang and the hippest fash- presumption.) fee is reportable in full - $250. to get out more.). I like being a fa- How much of the $500 is re- ions (to no avail: I am stuck in But do ask. Ask how your While ordinary commuting ex- ther, though not so much Father’s portable on your federal and 60’s preppy). They have tried to older or younger colleagues keep penses (travel to and from your Day. (Fathering to me is its own state tax returns? teach me about contemporary in touch with agents, casting job) are not deductible, in this reward and acknowledgement.) I a) $0 music and the latest dances. In folks, directors. Ask how they case, the transit costs are fully am the biological father of three, b) $500 exchange for the dubious gift of keep in shape; ask what books deductible because the show- but the figurative and surrogate c) $450 my wisdom, they have shared they are reading, what shows case is an attempt to secure em- father of dozens and dozens of d) $375 their youth. they would recommend. Let us ployment, not a job. The folks with whom I have worked You just received a fee of One of the benefits of our pro- learn from one another. Use your transportation for your efforts to early in their careers. $250 for your Equity-approved fession is the sense of family, of fellow actors and stage man- participate in this effort is part of I have advised them about showcase. This fee reflects the community, when we are doing a agers as a resource. Be a re- your job search and considered mortgages and marriages; I have reimbursement the producer show. Let us carry that sense of source. Mentor up. Mentor down. a deductible expense.Your net coached them on scenes and agreed to pay for your trans- family, of community, into all as- Erik Erikson coined the term income is actually negative – a sides. I have weighed in on portation costs.You spent $270 pects of our interactions. People “generativity” for a stage of life in $20 loss. agents and auditions and the on transit costs rehearsing and of all ages and experience meet which one attempts to give back, Question #3: The nanny in- other anxieties of their business. I performing this showcase.You on a level platform in our busi- to leave one’s mark on the world come is reportable in full - have amused them with anec- are told you will not receive a ness. We are friendly compatriots by caring for others and creat- $1000.Your expenses for trans- dotes about performances and 1099-MISC on this income be- on a first-name basis whether we ing/accomplishing things that portation and food are personal performers past. I have reas- cause it’s less than $600. Answer are 25 or 75. I urge you to take make the world a better place. expenses and are not deductible. sured them with tales of my own the following question about this advantage of this multi-genera- This is something we all can do, Commuting to work and meal ex- colossal screw-ups. income: tional paradigm. Reach out to the no matter what stage of life we penses that are not business en- In short, I have probably been How much of the showcase older generation and ask them are in. We can all be “fathers” – tertainment or incurred while out a tedious pedant, but my surro- fee is reportable as income on what advice they might have for even those of us who are as yet of town overnight on business gate sons and daughters have your federal and state income someone at your stage of life. only sons – or daughters. are deemed personal expenses. gotten their own back by teaching tax returns? The net income is $1000 - the a) $0 same as the reportable income. b) $250 What about that myth of the • As a result of the Great than not, dark and are c) ($270) missing 1099 or W-2? It’s just Depression, there remains a designated as “endangered.” d) ($20) A Look Back that, a myth. It’s not true and no substantial decline in theatre The new agreement is effective You occasionally provide matter how many times you hear employment. Equity joins other August 1, 1987 to July 31, 1988. nanny services as a substitute it, it will still be untrue. Money 75 Years Ago theatre unions in traveling to • Equity and British Equity when the full-time nannies are you earn for services you per- Washington on July 2 to press agree to an exchange which unavailable.You work about ten July/August 1937 form is reportable on your tax re- for continuation of the funding allows England’s Sarah days a month as a substitute The July issue of Equity, turns. Period. But, as illustrated • for the Works Progress Brightman to appear on nanny and are paid by the par- the Union’s publication, reports in these scenarios, you need not Administration and its Federal Broadway in Phantom of the ents in cash when you substitute. that “the work of organizing the always pay tax on the full amount Theatre Project. Opera. In return, a non-star You earn $1000 per month and field of radio broadcasting is of your earnings. American Actor will be you are told that you are respon- going forward steadily and, all So, if you earn money and employed to create a leading sible for your own taxes and that things considered, at a good 50 Years Ago you are told that it’s “casual em- role in a new major production none of it will be reported on a pace… Contacts have been July/August 1962 ployment,” “under the table,” on the West End. 1099 or W-2 form.Your trans- established with representatives “cash with no records,” “babysit- • A new policy is established • Council adopts a definition portation to their homes costs of the broadcasting stations and ting,” “readings,” “stipends,” and for workshop performances of of non-traditional casting for the $300 per month.Your lunches others whose work makes them the like, be sure you keep careful dramatic plays only. Originally purposes of increasing and dinners while working cost responsible for the conditions records of what, when and how recommended by the Hollywood employment for ethnic minority $150. Answer the following ques- and the pay scales for which much.You will report all of it on Area Contract Committee and (Asian, Black, Hispanic and tion about this income: Equity members in radio your taxes and you and your tax subsequently the West Coast Native-American) and female How much of this monthly in- perform.” expert can determine what ex- Advisory Board to cover the actors in roles where race, come is reportable on your fed- • It is also reported that the penses, if any, may be de- Hollywood area, the policy is ethnicity, and/or gender are not eral and state tax returns? Producer-Screen Actors Guild ductible. And don’t be fooled by extended by Council to apply to absolutely essential to the play a) $0 Basic Minimum Contract has those people who keep telling the New York area. or the character’s development. b) $1000 been signed and “that on and you not to report it. Just ask them c) $700 after August 1, 1937 every how they think they will do in 25 Years Ago d) $550 member of the Actors’ Equity 10 Years Ago their next audit when the IRS ex- If you selected “b” as the cor- Association who appears before July/August 1987 July/August 2002 amines all of their bank deposits rect answer in each of these sce- the camera in any capacity A new Contract—the and finds those fees that were • • Equity cracks down on narios, you were correct. whatsoever comes within the Endangered Theatres unreported and unidentified pirated videotapes, negotiates Reportable income is the gross jurisdiction of the Screen Actors Production Contract (ETPC)— sources of income. Review your royalty payments and plans amount you receive for any serv- Guild and must be a member in is developed to help stimulate own bank statements and your meetings with federal authorities ices you perform for pay, whether good standing of that activity in those Broadway own deposits. Can you identify all to explore legal and or not you receive a form 1099 or organization.” theatres which are, more often of them? Did you receive gifts enforcement issues. W-2 from the payer. from anyone? Under-the-table in- If you selected “a” as the cor- come? Showcase fees? If it’s in rect answer, you might have suc- your account and not a gift or in- porting of all of your income. all of it accordingly. at Actors’ Equity; in Los Angeles cumbed to the urban myth that heritance, it had better show up Compare your wages stubs with If you have any questions at The Actors Fund; in Seattle at suggests, “If it’s not on a 1099 or on your tax return. your W-2 forms as they arrive in about your own tax situation, SAG-AFTRA and in Orlando at W-2, I don’t have to put it on my The best preparation is to January and early February.You consult an expert. Don’t rely on Actors’ Equity. tax returns.” keep an income file and spread- will know if you are missing a W- your roommate, the AD on the If you selected any of the sheet log of all of your earnings 2 form and can request it from set or the swing in your produc- Sandra Karas is Secretary- other choices, you might be con- during the year. When you file the employer. And, whether or tion. Get advice you can take to Treasurer of Actors’ Equity Asso- fusing reportable income with your returns, you can easily not you receive all of the 1099s, the audit! ciation and Director of the New taxable net income. refer to your own records to your records will reflect your ac- For further information, con- York VITA Program of AEA & Here’s the analysis: have accurate and honest re- tual earnings and you will report tact your local VITA office: In NY SAG-AFTRA. 4 / EQUITY news JULY/AUGUST 2012

