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Actors' Equity Association

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THE PLAYBILL FIVE: Perks of Actors' Equity Association

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Acceptance Speech: Actors' Equity Association (2012)

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Actors' Equity Association

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Celebrating 100 Years - Actors' Equity Association

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The Actors' Equity Association (AEA), commonly referred to as Actors' Equity or simply Equity, is an American labor union representing the world of live theatrical performance, as opposed to film and television performance. However, performers appearing on live stage productions without a book or through-storyline may be represented by the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA). As of 2010, Equity represented over 49,000 theatre artists and stage managers.
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  • 1929 nationwide actors and producers strike threat 

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