<p>For the recent BFA grads I know, the toughest decision has been whether to join Equity the first time the opportunity arises. They’re thrilled to have worked in an Equity show right away, but worry that another such role might not come again soon. If they join Equity, then they can’t take a non-Eq job. That’s the real issue for these young folks, I think. There are some opportunities that they’ll be excluded from, just at the point in their careers when they need to get a variety of experiences–or just need a job. They all know of the grad who got an Equity card right away and then never worked again!</p>
<p>I wonder if there could be some way for recent grads to join Equity but also have a grace period, in which they could still do non-Eq work while they’re building up experience. Just thinking out loud here . . . </p>