Pittsburgh CLO Question

[RippedMan]

Posted: 1/11/11 at 1:48pm

Does anyone know if they hire you as a local performer for the chorus if you can still get your Equity card or not?

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 1/11/11 at 1:53pm

Could you possibly phrase exactly what you're asking a little more clearly?

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 1/11/11 at 4:21pm

I think you might be able to get your equity card by performing at an official production of the Pittburgh CLO. But don't quote me.

[singtopher]

Posted: 1/11/11 at 5:57pm

You can, doesn't mean you will.

[delucad15]

Posted: 1/11/11 at 9:35pm

I'm 99.9% sure that they at least offer it to you

[littlebutterfly10]

Posted: 1/11/11 at 10:31pm

I'd say the same thing as delucad15.

[matineeidol2013]

Posted: 1/11/11 at 11:48pm

You must be a member of equity to work at CLO. If they choose to cast you and youre non-union, you automatically recieve an equity contract.

99.9% certain this is the case.

Updated On: 1/11/11 at 11:48 PM

[RippedMan]

Posted: 1/12/11 at 12:04am

Just curious. I'm fine either way, just wasn't sure if it was only for the principles.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 1/12/11 at 1:49pm

The Pittsburgh CLO is a professional Equity company. It is preferable if selectees are union affiliated, but not essential. However, Actors’ Equity rules pertaining to use of local jobbers and non-professionals are carefully observed. All selected chorus members must join Actors’ Equity Association. Our agreement with AEA designates the use of non-pro's in small principal roles based on a ratio determined by the number of AEA members hired per show.

[TxTwoStep]

Posted: 1/12/11 at 1:57pm

it'll always be situational, no hard and fast rules. Big surprise. It's THEATRE, not a trade union.