Colton Little Leaves SAG-AFTRA Citing Bleak LA Acting Industry Days of Our Lives star Colton Little announces he is leaving SAG-AFTRA due to unpaid dues and a lack of auditions, highlighting the struggles facing actors in Los Angeles. Days of Our Lives star Colton Little has announced his departure from the entertainment industry, citing the bleak economic landscape for actors in Los Angeles. The 37-year-old actor revealed via Instagram that he is allowing himself to be removed from the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) after failing to pay his membership dues. Reasons For Union RemovalLittle stated that he owes approximately $2000 in dues to the union, a figure he has chosen not to pay given the current state of his career. He explained that SAG-AFTRA charges actors dues based on how much they earn from acting work, and with no recent income, the financial burden became untenable.The actor described the current environment in Los Angeles as devoid of opportunities, noting that there are no parts or auditions available for him. He emphasized that the situation has worsened due to the aftermath of COVID-19, two strikes by union members, and the imminent threat of artificial intelligence replacing jobs in the creative sector.Career Reflections And PivotLittle, who is best known for his four-year role as Andrew Donovan on the iconic soap opera, said he has been acting professionally for about 15 years. He mentioned having a recurring character on a major TV show for the last four years, along with appearances in movies and guest spots on other series.In a video post captioned with the phrase 'My Halloween costume? The woman at the end of the movie who chooses herself,' Little shared his decision to prioritize his personal well-being over his career dreams. He admitted that while it feels like a betrayal to the dream he has poured so much into, he is pausing his acting pursuits to focus on himself.Wider Industry CrisisThe announcement by Colton Little highlights a broader crisis affecting performers in Los Angeles, with several peers facing similar hardships. Last month, Asia Kate Dillon, known for their roles in Billions and Orange is the New Black, revealed they were forced to return to food service work after failing to book any new acting gigs.Dillon, who began their career as a dishwasher and food runner before becoming a floor manager in Brooklyn restaurants, shared their resume on Instagram in a plea for employment in the service industry. They noted that acting work had all but diminished for performers, particularly those who are transgender, non-binary, or gender nonconforming.Competing Views On WorkTransgender actor Jack Haven also posted a desperate plea for acting work in September to maintain health insurance coverage. These concurrent announcements from Little, Dillon, and Haven underscore the severe economic pressures facing working-class actors in the current market.The Daily Mail contacted representatives for both Colton Little and SAG-AFTRA to comment on these developments but had not received a response at the time of publication. The actors' statements suggest a significant shift in how performers are coping with the instability of the entertainment industry in Los Angeles.