The Episcopal Actors' Guild
  • EMERGENCY AID
    • EARP
    • Other Resources
  • ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
    • Scholarships
    • Thomas Barbour Award
    • Open Stage Grant
    • Midsummer Play Festival
    • The Intentional Artist
    • Rent Guild Hall
  • Membership
    • Join EAG
    • The Eaglet
    • Join a Committee
    • Make a Pitch to the Events Committee
    • Turnley’s Turns
  • Events
  • DONATE
    • Donate Now
    • Donate Food to The Actors Pantry
    • Volunteer
    • Planned Giving
    • Donor Advised Funds
    • Donate Stock
    • Matching Gift Programs
    • The Scott Glascock-George Holland Society
    • Holly Jolly
  • ABOUT
    • Mission
    • Who We Help
    • Officers and Council
    • Staff
    • History
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Financial Information
    • Visit Guild Hall
    • Blog
  • CONTACT

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The Episcopal Actors' Guild’s toolkit of safety-net services addresses our clients' most basic needs while advancing diversity and social equity in NYC's performing arts community. Most of our clients are members of groups that have historically had fewer professional opportunities in the field, received lower wages, and/or had less access to the financial cushion of generational wealth. Our assistance helps them to bridge the inevitable gaps that occur in arts careers, providing an opportunity for them to continue to practice their craft without losing their housing, going hungry, and/or discontinuing or delaying needed medical care.

In 2020, EAG made a commitment to reduce barriers to access to our programming, increase diversity in leadership, amplify the voices of BIPOC artists, and further advance antiracism. As part of that initiative, we appointed a DEI Committee. In August 2020, we introduced SUSTAINABLE CONVERSATIONS, a monthly Zoom forum that provides a safe space for ongoing conversations centered on race and racism in America and the arts. We introduced a column (DIY WITH DEI) in our newsletter that is dedicated to sharing social equity resources. Our OPEN STAGE space grants, BARBOUR PLAYWRIGHTS AWARD, ARTIST AFTERNOON workshops, and SUSTAINABLE CONVERSATIONS were either developed by or continue in collaboration with the same diverse groups of performing artists that make up our client base.

In November 2021, the Episcopal Actors' Guild received one of New York Innovative Theatre Awards' inaugural Indie Theatre Champion Awards, "honoring those who rose to the occasion during this time of crises from the pandemic and the fight against white supremacy." EAG was recognized for our emergency response during COVID and for our DEI initiatives.

EAG'S ANTI-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

EAG helps qualified performing artists regardless of religion, race, national origin or ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability, political ideology/affiliations, language, immigration status, or marital or parental status.

TALK TO SOMEONE

If you have questions, concerns, or would like to bring something to our attention, please call either:
The Rev. John David van Dooren at 212-684-6770
or EAG Executive Director Karen Foster at 212-685-2927 (or email).
To submit feedback or communicate with EAG staff anonymously, click here.
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The Episcopal Actors' Guild of America, Inc.
1 East 29th Street - New York, NY 10016 - (212) 685-2927
The Episcopal Actors' Guild (est. 1923) provides emergency aid and support to professional performers of all faiths and none who are undergoing financial crisis. We are also dedicated to helping emerging artists advance their careers through scholarships, awards, and performance opportunities. All services are strictly confidential. Review our Privacy Policy. Photography by Ahron R. Foster
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The Episcopal Actors' Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization.
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  • EMERGENCY AID
    • EARP
    • Other Resources
  • ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
    • Scholarships
    • Thomas Barbour Award
    • Open Stage Grant
    • Midsummer Play Festival
    • The Intentional Artist
    • Rent Guild Hall
  • Membership
    • Join EAG
    • The Eaglet
    • Join a Committee
    • Make a Pitch to the Events Committee
    • Turnley’s Turns
  • Events
  • DONATE
    • Donate Now
    • Donate Food to The Actors Pantry
    • Volunteer
    • Planned Giving
    • Donor Advised Funds
    • Donate Stock
    • Matching Gift Programs
    • The Scott Glascock-George Holland Society
    • Holly Jolly
  • ABOUT
    • Mission
    • Who We Help
    • Officers and Council
    • Staff
    • History
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Financial Information
    • Visit Guild Hall
    • Blog
  • CONTACT