New Projects - WGA Negotiations - Law & Politics - New AEA / LORT Contract
By Abigail Hardin, April 11, 2023
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Happy Tuesday, UTD!
Last week, Annie and I had a great time talking about Cover Letters and Follow Ups at our "The Power of Your Words" workshop. So many of you had great questions and we always enjoy helping inform and empower you to take leaps in your career and your life. The highlight of the seminar was an in-depth discussion on the five essential components, listed below, of a door opener cover letter and how to professionally follow up with industry contacts.
- Subject Line - use creative words to spotlight your unique talent & who recommended you.
- What you want - an interview to discuss representation or an audition for a specific project.
- How you are most often cast - type, skills and age range.
- Why you are ready to book work - recent work, links to reels & self-tapes, quotes from directors, casting director, training, who you are currently studying with or have worked with, reviews, etc.
- Closing - that you expect to be successful.
Stay tuned for information and details on upcoming free workshops.
Theatre folk, make sure to check out the article below with details on the new AEA contract with LORT theatres, some changes include salary increases, reimbursement and payment for playing an instrument and restricting access to hiring non-union performers. Read more for specifics and how this affects actors and stage managers hired by LORT regional theatres. The union is also still in negotiations with The Broadway League over national tour contracts and has threatened to strike. Lots of negotiations right now across all sectors of our industry!
Create a great week! ✌️
WGA Negotiations Continue
- WGA Contract Talks to Resume on Wednesday
- Writers Guild Talks Could Extend Into Next Week
- Hollywood Writers Speaking Out In Support Of WGA Strike Authorization
- As WGA Negotiations Accelerate, Will British Writers Take Action?
Law & Politics
- Lawmakers Want Justice Department To Investigate Warner Bros Discovery Merger
- Lawmakers Meet With Bob Iger, Hollywood Creatives To Talk About China
- Judge Rejects Settlement In AMC Entertainment Shareholder Lawsuit
Theatre News
- New Actors' Equity-LORT Contract Includes Increased Salary, Increments for Playing Instruments, More
- While Other Programs Shutter, Lucille Lortel Theatre Expands its Producing Footprint
- Oscar Winner Martin McDonagh Says Theatres Refused Plays Over Language
Production & Content
- Cancelled or Renewed TV Shows 2023: CBS, ABC, The CW
- Netflix Orders First Pilot in Its History With Samara Weaving Comedy
- Amazon & India’s Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting Sign LoE
- Amazon Signs Deal With India to Boost Country's Creative Economy
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Film & TV
- HFPA Expands Voting Body for 2024 Golden Globe Awards
- Censorship, LGBT Rights in Focus at Variety's Power of Women New York
- Heather Graham: Sexism Hasn’t Changed in Hollywood
- Showrunner Kwame Alexander Talks Disney+’s ‘The Crossover’
Theatre
- How New Legislation Could Redefine the Broadway Body
- ‘This Is Why We Tell Stories’: 3 Afro-Latina Playwrights on Their Off-Broadway Debuts
Actors on Acting & Quick Bites
Congrats to UTD alum & friend Dom Fishback for being TVLine's "performer of the week" last month. If you haven't already, check out her new show SWARM on Amazon!