Christian Sandal
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Christian Sandal was a Norwegian actor and theatre director.
He made his debut at Den Nationale Scene
in 1894, and was the director of that theatre from 1924 to 1925. In 1898 he was a co-founder of the trade union
Norwegian Actors' Equity Association
; he was also the first secretary. In 1943 he received honorary membership. He died in May 1951.
He made his debut at Den Nationale Scene
Den Nationale Scene
Den Nationale Scene is the largest theatre in Bergen, Norway. Den Nationale Scene is also one of the oldest permanent theatre in Norway.-History:...
in 1894, and was the director of that theatre from 1924 to 1925. In 1898 he was a co-founder of the trade union
Trade union
A trade union, trades union or labor union is an organization of workers that have banded together to achieve common goals such as better working conditions. The trade union, through its leadership, bargains with the employer on behalf of union members and negotiates labour contracts with...
Norwegian Actors' Equity Association
Norwegian Actors' Equity Association
The Norwegian Actors' Equity Association is an association of Norwegian actors. Its main purpose is to improve actors' working conditions, and important issues during the early years were contractual conditions, pensions, and regulation of foreign ensembles...
; he was also the first secretary. In 1943 he received honorary membership. He died in May 1951.