Today’s “In the Envelope” episode takes an in-depth look at safety and parity in the entertainment industry, and in particular an organization leading that conversation. We’re honored to be joined by Tina Tchen, president and CEO of TIME’S UP: https://timesupnow.org

Created in 2018 partly in response to sexual assault allegations in Hollywood and its resulting #MeToo movement, TIME’S UP Now and the TIME’S UP Foundation advocate for “a society free of gender-based discrimination in the workplace and beyond.” Amid our country’s ongoing reckoning of discrimination and systemic inequity within multiple industries, TIME’S UP has partnered with other causes and charities to dismantle what are essentially interconnected issues: workplace harassment and abuse, pay disparities, employee rights, and more. Donate or get involved here: https://timesupnow.org/take-action

“The real goal here is to create workplaces where [sexual harrassment or discrimination] doesn’t happen in the first place...to really work for safe, fair, and dignified work for everyone,” says Tina, an award-winning lawyer who served in Barack Obama’s presidential administration and co-founded the TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund, which has provided thousands of sexual harassment victims with legal counsel. In this interview, she speaks to why safety and parity are linked in Hollywood and beyond, diversity at the recent Oscars and #TimesUpGlobes movement, the allegations against producer Scott Rudin, and what steps toward progress both individuals and companies can take.

Casting insider Christine McKenna-Tirella also joins Jack to highlight Backstage’s work facilitating inclusivity in our casting process, plus tips for actors on red flags in auditions and what to do about them. Our customer service team can always be reached at [email protected] or 1-917-725-6367. For more resources and actionable advice, read our guide on sexual harassment in the industry: https://bit.ly/32WIjs5---Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Jack Smart, Awards Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ

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Special thanks to...- Host: Jack Smart- Producer: Jamie Muffett- Social media: Katie Minard, Alysa Cirelli- Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins- Additional support: Christine McKenna-Tirella, Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Benjamin Lindsay, Oriella St. Louis