Tony Awards film and stage productions, and would be excluded from the they felt he could increase introduction of the spot. These Equity Member, Family continued from page 1 viewership of the Tony Awards. were small, but significant wins Equity production of Hairspray For us, Mr. Perry is a producer for Equity. Members Awarded from a Royal Caribbean Cruise who has resisted our ongoing One of the most significant Line ship. The mood turned from efforts to discuss the things that happened was the Union Plus Scholarships anticipation and exhilaration to importance of representing the amplified message we were determined focus: we were Actors that work for him. When able to take to the Tony nion Plus, a program of both his parents as Equity going to do whatever we could we learned he was presenting, management from the many Union Privilege, members, Evan says, “I am within the realities of live we also learned he was voices of our membership. Ucreated by the AFL- aware of how union television to address these scheduled to present an Acting Equity staff met with two CIO in 1986 to provide membership benefits have issues on a night that should be Award. We immediately spoke Broadway companies who had consumer savings, benefits and impacted my life.” about Broadway, our members with the general management asked for a meeting. The cast education resources to Melissa began pursuing her and Actors’ Equity. of the Tony Awards to do what members asked why the Tonys members and retirees of dream when she received a Before I explain what went we could to ensure he would would dilute the Broadway participating labor unions, scholarship to a local dance on behind-the-scenes, I would not be a presenter at all. The brand? Why would the Tonys awarded $150,000 in academy. “This was my calling,” like to give you a look at how Tonys heard what we had to encourage people to see scholarships to 129 students she says, of what would the business of the Tony say but had no way to remove “Broadway” elsewhere and not representing 44 unions, become her lifelong passion. Awards works – the economics, him from the program. We in New York City? Those including Equity, in 2012. The She has gone on to excel not sponsorships and decision- worked toward a compromise – questions resonated with the Equity winners who received only as a performer but also as making process. First of all, he would give a design award. Tony Awards. $1,000 scholarships are: a director, choreographer and Actors’ Equity has no control But in the end, CBS wanted to Several of our members Danielle Cohn of West Hills, producer. Melissa sees a world over or participation in the ensure that he would be on the expressed their own outrage CA, whose mother Melanie is beyond the stage, however. “I creation of the program. CBS broadcast (and in turn, increase about Royal Caribbean. Many an Equity member; Evan Griffth see more and more in this has control over all aspects of the chances of a broader sent emails and letters to the of New York, whose parents economy where a global any show it airs on its network. audience) and he presented Wing, the League and CBS. A Edward and Lisa Griffith are business perspective is As everyone understands, the Best Revival of a Play few innovative members sent Equity members; and Melissa essential to keeping our unions programming is supported by Award. He was part of the letters to every Broadway cast, Mahon of New York, an Equity relevant and powerful.” For this, ads and, in the case of an broadcast, but did not give an urging them to go to Twitter and member since 1995. she is studying for a master’s awards show, by sponsorships. award in an acting category. It Facebook to remind people that A second-year student at the degree at Pace University. The Tony Awards broadcast is was a small, but important “Broadway” is “the crossroads University of Michigan and a Union Plus Scholarship not a moneymaker but there is victory for us. of the world” in New York City performing arts major, Danielle awards are granted to students support from CBS to air the The cruise ship situation not on the high seas. is grateful for the union benefits attending a two-year college, Tonys and promote Broadway was a more difficult nut to A few members demanded she grew up with, including four-year college, graduate (which in turn, can spur interest crack. Royal Caribbean was a to know why we weren’t health insurance. “I have every school or a recognized in theatre at the local level). sponsor at the million dollar picketing (logistics would have confidence that I can emerge a technical or trade school. Ads bring in revenue, and level. Part of their agreement put a picket line five blocks productive and valuable Recipients are selected based sponsorship of the was to have a live segment on away from the theatre), or why performer” she says, noting she on academic ability, social programming, especially from the Tonys from aboard one of we did not refuse the Tony? is “resolved to become a union awareness, financial need and large corporate sponsors like their ships. We were outraged. One of the cast members at member at the first opportunity.” appreciation of labor. In this Royal Caribbean, help defray And I let the general Evita said it best: “This Tony is Evan is a two-time Union 20th anniversary year of the the costs. management of the Tonys know for Equity and the 100 years of Plus scholarship honoree scholarship program, more than The Tonys themselves are a it. They were caught in the advocacy for Actors across the pursuing a double major in 5,600 applications were joint presentation of the middle – but they understood country. It’s for the members music and psychology at received from union members American Theatre Wing and our position. They did point out who came before us, for all of Dartmouth College while also and families in all 50 states. The Broadway League. The that it was their understanding us now and for the many fulfilling his commitment to Visit UnionPlus.org/ Tonys are a long-standing that Royal Caribbean ships are members to come.” community service. Among his Education for applications and tradition in the Broadway unionized and thought that Equity staff heard from a few proudest accomplishments is benefit eligibility. Union Plus community and, in part, a might make a difference. We members that the Union should having founded two choirs: one programs also include marketing tool to build had done our homework – have put out a public statement performing Christian music, and mortgages, insurance audiences. Producers who have every other employee working and informed the entire one Jewish music. “I love seeing protection and money-saving their casts perform on the on the ship may work with membership about the issues people of disparate offers on flowers, car rentals broadcast spend tens of benefit of a Union contract, but and about what we were doing demographics and occupations and AT&T wireless service. thousands of dollars to be seen the Actors and Musicians do to deal with them. We did working together,” he says. With by a national television not. discuss our options and we audience. But ultimately the Several things happened. knew in a situation like this – a network makes the While we couldn’t prevent the crisis situation in our view – programming decisions. live segment, we made sure the that behind-the-scenes Credit Union’s Back to the issues and how cast was put on a SAG-AFTRA negotiations had to happen