Actors equitys gypsy robe will get a new name playbill. Bls contract collection metadata header this contract is provided by the martin p. The actors equity association or aea for short is an american theater group that represents stage actors. As a leading industry organisation, equity is known and respected nationally and internationally for the work we do with, and on behalf of, our members working. The cornavirus epidemic is an unprecedented crisis but we will get through it by facing it together. Catherwood library, ilr school, cornell university. The producer recognizes actors equity association hereafter equity or aea as the exclusive representative of the actors principals, chorus, stage managers, assistant stage managers, dance captains, swings, extras, understudies employed by the producer for the purpose of collective bargaining.
I called equity and was told it was a given that yes, we could do a runthrough without taking the break at 80 minutes, as long as it was really a straight run. With an active membership of over 49,000 stage actors and managers, if you work in theatre and havent already joined, you may want to consider signing up. 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 codes sometimes called guidelines or rules are never negotiated with employers as contracts or agreements. Codes, guidelines and internal membership rules actors. Manager shall furnish equity a record of the violation on the proper enclosed form. You were chosen over many other actors for this role, so respect yourself and live up to everyones belief in you. So assuming they are not leads in both pieces, you will want to try to have, for example, six 5hr days with the actors working on each show over 3 days or, 2. Guide to equity contracts the producers perspective. Producers with questions about the spt agreement should contact their closest equity regional office. Small professional theatre spt actors equity association. An evolving hub for performers and creators on the latest news, resources, and updates about covid19. The chorus contract is used for those actors who are primarily performing chorus work.
Guild kate is a performer, arts lover and stage manager. Barrington stage co 2018 season plays barrington stage. Actors equity actors etiquette actors equity actors etiquette actors equity actors etiquette equity rules prohibit members from working, with or without pay, for any employer who is not a signatory to an equity agreement or code, unless equity has given prior written permission for example, granted for performances sponsored by. This agreement may be used in theatres of fewer than 350 seats in areas outside of new york and chicago. Actors equity actors etiquette department handbook. Jul 04, 2010 if a theatre or production company is affiliated with actors equity the stage actors union, then the base salary is determined by the type of contract the theatre has with the union. Some of the scheduling questions may stem from actors trying to fit in other commitments, so it could be helpful for them to know that unless they have a preapproved conflict, they need to be fully available for the show every day except. Rather, they are internal equity membership rules that outline the specific circumstances in which a member may work without the benefit of a contract. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the theatre industry was revolutionized by powerful management groups that monopolized and centralized the industry.
If your child made less than the standard deduction and. If you have any questions or need help please contact us. Aea rulebooks no longer publicly available on website smnetwork. Non equity performers cannot take advantage of any of the benefits offered to equity members, such as health insurance, credit union membership, and a retirement plan. Look at the cast list in any theater program across the country and you will see a small beside a performers name leading to a footnote indicating the performer belongs to the actors equity association. The 10 salary categories are determined by the number of performances and the maximum weekly hours of work.
On february 24, 2020, join and celebrate with fellow equity members, council and staff to honour some of equitys most outstanding individuals. Apr 21, 2009 i was in this situation with a 90 minute, intermissionfree play, spt contract, director and actors wanted to run straight through. Actors equity association the producers perspective. Some features of this site may not work properly for you. If you have questions about whether an equity contract is required in order for you to perform, please contact your nearest equity office. You may want to spell out here that rehearsal hours are not set in stone, and can change or be set with as little as 12 hours notice. Equity, guild house, upper st martins lane, london wc2h 9eg. Equity incorporating the variety artistes federation is an independent trade union, registered at. The meeting will be livestreamonly, hosted by zoom video conferencing. What are the actors union rules in righttowork states. Dobama is designated as a small professional theatre spt level equity house.
