Actors' Equity Halts Development Contracts Amid Stalled Negotiations
Union ceases issuing contracts for new theater works following breakdown in talks with Broadway League over wage disputes.
Overview
- Negotiations between Actors' Equity and the Broadway League began in January and stalled over proposed wage packages.
- The current contract expired in February, and the union's decision does not impact ongoing or upcoming Broadway productions.
- This marks the second strike over development contracts since 2019, when similar issues led to a 33-day work stoppage.
- The Development Agreement covers workshops and readings, crucial steps for many Broadway shows.
- Equity's newly elected president, Brooke Shields, faces her first major challenge with this strike.