A union actor directing non union shows?

Question-

an actor who is an active member of the Actors Equity Association in my community has been directing non union, community theatre in my area.

Is this legit? I feel like theres some moral union gray area here.

Admittedly, yes, I'm bitter. I've busted my ass to get in the union and I feel like this person is double dipping.

Thoughts?

Updated On: 5/26/17 at 02:18 PM

He's not acting, so equity has not bearing on what else he does. What union card do you have?

Updated On: 5/26/17 at 02:22 PM

Fair enough. Being in AEA, I was under the impression I couldn't work on non union shows in any capacity.

If this person is directing I guess I should start, too.

when you say community theatre, are you referring to something other than amateur theatre? Because there is not even a "moral" issue in that case. (non-union meaning professional)

Updated On: 5/26/17 at 02:36 PM

Lots of union members recreate stuff for non-union tours. I know Stroman went into a run-through of the non-union Bullets Over Broadway.