Can one “go financial core” with Actors Equity?
I have been getting confusing information regarding this. According to what I see online, Equity actors in the Chicago area do this on a regular basis. However, upon calling AEA membership, they said that Equity “does not have a financial core status”. I also read this online in another blog as well. Here in the San Franciso area, no one has ever heard of it! I would really appreciate the facts, here, as I am considering quitting the union. Thanks so much. ANSWER: There is no such thing as Financial Core with Actors Equity as far as I know. But there may be a different name for it, or something that is available in a different city, but I doubt it. If you are vested with AEA I would make absolutely sure what your options are, not to jeopardize or lose any of your pension years. I went F/C with SAG a few years ago and wanted to do the same thing with AEA. I am vested with both of these unions, but nothing like F/C was available (at the time) for me with AEA. I am currently in a a show t
