Actors equity production rulebook

Equity provides a number of contracts designed with specific types of theatre operations in mind. Members can view the production rulebook in the rulebook library in the member portal. After contentious contract talks, the actors equity association and the offbroadway league have reached an agreement to raise pay for actors and stage managers. If more than three 3 actors are hired on this agreement for any one production, the producer shall with thefourth actor, also hire an equity stage manager on. To acquire an introductory understanding of actors equity association aea and the aea lort rulebook. So when you are lucky enough to work, follow these simple rules. The actors equity union discriminates against nonresident. In the 1940s, actors equity stood against segregation. Consecutive 2week performance schedule of 7 performances in. Equitys jurisdiction is defined by actors equity association and not by any employer or individual member. It has been my understanding along with that actor and the director that in a scheduled sixhour rehearsal day one of the breaks of the several 5 or 10 minute breaks that happen at 55 or 80 minutes as the director decides. Production callboardthe bulletin board marked production located outside the costume shop.

I noticed when checking the equity production rulebook for the league contract is that for principal cast, its not quite 2 of 3, but. Actors equity association played a part in the major social changes that swept across the country during the middle of the 20th century. A the performance week shall consist of not more than 7 performances within 6 days with no more than 5 performances in any 3 consecutive days. Actors theatre of louisville professional training company. Description of equity agreements and codes when viewing casting notices in a tabloid like backstage, you may often see a reference to a particular contract or arrangement with aea. Fortysix new productions opened on broadway during the 2012 season, offering new roles for cast members according to broadway league. Actors equity stage manager handbook readdownload while production stage manager at. Rather, they are internal equity membership rules that outline the specific circumstances in which a member may work without the benefit of a contract. Members can view the production rulebook in the rulebook library in. Equity rules provide that a deputy shall be elected and functioning at all times in each company. Actors equity association is the performing arts union representing more than 50,000 professional stage actors and stage managers in the. Each loa is referenced to a standard rule book for those provisions that are not.

An equity member in the production volunteers, or is voted in by the other equity members. Founded in 19, the actors equity association is the labor union that defines how professional theater actors in the united states are compensated. Yes, if converted to a contract production, all aea members must be offered role or buyout. Actors equity actors etiquette department handbook ithaca. Generally, the time necessary for the election shall be set aside immediately following the first break of the first rehearsal. How do nonequity performers get seen at equity auditions. Equity or by the rules or orders of the council of equity, or orders of its authorized executives, but will require the actor to do andor assent to the actor doing any and all acts required by the foregoing. Students will be required to attend as least one professional theatre performance and will also be invited to observe a professional stage manager at work. However, the competition for spots in a broadway cast is intense and difficult. The producer agrees to recognize actors equity association as the exclusive bargaining representative of all the actors principals, chorus, extras, stage managers and assistant stage managers employed by them, for the purpose of collective bargaining and the administration of. The producer agrees to recognize actors equity association as the exclusive bargaining representative of all the actors principals, chorus, extras, stage managers and assistant stage managers employed by them, for the purpose of collective bargaining and the administration of matters within the scope of this agreement. Equity members and management in adhering to the equity shop policy.

Actors should bring a hard copy of their headshot and resume to the audition. A free inside look at actors equity association salary trends based on 34 salaries wages for 19 jobs at actors equity association. Equity rules a guide to creating your own jukebox musical. These guidelines are courtesy of the actors equity education department. Of course, winning the position of equity deputy isnt like snagging a tony. There is a code of conduct by which any actor worth his or her equity union membership should abide. Everyone on a contract needs to be familiar with the rulebook, but the deputy in particular needs to. Definition of the duties of a stage manager a stage manager under actors equity contract is, or shall be obligated to perform at least the following duties for the production to which she is engaged, and by performing them is hereby defined as the stage manager. They provide you with the business card of the ny equity rep assigned to your production, so you know who to contact in the main office if you have questions. A the performance week shall consist of not more than 7 performances within 6 days with no more than 5 performances in any 3. Elected by the actors equity company members in a show, the equity deputy serves as a liaison between the performers and the union. Each production must play no fewer than three weeks and the theatre must operate. The current agreement began on september 30, 2019 and expires on september 25, 2022. Guide to equity contracts the producers perspective.

Because the costs of living and production vary by region, the organization negotiates over 30 contracts with theater production. Jan 24, 2008 it surprised me to learn that actors equity association, the stage actors union, has a business representative for filming and taping. Get the latest audition information for arizona theater and film sent directly to you. Art holds general and production auditions for equity and nonequity actors on a firstcome, firstserved basis. Apr 18, 2016 i swear that i saw this somewhere either here or in the equity rules and now i cant seem to unearth the quotable sections. Offbroadway areathis agreement is applicable only to productions. Anything not covered by mini rulebook is covered by offbroadway rulebook. League of american theatres and producers and actors equity association aea 2004. Members of the company work directly with actors theatre artistic, administrative and production staff as well as guest artists to receive handson experience in their respective fields. Actors equity stage manager handbook readdownload while production stage manager at the phantom of the opera from 1997 of the. If you have questions about whether an equity contract is required in order for you to perform, please contact your nearest equity office. Actors equity association, founded in 19, is the u.

