Disney World is busy making preparations to reopen its theme parks. So far they’ve started testing transportation and recalling Cast Members.
And last week we learned that Disney would be asking some of its equity performers to return soon to begin rehearsals.
Disney World was in talks with Actors’ Equity Association and was hoping to resume rehearsals soon. But according to Deadline, it appears the two parties are at a bit of impasse.
The executive committee of Actors’ Equity Association has unanimously rejected Walt Disney World’s plan for the safety of its members due to the absence of testing in the proposal.
In a memo sent to its members, the association said testing “has only become more important over the last week. Since our public call last week for testing, there have been more than 43,000 new coronavirus cases in Florida.”
At this time, Disney World hasn’t recalled any Equity members to work, and Equity’s leadership is asking its members to speak out about the importance of testing on their social media platforms.
Broadway is set to remain dark until 2021. Get the latest news here.
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Do you think Disney World should agree to testing for their performers? Let us know in the comments below.
Deborah says
Yes, if that’s what they want. I hope they come to an agreement soon.
Deborah says
P.S. I’m really enjoying your blog!
AG says
It should be up to the individual if they want to return to work or not. The extra $600 unemployment money is set to run out at the end of July. Many people will not have enough money to live on when that happens. And you can not stay on unemployment forever if your job is available. There are plenty of us who would love to sit at home on unemployment and be safe but are forced to work at our “essential” jobs.