John Rubinstein

film, Broadway and television actor

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Broadway, film and television actor who’s been a member of Actors' Equity for 50 years; faculty member at the USC School of Dramatic Arts

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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.

Do Small Theaters in LA Have a Future?

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