we went about solving them. contract. We negotiated that first. Public outrage would fuel Low Auto Loan Rates For CBS, Tyler Perry has a wide any reference to the words the fire and possibly tip the fan base from his television, “Broadway” or “professional” balance: Royal Caribbean could Beat 0% Auto Dealer pull their sponsorship and jeopardize the airing of the Financing Tonys. We didn’t feel that would t may sound impossible, but decreased loan rates, and President to President — be a good result for Equity or it’s true. ActorsFCU can beat increased savings rates. the industry. Iauto dealer financing with “The Credit Union believes in Wyman Presents Service We knew that this could be their low-rate auto loans. If straightforward savings. Our an opportunity. And we were members finance with a low rate small print doesn’t hide any Award to Reardon determined to leverage it. This auto loan from ActorsFCU and surprises,” according to Director quity President Nick fearlessly fought for the historic could be the seminal moment then take the auto dealer of Lending Services Samuella Wyman, presented SAG- merger of our sister unions into where Equity could open rebate, they’ll actually end up Seisay. “And true to the founding EAFTRA Co-President SAG-AFTRA. Through the years, conversations with Royal paying less for their new vehicle principles of ActorsFCU, the Roberta Reardon with the New her vision, wisdom and guidance Caribbean. Since the Tony than taking the 0% financing income we make from a York City Central Labor Council’s have served not only our enter- Awards, Equity staff has option offered by dealers. It’s all member’s auto loan goes Distinguished Service Award on tainment unions, but the broader continued to work behind-the- in the numbers: straight back to the members. June 19, 2012. Ms. Reardon was labor movement as well. No one scenes. And, I am pleased to DEALER FINANCING ACTORSFCU FINANCING recognized for her work as for- is more deserving of this honor say, that our decision to keep $25,000 cost of car $25,000 cost of car mer AFTRA National President tonight than my trusted col- this out of the public discourse No rebate -$2,000 dealer rebate and on the SAG-AFTRA merger league, fellow union president has led us closer to the 0% financing 2.99% CU financing campaign. and good friend, Roberta Rear- opportunity we seek. We TOTAL: $25,000 TOTAL: $24,792.63 “Co-President Reardon is an don.” continue to work on this issue extraordinary union leader,” said Denis M. Hughes, past presi- and hope that we will be sitting down to have a discussion with Plus there’s an added Plus the member who took out Mr. Wyman. “Through her leader- dent of the New York State AFL- bonus: those auto loans provide the loan still pays less for the ship and commitment to organiz- CIO, and Bhairavi Desai, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines soon. If that’s the case, then income to the Credit Union that new vehicle!” ing, she grew, strengthened and executive director of the New will then be returned to them For more information on consolidated AFTRA’s place in York Taxi Workers Alliance, were this year’s Tonys Broadcast was indeed special. and all Credit Union members ActorsFCU, visit actorsfcu.com. the industry. She tenaciously and also honored. through increased services, JULY/AUGUST 2012 EQUITY news / 5

to DC, the theatre has become an integral cultural institution for Eastern Region the Capital. I feel so privileged and honored to be an Affiliated Artist with STC, with its active Regional Tony Recipient and intelligent Board, strong educational outreach and Celebrates 25 Years in DC breadth of classical programming and community events involving am so honored to have the thankful to everyone that has which provided more flexibility received for the approximately 23 Justices, Senators and Cabinet work of the Shakespeare worked so hard to build this great and more space. In 2007, STC positions offered each season, members. This all combined with “ITheatre Company theatre.” added another theatre—Sidney underscoring STC’s reputation as its summer Free For All, its recognized in this way,” said Artistic Director Michael Kahn Harman Hall, which has 774 a leader in the development of completely free remounting of a Shakespeare Theatre Company’s has been at STC from the seats and a flexible stage that future generations of artists and Shakespeare show from the Artistic Director Michael Kahn beginning—directing the first can accommodate theatre, arts leaders. In addition, 78 past, serves as an excellent upon hearing the announcement production, Romeo and Juliet, dance, music and film. Since its Helen Hayes Awards and 322 example of what regional theatre that the theatre had received the when the theatre was named the founding a quarter of a century nominations have been earned ought to be, and I’m proud to call 2012 Regional Theatre Tony Shakespeare Theatre at the ago, the Shakespeare Theatre by STC’s plays and artists, and it my artistic home-away-from- Award ®. “This is a very touching Folger Shakespeare Library. This Company has produced and winning more Helen Hayes home.” tribute to have the work of all of was November, 1986. This hosted 150 productions and Awards for producing plays than Miriam Silverman adds: “It is the artists and staff who have production played to sold-out entertained more than 2.5 million any other theatre. an incredible gift to find an artistic been a part of our 25-year history houses and earned Mr. Kahn a audience members in its two The Equity members who home as an actor while at the acknowledged. We are theatre spaces. have worked there tell another beginning of your career. I have so thankful to our Board The numbers tell part part of the story: “The been fortunate enough to find of Trustees, supporters of the story of STC: Shakespeare Theatre Company that home at the Shakespeare and patrons who have 600,000 patrons have has remained an artistic home for Theatre Company. Even though I helped shape us into the seen Shakespeare for me since I joined Michael for his live in NY, I look forward to the artistic institution that we free during the theatre’s first production there 25 years few months of every year where I have become.” The Free For All program; ago,” says Derek Smith. get to pack up and head down to Regional Theatre Tony 30,000 students have “Regardless of where my career DC and feel a part of the fantastic Award ® honors a non- attended productions has taken me, I have always theatre scene that is thriving profit, professional through the cherished my returns to STC. there. STC is a major part of that regional theatre that has SHAKESPEARIENCE Michael Kahn has given me an community, not only due to the displayed a continuous Student Matinee opportunity to play several ‘roles- quality of the productions, but level of artistic Program; 15,000 people of-a-lifetime.’ I’m extremely proud also because of the incredible achievement contributing participate in STC’s to be an affiliated artist at a education and outreach to the growth of theatre Derek Smith and Kathryn Meisle in STC’s education programs each theatre that has altered and programming. I am excited to be nationally. production of Much Ado About Nothing. year; 12,000 public high elevated an entire community.” (Photo: Scott Suchman) part of my first Free For All STC Managing school students and 500 Adam Green says: “One of the production this summer—we are Director Chris Jennings teachers have explored most wonderful—and there are Helen Hayes Award nomination, remounting All’s Well That Ends also was “thrilled by the award Shakespeare’s work through the many—things about working at the first of many. Well, which Michael Kahn and the recognition it brings to Collaborative Text Alive! program; the Shakespeare Theatre In March, 1992, after six years directed, quite beautifully, in Michael Kahn and his vision and 237 professionals and artists Company for me is how strongly in the Folger Library’s 2010. It will be completely free to leadership over the last 25 have completed internships or its presence is felt and desired in Elizabethan theatre, STC moved the public. I am incredibly proud seasons. I know that all of the fellowships with STC since 2000 the community. In bringing such to a new performance venue: the of Michael and all of STC on the staff at STC would agree, and I’m with more than 600 applications vibrant renditions of the classics 451-seat Lansburgh Theatre, well-deserved Tony Award.”

