Performers and stage managers at Chicago’s venerable comedy venue The Second City are threatening to strike if they are unable to reach an agreement with management over wage increases.
The Actors' Equity Association announced the possibility of a strike. Negotiations between Actors' Equity and leadership at The Second City have been ongoing since February. The performers and stage managers are seeking higher pay. The current contract expired April 13.
“Wages are the No. 1 issue when it comes to our Equity members that work with Second City,” said George Elrod, a member of the negotiating team for Actors' Equity and a performer in the touring company for The Second City.
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