Can an Actor join Actors Equity Association through a Showcase production or can EMC points be earned?
No, an Actor may not join Equity through participation in a Showcase production because it is not technically a contract, nor may EMC points be earned. • What’s an Equity Tiered Showcase and how much does it pay? An Equity Tiered Showcase is a Showcase mounted by a funded non-profit theatre company operating under the Seasonal Showcase Code. There is a stipend involved for the actor, but the stipend is different for each theatre based on which Tier they fall under. Please call the Showcase Department at Equity to determine a specific theatre’s stipend amount. • How much travel reimbursement am I entitled to under the Showcase Code? An Equity member is due reimbursement payments of no less than minimum public transportation costs (currently$3.00/per day) for all rehearsals and performances of a Showcase production. • What’s the signature page and when should I sign it? The signature page is the document on file with Equity containing the participating Equity member’s signatures from eac