Central Region future of Farmers Alley Theatre better and better.” is bright; partnering with Actors’ “Denene, Jeremy, Adam and Equity Association makes it Rob strive for excellence and Kalamazoo: First it Had a “Gal,” brighter.” authenticity in each of their “Although New York City has productions and that attitude is been my home for the past 37 only rivaled by their genuine Now it Has a Professional Theatre years, I grew up I southwestern concern and care for the actor amed jazz musician, Farmers Alley dreamed of Michigan, graduated from offstage,” adds Ann Sanders. bandleader and becoming a destination spot for Western Michigan University, “They make both the actor and Fcomposer Glenn Miller arts and theatre lovers in and got my Equity card at the the audience feel welcome and immortalized Kalamazoo, Michigan, the Midwest and Barn Theatre in Augusta, a part of their creative vision. Michigan in song (“I’ve Got a perhaps even the U.S. We knew Michigan,” writes Barbara This is one of the reasons it is Gal in Kalamazoo”) in 1942. In that great theatre companies Marineau. “My experience with so special to work at Farmers 2008, Kalamazoo had more on the East side of Michigan Farmers Alley is a very Alley. They deserve the success than a “gal,” it had a new had done that and we hoped to personal one, because working they have received because it theatre, with the opening of walk in their footsteps, but we there gave me the opportunity stems from their tireless Farmers Alley Theatre. And just would add more musical to go home again. This commitment, expertise and four years later, in January theatre to the formula. We knew beautiful intimate theatre, in a passion.” 2012, Farmers Alley Theatre that Actors’ Equity Association short period of time, has gained Along with its first Equity became West Michigan’s first, would help us achieve that a reputation for excellent work contract, Farmers Alley Theatre year-round, professional Equity dream. and production values, is is also expanding its facilities to theatre company when it signed “We’ve watched many attracting wonderful talent, has give the theatre more flexibility an Equity Small Professional talented high school and a loyal audience, community in the amount of programming it Theatre Contract. “We are college students perform in support and is now operating can offer. In has begun leasing honored to be a member of this Kalamazoo, then leave and under an Equity SPT contract. space in the building directly wonderful organization which work professionally and they At this point in my career, it’s across from the theatre, which fully supports working artists in didn’t have a way to come wonderful to have a nurturing is located on Farmers Alley. this country,” said Executive home and perform. But now, This space will serve as Ann Sanders in The Marvelous place where I can continue to Director Adam Weiner. “Only Farmers Alley would allow Wonderettes at Farmers Alley. grow and challenge myself, rehearsal room, costume shop, around 20 theatres in the state those performers to do just that. work and create. Adam and house some set construction, of Michigan can say they are “Actors’ Equity Association to young performers and that Robert Weiner and Jeremy and office space, storage room, and ‘Equity houses,’ and we are gives Farmers Alley Theatre will help us develop aspiring Denene Koch gave me that more, allowing the Farmers thrilled to be new members of prestige and enhances our talent and form a stronger place. They made me feel Alley Theatre performing space this exclusive group dedicated reputation of excellence,” Mr. partnership with Western valued and appreciated (and to be solely dedicated to to producing quality Koch continues. “AEA allows Michigan University and other the housing is mighty fine, too!). performances. All this will allow professional theatre in our Farmers Alley to be smart and institutions of higher learning. I am thrilled that southwestern the theatre to schedule more home state.” selective with casting notices; Casting AEA performers gives Michigan now has an Equity performances, hire more actors Artistic Director Jeremy we don’t have to settle for Farmers Alley the ability to professional theatre of this and continue its run as the Koch, co-founder of the second best. Now, Farmers bring in talent that Kalamazoo caliber, with such dedicated Kalamazoo Gazette’s Readers’ company with his wife Denene, Alley will be able to give audiences might not have been forthright and talented people Choice Award winner for Best notes that “The founders of Membership Candidate points able to see otherwise. The at its helm. It’s only going to get Theatre Company. 6 / EQUITY news JULY/AUGUST 2012

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Boston Susan Kosoff: The Wizard of Wheelock By Donna Sorbello joined the WFT staff as Market- ing Director and Andrea Genser In 1981, Susan Kosoff, as Pro- became a board member. And ducer and Co-Artistic Director WFT, under Sue Kosoff’s helm, with Jane Staab, along with An- artistic partnership with Jane thony Hancock and Andrea Staab, and partnership with Genser, began the Wheelock NATIONALNEWS Wheelock College, has made the NATIONALNEWS Family Theatre (WFT) in Massa- quality of life better for audiences, chusetts. This June, Kosoff relin- performers and staff. WFT’s train- quished her Producing Director ing program has received the title after 31 years of bringing President’s Committee Arts and color-blind casting to Boston au- Humanitarian Award and the Na- diences. tional Endowment for the Arts As a young student at Whee- “Coming Up Taller” award. Its va- lock College, Kosoff planned to riety of classes utilize local pro- write. The head of the Theatre fessionals as artist-educators, Department, and Artistic Director benefit from the child-develop- of the Harwich Junior Theatre, ment and education faculty of Betty Bobp, advised Kosoff to Wheelock, and offer a scholar- Chicago work at a theatre. That summer ship program. Many WFT Kosoff became an apprentice. trainees perform in WFT produc- EEO Workshop Series Follows Long Line of Pioneers Jane Staab and Anthony Han- tions and have gone on to have cock, fellow fledgling theatre-folk, By Luther Goins discuss the concerns that Committee, helped staff plan and active theatrical careers ––such also were there. Kosoff got Chicago Business nationally follow our Members of design a Central Region EEO as Julia Jones, now playing a hooked on theatre and lasting Representative, Color, which now include Workshop Series. The Series, werewolf in the Twilight film se- friendships were forged. National Equal Employment African-Americans, Hispanic- which took place this year in ries; Caroline Workman, one of In 1971, Kosoff and her the- Opportunity Coordinator Americans, Asian/Asian-Pacific Chicago between January and the ballet girls in Billy Elliot and Americans, Native Americans, June, included the following atre friends started their own the- In September, 1954, an Matt Damon, who took his first Multi-Cultural Americans, workshops; “Working With the atre in Harwich, with Kosoff as article, “Adequate Casting of the theatre classes at WFT. women, seniors, Actors with Classics: How to Audition and producer. By 1975, the group dis- Negro Artist,” appeared in Equity Kosoff says, “I believe in the disabilities, and those Members Prepare for the Classics,” “Multi- banded. Kosoff returned to News. with a different sexual Colored Butts in Seats: Attracting The article, which discussed orientation. the Minority Audience,” “Once more opportunities for Negroes In order to continue the work You Saw Me, Now You Don’t: in the American theatre, was done (and goals established) at Actors Over 55 Discuss the supported by a committee the Summit, a new brand, EEO: Realities of a Career in the composed of representatives of One Voice, was created. EEO: Theatre”, and “Bending Gender Actors’ Equity, Chorus Equity, One Voice easily states the and Race: Casting Against Dramatists Guild, League of New mission of Equity’s EEO Clichés.” York Theatres, National Committees and keeps us With an amazing amount of Association for the Advancement unified nationally. It also gives us support and generosity from the of Colored People (NAACP), and a stronger and more powerful Central Region EEO Committee, the Negro Actors Guild of presence in the performing arts Chicago Actors, Stage America. industry and will