Unexpected Reasons Actors Join AEA (It’s Not About Broadway)

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Think everyone joins AEA just to book Broadway? Think again.
In this video, I break down the unexpected reasons actors are joining Actors’ Equity—whether or not they're working onstage full-time.

From teaching credentials to health coverage and personal milestones, this video explores how joining AEA can mean different things to different performers. If you're navigating a career pivot, teaching, or simply wondering when and why to join, this one's for you.

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00:00 Reason 1
03:27 Reason 2
04:50 Reason 3
07:55 Pros vs Cons

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