The following is an overview of actors equity agreement and code terms. For more information, see also the do not work list. Salaries posted anonymously by actors equity association employees. 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. It is a member of the aflcio and is affiliated with the international federation of actors, which grants bargaining clout when negotiating wages, health insurance and pension. The 29hour reading is a concept created by actors equity association aea which allows commercial producers to engage aea talent for the sole purpose of presenting a reading of a work. Equity is also used to describe the money value of property in excess of claims, liens, or mortgages on the property. It surprised me to learn that actors equity association, the stage actors union, has a business representative for filming and taping. If not, they are still a pretty handy set of guidelines on how to be a professional. Depending on state requirements, equity members may be covered for unemployment. When we began our negotiations, actors equity almost keeled over, says polly hogan, as we sit in the empty 244seat auditorium of bostons lyric stage, where she is the producing director.
With an equity card, youll be able to expand your circle of professional contacts, receive health and. It is a violation of equity s membership rules for a member to accept employment that is within equity s jurisdiction, without being covered by the appropriate equity contract. Annual outoftown equity general auditions are scheduled either at act or at an out of town liaison theatre and are announced on the actors equity association web site. Equity the uk trade union for creative practitioners. Aug 14, 2019 founded in 19, the actors equity association represents more than 48,000 actors and stage managers who work in live theater across the u. Actors equity association agreement and rules governing employment under the offbroadway agreement effective date. But on spt 3, with 30 hrs of rehearsal, thats 30 hrs per actor per week, no matter how you slice up the span of day. Ozark actors theatre rolla, aea lort spt tier 6 emc np, lost. Contact casting director margaret layne, listed above. In addition, non equity productions are not obligated to adhere to equity guidelines regarding pay and. Twelfth night will be a riotous and joyful exploration of love, gender, and how we play or not by the rules. Many managers have complained about infractions of rules by actors that seem too minor to report to equity, such as tardiness at rehearsals or performances, improper care of costumes, and taking liberties with the direction during performance.
Theatre authority theatre authority is a nonprofit organization that administers and regulates the free appearances of performers and provides assistance to members of the theatrical community. The current agreement began on august 7, 2017 and expires on june 2, 2019. As the situation around covid19 rapidly progresses, were faced with a. Dwane upps job is to manage requests for the recording of. Annual outoftown equity general auditions are scheduled either at act or at an out of town liaison theatre and are announced on the actors equity. I was in this situation with a 90 minute, intermissionfree play, spt contract, director and actors wanted to run straight through. Anything not covered by mini rulebook is covered by offbroadway rulebook. November 6, 2016 national office 165 west 46th street new york, ny 10036 212 8698530 phone 212 7199815 fax hollywood office 6755 hollywood boulevard, 5th fl hollywood, ca 90028. Equity contracts for individual members usually cover jobs in three categories. Each loa is referenced to a standard rule book for those provisions that are not. This move is a clear vote of confidence in new zealands worldclass screen industry. Jan 24, 2008 it surprised me to learn that actors equity association, the stage actors union, has a business representative for filming and taping. Season includes the lifespan of a fact rehearsals begin june 2.
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. Oct 07, 2014 for over a century, the actors equity association frequently referred to as simply equity has been one of the most prevalent labor unions in the entertainment industry. There are 27 contracts, each with its own work rules, and several of. Apr 18, 2018 actors equity association will rename broadways gypsy robe ceremony, which celebrates ensemble members of broadway shows, after the current season. Equitys jurisdiction is defined by actors equity association and not by any employer or individual member.
Equity houses can also offer nonunion actors equity membership candidate points. Equity seeks to foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Some variations from the original paper document may have occurred during the digitization process, and some appendices or tables may be. Ever wonder what actors who live in righttowork states should expect from unions like sagaftra or actors equity. There is a code of conduct by which any actors equity. If you have questions regarding a specific agreement, please contact your regional equity office here are quick links to equity logos, the actors equity bio for your program and the language used with the asterisk that indicates which members of your company as members of equity. Click for the most recent spt actors equity association rule book. Actors equity association legal definition of actors equity. After a certain number of weeks working at an equity theatre, a nonunion actor can then enter the aea union. It appears your browser is in private browsing mode. Equity is the uk trade union that represents performers and other artists working across the live and recorded entertainment industry and supports the actors guild of great britain. I am helping my girlfriend shoot a film project through her university and some of the actors that auditioned are members of the aea.