allow for Managers, directors, producers, Susan Kosoff (c) at a rehearsal of The Miracle Worker, flanked by Being allowed to audition and meaningful change when it writers, and casting agents (all Assistant Director Priscilla Fales and Wheelock’s Technical getting work on the American comes to diversity. donating time, energy, talent, and Director Matthew Lazure. stage was the goal. This very At the end of the 14-hour space for workshops) the 2012 powerful committee endorsed Wheelock College to teach and power of theatre: that it is trans- Summit, the primary national EEO Workshop Series was a the following statement: noticed that Wheelock had an formative, informs my life and can concern was exactly the same huge success. Acting, training, “If writers, producers, under-utilized 650-seat theatre provide a nurturing environment.” as the goals presented in 1954: Actor preparation, race, sex, directors, and casting agents space. The friends reunited. She feels the collaboration be- auditioning and finding work on roles, non-traditional casting, would consider the Negro artist When Wheelock Family Theatre tween creative aspects as well as the American stage. The most working with agents, and the primarily as an artist, and give came into existence, the team between stage and audience, is important change was the fact business of the business were all consideration for casting in any had a few criteria: It would be a exciting; that art gives meaning to that the Minority Actor/Member discussed. Bottom line and major roles which his ability permits, it professional Actors’ Equity Asso- life. She’s brought her beliefs to of Color is now allowed to concern—auditioning and finding would be a vitalizing force in the ciation Company for all ages and over a half million WFT atten- audition. work on the American stage. theatre.” all people; it should improve the dees. Those who have worked Fast forward again—to Much work has been done Fast forward to Sunday, quality of life for families; it would with Kosoff through the years are January, 2011. To support, follow, and there is still much to do. AEA January 17, 2010. The Chicago promote non-traditional and “col- now jamming Facebook with and improve upon all of the EEO: is headed in the right direction. Actors’ Equity office hosts the orful” casting; it would provide ac- messages praising the “Wonder- One Voice work done to date, The workshops will continue. The first national Equal Employment cess accommodations for people ful Wizard of Wheelock.” A Central Region EEO Chair E. conversations will continue. One Opportunity Committee (EEO) with disabilities; and lastly, it farewell dinner, a filled auditorium Faye Butler established several day, a producer, director, writer, Summit with national EEO would be affordable for all. for “Kosoff’s Follies”––written by focus groups. She asked the casting agent will give very little Chairs, national EEO staff, and With its first production of her friend and colleague, Jane focus groups to determine what thought to race, nationality, and then-Central Regional Director Alice In Wonderland, WFT imme- Staab, involving performers from Chicago Members of Color gender. One day, there will be Kathryn V. Lamkey in attendance. diately appealed to all ages. It the past 31 years––followed by a needed. Ms. Butler, along with “One Voice”—the voice of the The Summit’s agenda was to has continued to do so in over 80 reception, displayed how loved the Central Region EEO Actor. productions such as My Fair Kosoff is. Lady, The King and I, original WFT has been the recipient adaptations from classic novels, of an AEA Foundation grant for Los Angeles and “children’s theatre” shows ten years and received the clever enough that adults enjoy Union’s Rosetta LeNoire Award Amy Aquino Tells New Members: “Always Work Union…” them as much as the children. in 2000. Jane Staab remains as “Always work Union… Unions “Doing theatre keeps you sharp.” Doug Dixon were on hand to Actors are cast according to tal- sole Artistic Director, but Kosoff make it possible to do this work Also at the meeting, address various aspects of ent not skin color or disabilities. returns next season to direct as a living.” That was Equity Councillor Michael Dotson Union membership. Richard Each production is ASL (Ameri- Oliver. She’s also off to a yearly member and SAG-AFTRA co- discussed and answered Ostlund, Executive Associate to can Sign Language) interpreted teaching stint in Singapore, but Secretary Treasurer’s advice at questions regarding Equity the Western Regional and WFT was the first New Eng- will return to Harwich Junior The- a New Member Reception at Principal and Chorus auditions. Board/Western Regional land theatre to audio describe atre as a guest director. And, truly AEA’s Los Angeles office. Western Membership Education Director, encouraged attendees performances. Prices have re- coming full circle, Susan Kosoff Amy, who has worked Committee member Maggie to become involved in Equity mained low and WFT has never plans finally to write. extensively in all media and has McCollester, Senior Business and spoke of interesting and turned away anyone who couldn’t Donna Sorbello is a member spent nearly 15 years as a Representative Joe Garber, rewarding Committee afford tickets. of the Boston Liaison Committee Union officer, spoke about her Business Representative Patrick opportunities available to Charles Baldwin, a designer and a frequent contributor to Eq- career and told the newcomers: Lee and Membership Associate Members. from Harwich Junior Theatre uity News. JULY/AUGUST 2012 EQUITY news / 9

New York Arizona “A Streetcar Named Desire” Receives Saying Farewell to AJTC; Where I Got My Equity Card Broadway Diversity Award By Shana Bousard and I have always applauded the AJTC was one of only four vision and mission of Janet Equity companies in the Valley. Tennessee Williams’ A its challenges, was not “unlike I have been a proud Equity Arnold’s work. When many This event carries an Streetcar Named Desire has Sisyphus pushing that rock up member since 1997, when I theatre companies strive for such important and essential received Equity’s Extraordinary the hill,” he said, “and now being received my card from Janet diversity that their identities lose message: If we all don’t support Excellence in Diversity on recognized is probably the Arnold and the Arizona Jewish strength, AJTC has stayed true the arts in our communities, then Broadway Award for the 2011- cherry on the top of the sundae.” Theatre Company (AJTC) during to its celebration of the Jewish artistic organizations will slowly 2012 season. The Award was Mr. Byrd said the hope was to their 10th Anniversary production culture and Jewish spirit. disappear. Surely, support can presented at a reception prior to take classic plays and perform of Fiddler on the Roof. I played I am sad to see the Arizona come in many forms and we can the Council meeting on July 17, them for new audiences, bringing Hodel, the ambitious middle Jewish Theatre Company close each make a significant 2012 with cast members, more diverse people into the daughter who falls in love with its doors after 24 years. Due to difference. If we maintain the producers, creative team, crew theatre. He also thanked director the radical student, Perchik. My very difficult economic times and idea that we are all connected, and friends in attendance. Emily Mann for her creative talented Dad, Joe Bousard, was lack of government and local and we benefit from each other’s The Award, presented by the vision. our Musical Director, and support, AJTC cannot afford to successes, as well as suffer the Eastern Regional Equal Nicole Ari Parker, who made Dominik Rebilas, the man who keep going. Arizona is losing a same downfalls, we can create a Employment Opportunity her Broadway debut in the role of played Perchik, would become gem, and a staple of Phoenix world in which the arts thrive. It is Committee, honors and Blanche, spoke of the wealth of my real-life husband in 2002. It Arts culture. Though there are a necessary task for artists encourages those who actively talent that goes overlooked in the was an unforgettable production now more theatres in the everywhere. promote the goals of diversity, theatre. Choking up, she said on many levels, and it spawned Phoenix area that offer Equity Farewell, Arizona Jewish inclusion, non-traditional casting she had waited 20 years for the several lasting personal and contracts of one form or another, Theatre Company.Thank you for professional relationships, as AJTC has long been one of the supporting my decision to join theatre so often does. Though I few local companies that hired Equity so many years ago, and have not worked for AJTC in Union actors. When I moved to thank you for your unending several years, I have attended Phoenix from New York in 1995, contributions to the theatre. many of its plays and musicals,

