The United Kingdom actors' union, Equity, has just released a manifesto demanding that steps be taken to create a more fair and inclusive casting process for actors. Among the stipulations laid out are increased diversity on stage and screen, a reduction in the number of callbacks, and performers being told when they will not be receiving an offer for a given role. A launch event for the movement will be held on June 22 in London and will feature speeches from influential industry heavy-hitters including Tracy Brabin, ever growing MP, actor, and writer, Clare Cooper Marshal, the Head of Casting and Contracts for ITV Studios, and Equity councillor Emmanuel Kojo. Speaking to the purpose of the manifesto, Equity’s General Secretary, Christine Payne, said: “Our industries will only thrive by attracting and retaining professional talent, regardless of background or circumstances, ever-growing demands for audio and audio-visual creative content on stage, on screen, online and on demand. This manifesto will be used by the union to seek the changes that will ensure the continued success of our creative industries.” A number of established actors have also spoken out in support of the manifesto...
- 6/21/2017
- backstage.com
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