[NEohioPAL]Resolution of Actors' Equity Issues for Lysistrata Project

[Bodwin Theatre]

List: I have received a lot of interest about the Lysistrata Project for 
Peace and want to pass along an update, as well as an important new 
development.  As many of you are aware, Bodwin Theatre, Ensemble Theater and 
others are pleased to join in a national event to encourage stronger efforts 
for negotiation, inspection and peaceful resolution of issues in Iraq.  To 
date, more than 300 theaters in 30 countries have committed to open their 
theaters and minds on March 3rd at 8:00 for (more or less) simultaneous 
readings of Aristophanes' Lysistrata, an insightful 2,400 year-old romp 
exploring themes of war, peace and family on March 3rd.
Earlier, Actors Equity, the professional stage actors union, raised 
important issues about the circumstances in which actors may waive their 
contractual fees, even for nonprofit activity.  For members of Equity who 
want to participate in the Lysistrata readings, I want to point out that 
Equity has clarified their policy, leaving it up to each individual to 
decide if they want to participate, following their own views and 
perspectives about the world today. I've reprinted Equity's note below, 
which can be found at the Equity website 
(http://www.actorsequity.org/home.html).

I want to thank Actors'Equity in New York and John Buck here in Ohio for 
their efforts in clearing the way for individuals to get involved to the 
level of their own conscience.  We welcome your continuing interest and 
participation.

Kevin Cronin
Bodwin Theatre Company
Cleveland, Ohio
216/361-9090
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Equity Notice re: THE LYSISTRATA PROJECT
In accordance with its policy of not endorsing political positions or 
policies, Actors' Equity Association cannot endorse The LYSISTRATA Project. 
Although the LYSISTRATA Project is not on an Equity contract or agreement, 
Equity members who wish to participate in The LYSISTRATA Project are free to 
do so at their own discretion. This permission does not apply to 
productions/readings of LYSISTRATA being done as a benefit in a theatrical 
setting with an established ticket price. Equity members who are asked to 
participate in such a benefit production must contact their regional Equity 
office and ask for the Theatre Authority representative to ascertain if the 
benefit has been cleared.

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