Here are a few posts from last week's Greenpage that might be worth your time...
ACLU-Led Lawsuit for NEA Funding Relief Denied
AMERICAN THEATRE: Yesterday the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island denied a request for preliminary relief in the American Civil Liberties Union-led lawsuit challenging the National Endowment for the Arts’ funding restriction tied to “gender ideology.” The court maintained that the NEA’s decision on Feb. 6—to make any project that “promotes” what the government deems to be “gender ideology” ineligible for funds—likely violated the First Amendment and exceeded its statutory authority. But the court concluded that since the NEA is in the process of determining whether to reimpose that ban, the court could not get in the way of the agency’s decision-making.
Equity Report: More Contracts for People of Color, Less for Women
AMERICAN THEATRE: On April 9, Actors’ Equity Association published its fifth Hiring Bias and Wage Gap in Theatre Report, documenting employment opportunities and average salaries for actors and stage managers working on Equity contracts across the country in 2022 and 2023. As with previous years, the report found that the industry is making gradual progress towards diversity and equity in union jobs for stage managers and actors. It is available in standard and higher accessibility editions.
US Film Ban Among Tariff Responses Considered by China
www.thewrap.com: The global trade war sparked by Donald Trump’s tariffs may hit the box office soon, as two public figures in China released a list of countermeasures reportedly being measured by the country’s government that includes a possible ban on American-produced films.
SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strike: Sides Far Apart, Union Says
www.hollywoodreporter.com: SAG-AFTRA has been on strike against major video game studios for more than seven months, and the two sides don’t seem to be particularly close to making a deal.
No More Midnight Sign-Ups: Equity Ends Unofficial Lists at Auditions
www.broadwayworld.com: For the uninitiated, before this week - non-union actors hoping to be seen at an Equity Principal Audition or Equity Chorus Call would have to make their way to Pearl Studios early enough to get their name on an unofficial list. Several actors told BroadwayWorld this would be posted on the door of the building, and it wouldn't be unusual to have people signing up at midnight. Many people would aim to get there at the crack of dawn for their chance to make the list.
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