Yesterday afternoon AIM executive director Sharon Mitchell received several phone calls about an unnamed male performer who may or may not have had herpes.
The male performer was on a set about to perform with several women when they did a genital check. The women discovered what they identified a genital herpes and refused to do the scene.
The male performer insisted he had a skin rash, not herpes. He left to go the next set.
The agent that represented the women on the first set, had women on the second set as well. The agent called and pulled his women from the second set. So the male performer lost two paychecks because of his "skin condition", regardless of whether or not it was herpes.
When AIM called the male performer he refused to come in for a checkup, insisting he did not have herpes.
“If you have a skin condition or have been medicated for an STD we will be happy to provide a note from one of our doctors after being seen,” Mitchell said. “There is no reason anyone should loose work for these occupational hazards.”
“Each talent member has the human right to do a genital check on their partner before he or she works. If you do have some type of condition, either don't work or be willing to show your partner a note from a doctor.
“So, please, come in and avoid the drama of suspected illness and let us keep you healthy in your adult career.”
