Prior to COVID-19, Walt Disney World employed hundreds of performers working on Equity contracts in dozens of shows. However, as the Parks have reopened Equity performers in live performances due to disagreements been the union and Park about safety precautions for employees.
This week I spoke to Logan Benedict, a five-year veteran of Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage and Actors Equity Association Eastern Region At-Large Councilor about the tough situation he and his co-workers are in. Here’s our conversation…