News

February 2, 2023 - Equity is pleased to announce the appointment of Omar Alex Khan to Equity Council, as a representative of the Ontario region. A veteran performer of stage, film, and TV, and accomplished voice actor, Omar has been an Equity member for 15 years. 

His appointment comes following Richard Lam’s decision to resign, citing the challenges of balancing a busy work schedule with his duties on Council. Please join us in welcoming Omar to Equity Council and feel free to reach out to him at omark@caea.com. Read more...

February 1, 2023 - February is Black History Month! This time is an opportunity to recognize the outstanding contributions of Black live performance artists and enrich our knowledge of Black History.

Celebrate Black History Month this year by checking out resources from Nia Centre for the Arts, an organization that supports, showcases and promotes arts from across the Afro-Diaspora. Read more...

January 25, 2023 - The recent news regarding allegations of sexual assault and criminal charges brought against a theatre technician serves to remind us that, although some progress has been made in recent years, there is still much to do to ensure safe and respectful workplaces in our industry. Read more...

January 24, 2023 - Are your finances a major source of stress? Join us online on Monday, February 13th at 2:00 p.m. (ET) for Fundamentals of Financial Literacy, a workshop designed to help artists learn about the fundamentals of finance and how to start building a financial technique. Read more...

To attend, please register here.

January 17, 2023 - Join us online on Monday, February 6th at 2 p.m. (ET) for Anti-Oppressive Communication: Part 2. This workshop will provide you with a more in-depth practical training session to complement Anti-Oppressive Communication: Part 1. Those who couldn't attend Part 1 can still participate and benefit from this informative session. Read more...

To attend, please register here.

January 12, 2023 - In our continuing efforts to balance member services with suitable safety measures, Equity’s National office has reopened to the public, by appointment only.

As the elevators to the Equity office remain locked, you will need to schedule your visit to the Equity office in advance by email. Please visit the Contact Us section of our website for the list of staff emails. Read more...

January 9, 2023 - January 9th marks International Choreographers Day! Join Equity in celebrating the creativity of these artists and their rich language of movement and dance. International Choreographers Day is a chance for everyone to give credit and attention to these folks who have been creating dances, techniques and moves for many years. Read more...

January 2, 2023 - Equity invites you to join us online on Monday, January 30th at 3:00 p.m. (ET) for a fantastic workshop on the Fundamentals of Voice Technique. This fun and informative session with renowned voice coach, Julia Lenardon, will help you to develop your own “voice workout.” Read more...

To attend, please register here.