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Which Way, L.A.?

Do Small Theaters in LA Have a Future?

Small theaters in Los Angeles don't make money. Since the 1980's, the Actors' Equity union has allowed local members to work for free in theaters that don't seat more than 100 people. A recent vote of union members favored that system by two to one. But the National Board of Actors' Equity had other ideas.

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By Warren Olney • Apr 23, 2015 • 17m Listen

Small theaters in Los Angeles don't make money. Since the 1980's, the Actors' Equity union has allowed local members to work for free in theaters that don't seat more than 100 people. A recent vote of union members favored that system by two to one. But the National Board of Actors' Equity had other ideas.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

    Reporter, Fill-in Host

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    Christine Detz

    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Anthony Byrnes

    host of 'Opening the Curtain'

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    Gail Gabler

    Actors' Equity

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    John Rubinstein

    film, Broadway and television actor

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