Question :
1. Using the List of Theatre Unions contained within this Module, explain what any one of the listed Unions does. How does one join this Union? What is the history of the organization? Is there a local affiliate of the Union in San Diego (or wherever you might be taking the class)? Has there been a strike associated with the Union you are discussing, and what was the outcome of that labor stoppage?
2. Do not copy and paste from Wikipedia. That is not the point of this exercise. Your short report should be three to five paragraphs and you submit it without any class discussion. There is a possibility of 20 points available for this but you will not get dinged if you do not submit.
3. If you are quoting from some source somewhere, make sure to include a "Sources Cited" page or something to that effect.
The Unions of the Theatre
- Brief Description
A union for labor is defined by the Merriam- ‐Webster dictionary as,
an organization of workers formed for the purpose of advancing its members' interests in respect to wages, benefits, and working conditions.”
There are good and bad things to all unions. Perhaps some of you are union
members. You will all have a chance to offer an opinion on this.
Regardless of your opinion, there are several unions that represent various labor
groups in the theatre. Not all theatres have unions in them, and not all theatres
adhere to EVERY rule regarding a union. Here are some of the better
known unions that work in the area of live entertainment.
- Specific Unions
A.The Writers Guild of America –Playwrights
B.League of Resident Theatres (LORT) –Producers
C.Actors Equity Association–Stage Performers
D.Screen Actors Guild (SAG) –Film & Television Performers
E.American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) –Voice Performer
F.International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees(IATSE) –Stagehands
G.United Scenic Artists of America (USAA) –Theatrical Designers