If your production allows for nonprofessionals, prior to the first. The following is an overview of actors equity agreement and code terms. There are 27 contracts, each with its own work rules, and several of. After a certain number of weeks working at an equity theatre, a nonunion actor can then enter the aea union. This allowed the actors equity association to focus its efforts on live productions such as theatrical performances, while the screen actors guild focused on movie production and nonscripted live performances such as minstrel, vaudeville, and live radio shows.

Because the costs of living and production vary by region, the organization negotiates over 30 contracts with theater production companies. From broadway to dinner theatre, equity has a contract to cover professional. Compliance will be monitored by the chair, equity stage manager, managing director. Mfa design students have the opportunity to work on lort productions throughout their graduate training. School of theatre and dance at the university of florida.

Rehearsal periods run 6 weeks for 22 hours per week. Equity makes a difference because i know hours and wages will be fair, travel will be safe and guaranteed, and theres no risk of a production leaving its actors high and dry in the event of an unforeseen closure. Though the company did not survive the depression, equity players focused on the quality of the actor and their shows were an important part of a move toward ensemble production. Actors equity kicks off celebrations for the year of the. It also means that the theatre operates according to the aea rulebook which regulates everything from rehearsal lengths and breaks to the washing. Fortysix new productions opened on broadway during the 2012 season, offering new roles for cast members according to. Art also attends the pata regional general auditions. Equity codes sometimes called guidelines or rules are never negotiated with employers as contracts or agreements. Strawberry theatre workshop operates under a special agreements with actors equity.

Due to the fact that actors equity oversees over sixty individual. The actors equity association aea, commonly referred to as actors equity or simply equity, is an american labor union representing the world of live theatrical performance, as opposed to film and television performance which is represented by sagaftra. Appearing on broadway is a milestone in any acting career. May 03, 2017 additionally, there are an enormous amount of qualifications the actor must have to be approved by the board, unless they qualify as a star this is actually in the equity production rulebook, meaning there is evidence that they have been nominated for or received a significant award such as an oscar, an emmy, or a grammy.

Auditions are announced on the aea and pata websites as well as in the oregonian and willamette week. Dwane upps job is to manage requests for the recording of. Agreement made november 5, 2012 between actors equity association. All faculty members of the department of theatre have dual appointments as members of the professional company. Actors equity actors etiquette department handbook. Actors equity association is officially commemorating the year of the stage manager on sunday, feb. To mark the occasion, equity is inviting members to share their stories working as or with a stage manager on social. This move is a clear vote of confidence in new zealands worldclass screen industry. Equity houses can also offer nonunion actors equity membership candidate points. League member productions should be advised that certain side letter.

Explore the relationship between aea stage managers, the aea union, producers, directors, aea actors, and nonaea actors. Performances run 5 weeks on thursdays, fridays and saturdays. Notes the stage managers toolkit, 2nd edition book. Bls contract collection metadata header this contract is provided by the martin p. Actors equity association production rulebook available from the sm mentor iusb theatre and dance student handbook production stage management for broadway by. It surprised me to learn that actors equity association, the stage actors union, has a business representative for filming and taping.

Codes, guidelines and internal membership rules actors. I swear that i saw this somewhere either here or in the equity rules and now i cant seem to unearth the quotable sections. Enter your email address to request a password reset. The concentration of this topic is on the practical use and application of aea resources. The class with include discussions and problem solving in professional theatre and on. Actors equity actors etiquette these guidelines are courtesy of the actors equity education department. The information provided is for noncommercial educational use only. A stage manager under actors equity contract is, or shall be obligated to perform at least the following duties for the production to which she is engaged, and by performing them is hereby defined as the stage manager.

Some variations from the original paper document may have occurred during the digitization process, and some appendices or tables may be. The ptc is a diverse ensemble comprised of 40 talented individuals who are the next generation of the american theatre. For more information, see also the do not work list. Equity endeavors to advance the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits health and pension included. Canadian ballet agreement with the royal winnipeg ballet 2005 2008 page 2 of caea provided, however, that the engager shall first receive from each artist written consent to such deduction which shall not be irrevocable for more than one year or beyond the termination of this basic agreement, whichever first occurs. Shall be responsible for the calling of all rehearsals, whether before or after opening. Agreement made between actors equity association hereafter called. Founded in 2003, the strawberry theatre workshop presents 2 to 3 productions per season. Additionally, there are an enormous amount of qualifications the actor must have to be approved by the board, unless they qualify as a star this is actually in the equity production rulebook, meaning there is evidence that they have been nominated for or received a significant award such as an oscar, an emmy, or a grammy. Catherwood library, ilr school, cornell university.