Equity opens door to student members

EQUITY, the actors' union, is to offer membership to drama students for the first time. Anyone enrolling for a year or more on any full-time course connected to drama will be eligible for special student membership. This will entitle them to a regular source of information about the industry, the option to preserve their name as a performer and insurance and discount deals. They will still have to apply for a full equity card once they start working.