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Everything on this page is free to take, print, share and post. These are the core Pro99 documents: the petition calling for a new referendum, the open letters sent to Actors' Equity, and the campaign artwork used across the movement.

Petition

Petition for a new referendum

The signature drive asking Actors' Equity to return to the table on the 99 Seat Theatre Proposal. Print, circulate, and return signed sheets to the campaign.

Shareable PDF · for members, companies and patrons
Letter

Open letter to Actors' Equity — John Rubinstein

The February 2017 letter from actor and playwright John Rubinstein, writing that the community is "fighting for our lives" over the future of small-stage work in Los Angeles.

Dated February 2017 · full text
Press

Pro99 statements and press releases

Position statements issued by the campaign during the dispute, including material on the April 2015 Los Angeles membership vote and on the December 13, 2016 termination of the 99-Seat Plan.

For press and community groups
Art

#ILove99 and Pro99 rally artwork

The square #ILove99 mark, the Pro99 rally graphic and the 99-seat plan imagery used on posters, yard signs and social channels.

Square formats · print and web
Briefing

Background on the 99-Seat conflict

A short briefing pack for anyone new to the dispute, drawn from the History and FAQ pages: what the plan was, what was proposed, and what changed after termination.

Companion to the History and FAQ pages

Use these materials

Post the petition at your theatre's box office or green room.
Send the open letter to colleagues and press contacts.
Tag posts #ILove99 and @99SeatsLA.

The 99 Seat Theatre Proposal put forth by Actors' Equity has galvanized a community of theatre artists across Los Angeles who recognize the vital role that intimate theatres play in the cultural landscape. These small venues serve as incubators for new work, training grounds for emerging talent, and homes for established artists to take creative risks. The Pro99 movement emerged from a shared conviction that eliminating the 99-seat waiver would devastate this fragile ecosystem, removing opportunities for actors and theatre makers to practice their craft in spaces that have historically operated on principles of artistic collaboration rather than commercial viability.

The legal battle surrounding the proposal has drawn attention to the complex relationship between union regulations and the realities of grassroots theatre production. Supporters of the movement argue that the waiver arrangement has allowed for a flourishing of theatrical work that benefits both union members and the broader community. The fight continues through multiple channels, including petitions calling for a new referendum and open letters that articulate the concerns of those who believe the proposed changes threaten the continued existence of intimate theatre spaces throughout Los Angeles.

Community organizing has been central to the Pro99 effort, with campaign materials designed to be shared freely among supporters, companies, and patrons. The downloadable resources include signature sheets for the petition drive and informational documents that help explain the stakes of the ongoing dispute. Theatre artists and advocates remain committed to preserving the unique model that has allowed small venues to thrive, emphasizing that the loss of these spaces would represent not just a blow to individual careers but a significant reduction in the cultural infrastructure of the city.

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“We are fighting for our lives…” John Rubinstein, open letter to Actors' Equity, February 2017

Keep the campaign going

Pro99News

Dated coverage of the NLRB hearings, the membership vote, and the effect of the new agreement on paying work for union actors.

Read the news

History

A timeline of the conflict, from the April 2015 vote in which 66% of Los Angeles AEA members opposed the initial proposal, to the plan's termination on December 13, 2016.

See the timeline

Get involved

Sign the petition, share the artwork, and support the crowdsourced fund that has backed the movement's organizing and legal costs.

Ways to help

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Print it. Pass it on. Keep 99-seat theatre alive in Los Angeles.

Downloads for supporters

Petition for a new referendum

Open letter to Actors' Equity — John Rubinstein

Pro99 statements and press releases

#ILove99 and Pro99 rally artwork

Background on the 99-Seat conflict

Keep the campaign going

Pro99News

History

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