The AEA enables an injured longshoreman or dockworker, or in the case of death, a family member to file a maritime injury claim against the responsible boat or vessel owner.
You can gain AEA membership by being a member of one of its sister unions for a year or more. To learn more about Equity's sister unions and their requirements for candidacy visit Equity's “How to Join” page. You could also gain your Equity card by booking an AEA contract.
If the casting office or creative team has the time and is willing to do so, they will elect to see non-union actors. This is not always the case, but it does happen. And to increase your chances of being seen if you ARE non-union, you'll want to arrive early.
Equity's dues structure has two components: Basic dues: $176 annually, billed at $88 twice a year each May and November. Working dues: 2.5% of gross earnings under Equity contract, which are collected through weekly payroll deductions.
You can gain AEA membership by being a member of one of its sister unions for a year or more. To learn more about Equity's sister unions and their requirements for candidacy visit Equity's “How to Join” page. You could also gain your Equity card by booking an AEA contract.
Equity agreements allow entrepreneurs to secure funding for their start-up by giving up a portion of ownership of their company to investors. In short, these arrangements typically involve investors providing capital in exchange for shares of stock which they will hold and potentially sell in the future for a profit.
Joining Equity One method for an actor to become eligible to join the union is being under an Equity contract. An actor may also apply for membership if they are a member of any of the sister unions in the performing arts.
Equity agreements allow entrepreneurs to secure funding for their start-up by giving up a portion of ownership of their company to investors. In short, these arrangements typically involve investors providing capital in exchange for shares of stock which they will hold and potentially sell in the future for a profit.