Western Region Members Celebrate the Tonys 1. In San Diego, members, 1 2013. Some folks had family and friends gathered at no idea that we’re Accepting Equity’s Award are (l to r) Nicole Ari Parker, Matthew West Coast Tavern in North celebrating our Saldivar, Jacinto Taras Riddick, Amelia Campbell, Count Stovall, Park to watch the 2012 Tony Centennial, so Carmen de Lavallade and Hilary Austin. (Photo: Stephanie Masucci) Awards on a giant 15-foot President Nick screen. At the party, hosted by Wyman’s appearance and equal opportunity for all who opportunity afforded her by this the San Diego Liaison was a delightful work in the theatre. Committee groundbreaking production. “I Committee, guests enjoyed surprise.” Here are Co-Chairs Christine Toy Johnson encourage you all to continue to free hors d’oeuvres and (l to r) Members Erika and Julia Breanetta Simpson have vision and open your mind special cocktails, including the Phillips, Victor Chan made the presentation. to other possible choices.” ever-popular Tonytini. and Heather Brose at Speaking for the production, Other cast members on hand Members were also eligible for the party. producer Stephen Byrd thanked to accept the Award were: fabulous door prizes, which Equity for “recognizing what we Carmen de Lavallade, Amelia were awarded during the were trying to achieve and what Campbell, Count Stovall, attendance,” said Liaison Chair commercial breaks. “We more we hope to continue to achieve.” Matthew Saldivar, Jacinto Taras Abner Genece, “and we hope than doubled last year’s Coming to Broadway, with all of Riddick and J. Mal McCree. to bring even more folks out in

2 Boston Members, Theatres Receive 2012 Elliot Norton Awards Elliot Norton Awards have Kate Snodgrass, Artistic Director gone to New England-based of Boston’s Playwright’s Theatre, Equity members Larry Coen, was recognized for sustained Kathy St. George and Thomas excellence. Derrah as well as to productions “We are pleased and proud of Twelfth Night (Actors’ that the hard work and Shakespeare Project), Red dedication of our members is 3. The Actors Fund’s 16th (Speakeasy Stage Company), recognized, and that the efforts Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party All’s Well That Ends Well to produce high-caliber, quality was held at the Skirball Cultural (Commonwealth Shakespeare theatre with Equity Actors by our Center in Los Angeles. Annie Potts Company), Drowsy Chaperone producing partners here in New hosted, and Jason Alexander (Speakeasy Stage Company), England is noted and received The Fund’s Julie Harris and Love Song (Orfeo Group). In appreciated,” said Michael Award for Lifetime Achievement, addition, Tommy Tune received a Dell’Orto, Chair of the Boston presented by Scott Bakula. Guests Lifetime Achievement Award and Area Liaison Committee. included Equity President Emeritus 2. In Los Angeles, members rooted for their favorite shows at Theodore Bikel and co-president of a Tony party at Rocco’s Tavern. SAG-AFTRA, Roberta Reardon. Chicago

Six Non-Councillors Elected to CRB New York have worked 25, 35 and 50+ years on Broadway. Each There being no independent Shavzin (incumbent), Dan honoree will receive a nominations, and therefore no Mooney (former Councillor, from Broadway Salutes Unsung Heroes commemorative pin. A highlight contest, the following non- Milwaukee) and Doug Broadway’s dedicated and between 46th and 47th Streets). of the ceremony will be the Councillors chosen by the MacKechnie (from Chicago); unsung heroes will be The event, sponsored by The presentation of a video montage Nominating Committee, have Chorus—Ron Keaton recognized at the 4th annual Broadway League and The of these special members of the been elected to serve two year (incumbent, but in the Stage Broadway Salutes at 3:30 pm Coalition of Broadway Unions Broadway community. For terms on the Central Regional Manager seat); and Stage on Thursday, September 20, and Guilds (COBUG), information visit Broadway Board: Principals—Wydetta Manager—Chris Code (former 2012 at the Times Square celebrates theatre professionals Salutes on Facebook. Carter (incumbent), Richard CRB member, from Minneapolis). Visitor Center (7th Avenue (including Equity staffers) who 10 / EQUITY news GUST 2012

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By Julie Czarnecki Luigi Sottile, was happy to relax Equity Liaison Committee with some old pals. Stage Manager Tony Bullock and his The Philadelphia AEA partner, new to the Philadelphia Liaison Committee hosted its area, were warmly welcomed. third annual Equity Social at One of our favorite Philly AEA Member Susan Shay was Coco’s Restaurant and Bar on featured in the Tides Theatre actresses, Christie Parker, who June 12, 2012. The event production of Five Lesbians recently played the lead role in brought together more than 40 Eating a Quiche at the Phoenix How I Learned to Drive with Theatre in San Francisco on AEA members and Membership Theatre Horizon, asked for my June 29. After the performance, Candidates from Philadelphia, Susan (r) was joined by Lily apple cake recipe, a closely New Jersey, Delaware, and New Tung Crystal. guarded family secret. Yo r k . Members of the Bay Area Advisory Thanks to Coco’s for being a Committee presented a benefit staged Actors and Stage Managers gracious host. And thanks to reading of Mixed Relief, a play about hailed from the Walnut Street women writers of the Works Progress fellow committee members who Theatre, Interact Theatre, Wilma Administration (WPA) as part of made the night a grand success: Theater, McCarter Theatre, and LaborFest 2012 on July 23. The Chris Sapienza, our performance benefited The Actors’ Fund. Philadelphia Shakespeare photographer; Paul Nolan, Pat Participants included (l to r) Megan Kilian Theatre, among other local Uttam, Marie Shell, Stephen Pawley, Adams, and Seth Reichgott who companies. Teressa Byrne, Aaron Wilton, Bert van volunteered as Greeters; Barry Aalsburg and Phoebe Moyer. The casual and friendly Braitt who helped set up; Pat (Photo: Renati Photography) atmosphere was the perfect Sabato and Tom Helmer who setting for renewing old offered counsel and support; friendships and making new and Kittson O’Neill and Cheryl ones, while sampling Williams who joined me in Throughout the month of June, the Women’s Subcommittee complimentary appetizers, hosted a series of theatre events in Berkeley and San providing yummy desserts. homemade desserts and great Francisco to support and foster work by AEA Women Please join us next time. The Artists and those companies fostering and creating work drink specials. social keeps getting better and for AEA women. Here are Equity women at the 3 Girls The leading man in the better. Theatre Company Gala and open house. Pictured (l to r) Wilma’s Angels in America, (Photo: Chris Sapienza) are: Tiiu Rebane, Danielle Levin, Lauren Bloom, Sofia Ahmad, Susan Soriano-Morse, Safiya Fredericks, Kelly Equity women attended a performance of Ground and (seated ) Alexandra Matthew. Symmetry Theatre’s production of Lauren Gunderson’s Emilie: Le Marquise du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight, directed by AEA member Chloe Bronzan on June 24. Symmetry is a local AEA company, established by Equity members, that makes gender parity in the distribution of its Equity roles, as well as in its cast breakdown, central to its mission. Following the performance, many audience and cast members gathered at Bec’s in Berkeley to network and brainstorm. Pictured here are (l to r) Membership Candidate Kendra Lee Oberhauser, Member Susan Soriano- Bay Area members volunteered on June 20 for KQED’s Morse, EMC Alexandra Creighton, Member Pledge Drive . Shown here are (l to r) Benise (the featured Lily Tung Crystal and Member Alexandra performer/guest), and AEA members Brian Yates Sharber, Matthew (with future AEA Member, son Liz Anderson, Deborah Del Mastro, Teressa Byrne, Phoebe Logan). Moyer and Craig Jessup.

