It’s Time To Stop Using An Ethnic Slur To Describe Itinerant Singers, Actors, And Dancers, Says Equity

“The union that represents stage performers announced this week that it would cease using the title ‘Gypsy Robe’ to describe one of its most cherished insider rituals — the passing of a colorful patchwork garment from one chorus to another on a Broadway show’s opening night — citing the potential offense to Roma people.” Some performers are not happy with this decision.