If we want to make change, to achieve any goal, or to simply show up with vulnerability and courage, we are inevitably going to experience failure. Failure is a necessary and unavoidable part of the process of change. In this episode, I talk about how and why we should reframe our outlook on experiencing failure and acknowledge its necessity in the path towards change!

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Music: Purple Planet Music

Logo artwork: Aidan Wharton @aidanwharton

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Have you ever heard someone say, "The show must go on?" In this episode, I talk about how we need to reframe this mentality and instead say, "The show must go on safely."

The show doesn't actually have to go on, and often times in the event of an emergency or mishap, it should not! I dig into the things that get in the way of stopping a show when it becomes unsafe, share some personal examples of unsafe situations I've experienced onstage, and brainstorm ways we can better prepare ourselves to ensure shows are only continuing if and when everyone is safe! Because the show must NOT go on if it is going on in an unsafe manner.

Check out @assemblyguide on Instagram, follow or subscribe for upcoming episodes, and reach out me directly at assemblyguidepodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for joining me on this journey towards change!

Music: Purple Planet Music

Logo artwork: Aidan Wharton @aidanwharton

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Below are instructions for Actors’ Equity Association members on reporting unsafe incidents at work:

The Actors’ Equity Association emergency hotline for performance-related problems that occur outside of business hours is 888-802-5307.

Actors’ Equity Association members should report any unsafe incidents to their business representative. Members can reach their business representative by calling their regional office and asking to be connected with the business representative for their production, or by looking up their rep on the AEA member portal. Regional office contact numbers are located below.

AEA Eastern Region Office: 212-869-8530

AEA Western Region Office: 323-978-8080

AEA Central Region Office: 312-641-0393

Speaking about the need for change is scary. In this episode, I talk about the feelings of fear we inevitably feel when we're about to stand up and speak out when something is wrong. That fear is completely normal, and it's an unavoidable part of advocating for change. Join me as I share how I navigate those feelings of fear and uncertainty and move forward with them to show up and continue advocating for spaces where everyone's humanity is seen and respected!

Check out @assemblyguide on Instagram, follow or subscribe for upcoming episodes, and reach out me directly at assemblyguidepodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for joining me on this journey towards change!

Music: Purple Planet Music

Logo artwork: Aidan Wharton @aidanwharton

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Mentioned in this episode and detailed below are instructions for Actors’ Equity Association members on reporting incidents while on or off the job. Information is referenced from Actors’ Equity Association’s member portal:

Actors’ Equity Association emergency hotline for performance-related problems that occur outside of business hours: 888-802-5307

Actors’ Equity Association hotline dedicated to bullying, harassment, or intimidation in a production: 833-550-0030

Members not working a contract can call their regional office to report an incident. The Actors’ Equity website states, “All calls are confidential to the greatest extent possible.” Regional office numbers are:

AEA Eastern Region Office: 212-869-8530

AEA Western Region Office: 323-978-8080

AEA Central Region Office: 312-641-0393

Actors’ Equity uses Lighthouse Services, Inc., a resource for members to submit incident reports. You can find instructions on the member portal for how to download and use the app by logging in and selecting “menu,” then “help,” then scrolling down and selecting “learn more” under “Understanding Harassment.” At the bottom of the page you will then find the “Lighthouse Anonymous Reporting App” document with instructions or you can call Lighthouse at 833-550-0030.