Greater Washington/Baltimore and media luminaries, such as husband. DC theatre is just Nina Totenberg, Chris Matthews, amazing.” Montgomery County Executive Mr. Spacey’s opening re- Kevin Spacey Honored at Helen Hayes Awards Ike Leggett and Congressman marks serve well to summarize By Gregory Gorton Mr. Spacey recalled a time community is something that is Jim Moran of Virginia. the feeling of the nominees, the very early in his career when he very alive in Washington theatre, Signature Theatre led the performers and the audience as Two-time Academy Award- found himself sitting in the green and was in evidence throughout field with five awards, with The a whole, “It doesn’t get any bet- winning actor Kevin Spacey was room of the old Eisenhower The- the evening’s program. Shakespeare Theatre and The- ter than this.” the recipient of the Helen Hayes ater in Washington DC. He Director Jerry Whiddon, him- ater J each earning three. For a complete list of the Tribute sponsored by Jaylee spoke of looking around the self a multiple Helen Hayes The appeal of the DC/Balti- 2012 Helen Hayes Awards recip- Mead at the 28th annual Helen room at the photos Award winner, as- more theatre scene has been ients, please go to the Equity Hayes Awards presented on on the walls, espe- sembled a talented known to lure actors both far website: www.actorsequity.org April 23, 2012 at the Warner cially those of group of perform- and wide. Signature Theatre’s and click on the Washington/Bal- Theatre in Washington DC. Henry Fonda and ers and an eclectic production of Hairspray’s Out- timore link. During his more than 30 year his idol, Jack Lem- group of presen- standing Lead Actress Carolyn Gregory Gorton reports regu- career, Mr. Spacey has received mon. “I was on my ters to make the Cole stated, “Moving here was larly on the Greater Washing- a Tony Award and a Drama Desk way to getting my evening as inter- the best decision I’ve made in ton/Baltimore area for Equity Award, among several others for Equity card and esting as it was my life, other than marrying my News. his work on stage. Linda Levy knew I was starting enjoyable. Mr. Grossman, President of Theatre my journey.” Kevin Spacey. Whiddon rein- Washington said, “As an artist Lemmon as it stated the use of and advocate for the arts, Kevin turns out, became a dear friend hosts for the evening; in this Spacey makes us realize the New York and mentor, who once said of case the team of DC favorites tragedy we would face if there working with his young friend, Felicia Curry and Holly Twyford. were no theatre.” Dancers’ Business Group “Kevin Spacey has never stolen The two ladies bantered in brief As Mr. Spacey stood at the anything…the only thing he’s comic turns between introducing Sets August 20 Meeting dais to accept the award, he ever stolen are my scenes.” Mr. presenters and musical numbers urged the tech crew to raise the Spacey also quoted Lemmon as and wowed the crowd with their Career Transition For CTFD’s Business Group house lights so he could see the saying, “If you’ve done well in seemingly endless costume Dancers has set Monday, provides dancers with practical audience and better share the the business you set out to be changes. The musical parodies August 20, 2012 from 6:30-8:30 business information and an experience with them. “All of us successful in, it is your obliga- were performed by a group of pm for a meeting of its Business opportunity to network with go into this job thinking, ‘Are tion to spend a good portion of the Washington area’s musical Group. Special guest is Geoffrey other entrepreneurs and they going to like me?’ God your time sending the elevator theatre favorites. Goldberg, of the newly formed business people. This event is knows we are not going in it for back down.” Mixed in among the many Broadway Business Alliance, an free of charge. RSVP to the money. You certainly know That sense of awareness for, local actors serving as presen- entrepreneurial organization for [email protected] or that if you’re in DC.” and appreciation of, the theatre ters were various local political the Broadway community. call Dana at 212-764-0172. JULY/AUGUST 2012 EQUITY news / 11

Denver Labor Day: 2012 Oh, Henry: Equity New York begins at the Buffalo Irish Center on Abbott Road near Receives an Award Saturday, September 8, Stevenson Street and (L to r) AEA members Chaz 2012 continues into Cazenovia Park. Grundy, Rachel Fowler, First 9:15 am assemble for 10 Set up at 10 am, line up at 11 Vice President Paige Price, am Parade am, parade kicks off at 12 Denver Liaison Shelly Gaza, New York City’s Labor Day Noon. Western Regional Director Mary Parade kicks off on Saturday, Friends and family are Lou Westerfield and Betsey September 8 at 10 am. Equity invited to the AFL-CIO picnic Cassell attend the Colorado members will assemble at 9:15 for food, fun and Equity gifts. Theatre Guild’s annual Henry am on West 44th Street For more information, email Awards gala in Denver on July between Fifth and Madison Buffalo Area Liaison Don 17, 2012. Equity received a Avenues. Join working families Gervasi at special Henry Award in and your fellow Actors and [email protected]. recognition of its upcoming Stage Managers in the annual Centennial. march up Fifth Avenue. (Photo: Brian Landis Folkins) Information: 869-8530 ext. 330. Milwaukee Philadelphia Monday, September 3 2012 Buffalo/Rochester MASH (Musicians, Actors, Monday, September 3, 2012 Stagehands) will participate in Equity Actors Shine at 22nd Annual Artie Awards Time/Location: TBA the Milwaukee Labor Day Check AEA’s website By Don Gervasi Klimecko took home Outstanding Floyd Collins for American Parade on September 3. (www.actorsequity.org), e- Area Liaison Supporting Actor in a Play for Repertory Theatre of Western Check AEA’s website blasts and the Philadelphia playing Boolie in Jewish New York. (www.actorsequity.org) for The 22nd Annual Artvoice Liaison Yahoo group for details. Repertory Theatre’s Driving Miss Other AEA members details. Theatre Awards honoring local Join your fellow Actors, Stage Daisy (which also starred AEA nominated for Arties were John productions from the 2011-2012 Managers and Union Members members Laverne Clay and Fredo (One More for My Baby, Minnesota State season were held at the Town from all walks of life to share in Sheila McCarthy). Member MusicalFare Theatre), Adriano Ballroom in Buffalo, NY on June the celebration of labor’s role in Fair Maureen Anne Porter was Gatto (Emperor and Galilean, 4, 2012. The “Arties” were protecting workers. AEA will participate at the awarded the Artie for Torn Space Theatre), Don started in 1991 by Anthony Philly area AEA Members AFL-CIO Pavilion at the Gervasi (One More Chase, Theatre Editor of who are interested in Minnesota State Fair from for My Baby, Artvoice, a free weekly voluntarily providing their email August 23-September 3, 2012 MusicalFare newspaper dedicated to the arts address to the Philadelphia Check AEA’s website Theatre), Josephine in Western New York. All AEA Yahoo Group can contact (www.actorsequity.org) for Hogan (Vivian, New proceeds from the evening the Committee at more details. Phoenix Theatre/Red (along with proceeds from area phlliaisoncommittee@ Thread Theatre Co.), theatres’ sale of red ribbons) go yahoo.com. Kansas City Ellen Horst to Benedict House, which (Imagining Madoff, Check out Labor-Palooza, provides non-discriminatory Jewish Repertory Buffalo/Rochester KC’s Labor Day festival on residential housing opportunities Theatre), and Norm Monday, September 3, 2012 Labor Day weekend. Visit and supportive services for Sham (for Direction, AEA members are invited to AEA’s website persons living with AIDS. The 42nd Street, ride the AEA-IATSE Labor Day (www.actorsequity.org) for evening was emceed by Mr. Kavinoky Theatre). Parade float. The parade more details. Chase, Lisa Ludwig and Amy Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play More than 500 Jakiel, with music direction by Maureen Anne Porter. (Photo: Gene Witkowski) people attended this Michael Hake. year’s ceremony with Equity members continued to Outstanding Supporting Actress over $7,000 raised for Benedict have a presence at the Arties in a Play for playing Claire in House. Over the years the this year. Member Brian Mysliwy Irish Classical Theatre’s A Artvoice Theatre Awards (and received the award for Delicate Balance. In addition, the connected sale of red Outstanding Actor in a Play, Equity Membership Candidate ribbons) has raised well over hilariously playing Valere in Irish Steve Copps received the Artie $200,000 for AIDS-related Classical Theatre’s production of for Outstanding Actor in a causes. La Bete, while member Stan Musical, playing the title role in

