Equity is pleased to share that the Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA) has been ratified. Thank you to all who voted!
Eligible members of Equity voted 94.6% in support of the proposed changes with a voting return rate of 35.5%.
The changes to this agreement demonstrate significant improvements in the areas of work-life balance for Stage Managers, inclusive language, and considerable increases to fees, particularly for directors and choreographers.
The ratified terms will take effect June 24, 2024.
An updated version of the agreement will be available soon.
Equity would like to thank the negotiating team, consisting of Equity members George Alevizos, Deena Aziz, Tracey Flye, Meghan Froebelius, Andrea Massoud, Jessica Severin, and Geoff Whynot. Equity staff on the negotiating team were Business Representative Manager - Theatre Agreements CTA, ITA, Stratford Addendum, Commercial, Second City, Margaret Thompson, and Executive Director, Arden R. Ryshpan.
For any questions or additional information regarding this agreement, please email Executive Director,
Arden R. Ryshpan or Business Rep. Manager - Theatre Agreements CTA, ITA, Stratford Addendum, Commercial, Second City,
Margaret Thompson.