Actors' Equity Association has sent a statewide member alert to all Equity members regarding the launch of New York City's "Open Culture" program, allowing producers to apply for a permit to close a city street and hold an outdoor performance at a reduced cost.
Equity has asked its members to check with union staff before accepting work on an "Open Culture" project, as the program does not meet Equity's minimum standards for wages or COVID-19 safety.
In anticipation of the launch of "Open Culture," Equity submitted testimony to the city about the need to ensure that arts workers are properly protected and compensated.
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