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2) Approximately how many people are active members of Equity? a) 20,000 members b) 50,000 members c) 100,000 members - Answer- b) 50,000 members 3) Which is NOT one of the goals of Actors Equity? a) Foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of society b) Improving working conditions for members c) Produce compelling performances for a wide range of audiences - Answer- c) Produce compelling performances for a wide range of audiences 4) Who can apply to be a member of Actors Equity? a) Actors, Stage Managers, & Directors b) Actors & Stage Managers c) Actors, Stage Managers, & Designers - Answer- b) Actors & Stage Managers 5) How many weeks are required in order to obtain your AEA card if you are a candidate in the Equity Membership Candidate (EMC) Program? a) 25 weeks b) 32 weeks c) 20 weeks - Answer- a) 25 weeks 6) Can current Equity members share the same name? a) Yes b) No c) Yes, if written consent is approved by Equity. - Answer- b) No 7) Where is the National Headquarters of AEA? a) Chicago b) Orlando c) New York City - Answer- c) New York City 8) What year is celebrated as the "Year of the Stage Manager" by AEA? a) 2020 b) 1925 c) 2000 - Answer- a)