SAG-AFTRA and Actors' Equity Association Reach Joint Agreement on Live Theater Streamed or Recorded for Exhibition During the Pandemic Period

LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK (November 19, 2020) – Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and Actors’ Equity Association today announced an agreement addressing the coverage of live theater that is recorded or streamed for exhibition to a remote audience.

Both unions praised the collaborative process that allowed the parties to come to the table and reach a solution that serves the best interests of both of their memberships. The agreement reaffirms the historic solidarity and deep bonds between Equity and SAG-AFTRA and their members.

The parties reached a tentative agreement on November 14 that was approved unanimously by the SAG-AFTRA National Board and Actors’ Equity Association National Council today.

The agreement is included in full here.

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