organization comprising Arizona members of the Broadway community looking to “be the Arizona Theatre Company Receives change we want to see in the Largest Donation in its History Sister Act, Spider-Man: Turn Off world.” Their mission is to Broadway Serves the Dark, Ghost, Leap of Faith, provide a forum for open Arizona Theatre Company arts to them. For me, attending discourse on issues that affect The team for Broadway Chinglish, Rent, Hair, and Voca (ATC) has received the largest ATC productions as a young per- us all, and a platform to be of Serves! in this year’s AIDS Walk People. At press time, they had donation in its 46-year history. son ignited my lifelong love of service to the global community included Equity members from raised more than $10,000. The $500,000 gift came from a theatre and continues to inspire at large. the companies of Memphis, Broadway Serves! is a service donor who wished to remain me and my family. I’m honored to anonymous, but is an Arizona be able to make this kind of gift. It resident, an active member of the is my hope that others will join community, and a loyal theatre me in supporting ATC.” New Hope, Pennsylvania patron who first attended an ATC ATC is the leading profes- production as a student. sional theatre company in Ari- Bucks County Playhouse “Arizona Theatre Company is zona. Boasting the largest a valuable asset for Arizona, seasonal subscriber base in the is Back whose impact extends far beyond performing arts in the state, it is Third Vice President Ira Mont (second professional theatre perform- the only resident company in the from l) and President Nick Wyman (fourth ances. ATC is doing essential U.S. with a two-city operation (the from l) attend the gala ribbon-cutting on work to educate the youth of our Temple of Music and Art in Tuc- July 2, 2012 for the new Bucks County state by igniting their creativity son and the Herberger Theater Playhouse in New Hope, PA. They and teaching them invaluable Center in Phoenix). congratulate cast members from Grand critical thinking and life skills,” The $500,000 gift will be used Night for Singing, including: (l to r) Greg said the donor. “Some of these to close out ATC’s current fiscal Bosworth, Ron Bohmer, Kenita R. Miller, legendary playhouse, which has returned to the Equity young people would never have year and create a strong financial Erin Davie and Courtney Balan. Jed fold after several financially troubled and uncertain the opportunity to be exposed to foundation for the 2012-2013 Bernstein is Producing Director of the years. (Photo: Bucks County Playhouse) theatre unless ATC brought the season. 12 / EQUITY news JULY/AUGUST 2012 Broadway Bares XXII Delivers $1.25 Million “Happy Ending” roadway Bares XXII: Happy 1 2 3 4 BEndings, a fairytale evening of modern day burlesque featuring 227 New York dancers, made history for the third year in a row breaking through the $1 million ceiling and raising a record-breaking $1,254,176 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The 2012 edition transformed favorite fairytales into come-to-life stories as told by a bevy of Broadway’s best 6 7 8 performers. From an ornery 5 Pinocchio to an airborne Sleeping Beauty, Broadway Bares XXII spun the classics into contemporary fantasy as more than 6,000 people packed Roseland Ballroom for two sold- out performances on June 17. Created by Tony Award- winner Jerry Mitchell, Happy Endings was produced by BC/EFA led by producing director Michael Graziano and directed by Equity member Lee Wilkins, leading a team of 17 choreographers. Since its first performance in a small New York City club in 1992, where journey included (2) Grasan Broadway Bares’ version of The this year’s Tony Award-winning protect each other.” eight dancers raised $8,000, Kingsberry portraying an “evil Pied Piper featured (5) Marty Best Featured Actress in a Play Hats off to the Equity the 22 editions of Broadway queen” surrounded by dancing Lawson and an all male, high- for Other Desert Cities, joined dancers who participated in the Bares have raised more than sycophants, (3) a sultry Snow kicking kilt-clad ensemble. As Mitchell in saluting the dancers event, with a special salute to $9.8 million for BC/EFA. White in the form of Nikka “Goldilocks,” Andy Mills fought and applauding the event’s the 32 Equity Stage Managers, In the elaborate opening Lanzarone taming a randy off a stage full of hairy grizzlies, sponsors in the evening’s finale. led by BC/EFA’s Kimberly number (1) Miriam Shor from group of seven dwarfs and (4) including (6) aerialist Armando A longtime friend and supporter Russell. ABC TV’s GCB appeared as a Reed Kelly leading 28 Farfan Jr. (7) Evita’s Rachel of BC/EFA Light reminded the For more information, fairy godmother who explains exuberant dancers in a Potter led the full Broadway audience: “Safe sex is hot sex. including pictures and video, that all fairy tales deserve Bollywood-inspired Bares company in the high And we can best love each visit broadwaycares.org. “Happy Endings.” The storybook interpretation of Aladdin. The energy finale. (8) Judith Light, other by always remembering to

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HELP WANTED Disorders Awareness Facebook IN MEMORIAM page to join the team. Dear Editor: Dear Editor: Ellen Domingos The National Eating Disorders Not Zina. Not that way. I’m Association (NEDA) is a non-profit A DELICATE BALANCE beyond devastated to learn of Zina organization dedicated to supporting Bethune’s passing. I met Zina when Dear Editor: individuals and families affected by she was 13 and I was in summer As a regional theatre actor living eating disorders. It campaigns for stock with her mother, Ivy Bethune. prevention, improved access to and working in the regions, I would Proud Equity Member is 9 Zina was doing Guiding Light in quality treatment, and increased like to commend Mr. Wyman’s New York and would come to Green Mavis Simpson-Ernst is one of AEA’s newest and research funding to better column on “Work.” Hills Theater to visit her mother. proudest members. The young performer, age 9, understand and treat this life- Because of our love for our craft, She was sweet and unassuming visited Equity on her way to a rehearsal for her threatening illness. it is very difficult to turn down any and very mature for her age. Broadway debut in Evita and showed her new Equity NEDA is currently exploring the chance to do what we do even if it card to President Nick Wyman. need for a program addressing doesn’t pay.This may be especially I lost touch with them when they eating disorders in the professional true for those of us living outside of moved to Los Angeles but artistic community. As an AEA New York. However, perhaps the reconnected in the mid-to-late He’s A Winner! member and NEDA volunteer, I am most important word in the phrase 1980s when I moved out there. Zina conducting a survey in association “The union of professional actors was married by this time and still In offering congratulations to Equity’s Tony Award® with NEDA to learn more about who and stage managers” is professional. working. She never lost her love of nominated members in the June issue of Equity News, in the community is affected, what I would say the whole point of that acting and especially of dance. Ivy we inadvertently omitted the name of Bruce Norris. Mr. their needs are and how NEDA can phrase is to inform the public that we filled me in on Zina’s medical Norris is an Equity member who wrote Clybourne Park, meet these needs. do it not only for love, but also problems but never referred to them recipient of the Tony for Best Play. Clybourne Park also Our goal is to get at least 1,000 because we are, as Mr. Wyman put as disabilities. Zina took on a received the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and members from the artists’ unions to it, “following an occupation as a seemingly impossible task of means of livelihood or for gain.” It London’s 2011 Olivier Award for Best New Play. participate in this survey, which can helping severely disabled children seems if one is willing to work for be found at www.myneda.org/ by spreading her love of dance and free (or nearly) that paying all those artistsurvey. I am also captaining an teaching them far beyond what they union dues would be pointless.Yes, Artists For Eating Disorders or anyone imagined they could do. Office Closing Awareness Team for the New York it is a delicate balance to attempt to All Equity offices will be closed on Monday, City NEDA Walk on Sunday, October receive a living wage without I’m so touched by the fact that September 3, 2012 in observance of Labor Day. In 7, 2012. Please visit sacrificing opportunity, but certainly Zina’s last moments of her life were addition, all offices will close early on Friday, August www.nationaleatingdisorders.org to a living wage is something we spent trying to help a wounded 31. (Check with your local office for the early closing learn more and sign up for this event should all at least strive for. animal. time.) or go to the Artists For Eating Daniel Krell, Pittsburgh, PA Marge Randolph