Theatre elision develops and produces new or little known theatrical works that tell compelling stories with music we are a nonprofit corporation working as an actors equity association spt 1 theatre. 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. Enter your email address to request a password reset. Out of town equity actors may request an audition if visiting seattle.
This is your spot for rules, paperwork, information and who to contact if you cant find what you need. Equityonline equitys support and advocacy during the. Actors equity actors etiquette these guidelines are courtesy of the actors equity education department. The principal contract is used for all principal actors and most stage managers. This national agreement, together with many individual letters of agreement, form the basis of equity s developing theatre programs. Equity houses can also offer nonunion actors equity membership candidate. Barrington stage co 2018 season plays auditions barrington stage company in new york 0201. However, performers appearing on live stage productions without a book or throughstoryline vaudeville, cabarets, circuses. Singers, dancers, and actors that do not belong to equity are non equity. From broadway to dinner theatre, equity has a contract to cover professional theatre large and small, wherever it might be happening in the. The information provided is for noncommercial educational use only. White heron theatre 2020, video submission request casting.
Mar 07, 2020 a free inside look at actors equity association salary trends based on 34 salaries wages for 19 jobs at actors equity association. You can also find lorts collective bargaining agreements for actors and stage managers, directors and choreographers, and scenic, costume, lighting. Equity s jurisdiction is defined by actors equity association and not by any employer or individual member. I swear that i saw this somewhere either here or in the equity rules and now i cant seem to unearth the quotable sections. You must be an active member in order to access the actors equity member portal. Equity new zealand welcomes the governments announcement that they will repeal an illconsidered and unnecessary law introduced in 2010 in a bid to strip actors and other film workers of basic employment rights. Taproot operates under a transitional aea small professional theatre contract. June 2, 2019 national office 165 west 46th street new york, ny 10036 212 8698530 phone 212 7199815 fax hollywood office 5636 tujunga ave north hollywood, ca 91601 323 9788080. 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.
It also means that the theatre operates according to the aea rulebook which regulates everything from rehearsal lengths and breaks to the washing. B the first paid public performance shall be considered the official opening. Actors equity association, founded in 19, represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers nationwide. Ok, you say, ithaca college is not an equity company. Thats why equity developed the small professional theatre spt contract, which has no less than 10 levels. Seeking video submissions from equity actors for the white heron theatre 2020 season. Try googling the file youre looking for for instance, aea spt rulebook or aea deputy packet. For fuller details and to view actual contracts, visit the actors equity website at. Handbook for theatre students he is a member of actors equity, the screen actors. As a legal system, it is a body of law that addresses concerns that fall outside the jurisdiction of common law.
Actors equity association is the performing arts union representing more than 50,000 professional stage actors and stage managers in the. Well, get used to these rules, if you hope to become equity one day. Members can view the production rulebook in the rulebook library in the member portal. Equity provides a number of contracts designed with specific types of theatre operations in mind. Founded in 19, the actors equity association represents more than 48,000 actors and stage managers who work in live theater across the u. Actors equity association agreement and rules governing employment in small professional theatres effective date. On february 24, 2020, join and celebrate with fellow equity members, council and staff to honour some of equity s most outstanding individuals. Jul 19, 20 thats why equity developed the small professional theatre spt contract, which has no less than 10 levels. There is a code of conduct by which any actor worth his or her equity union membership should abide.
Actors equity association enacted sweeping changes to its membership rules and requirements for l. The 1919 actors equity association strike officially spanned from august 7, 1919, to september 6, 1919. Child actors need to file taxes if they want money back from withheld taxes, if they were paid in cash, or to satisfy selfemployment taxes. Feb 21, 2001 all equity contracts provide for workers comp unless the performer is providing services as a corporation. Equity, formerly officially titled the british actors equity association although equity was always its common name, is the trade union for theatre directors, fight directors, choreographers, set designers, costume designers, lighting designers, actors, stage managers, singers, models, performers, and other creative workers in the united kingdom.
The actors equity association official shop store is currently closed. 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. You do not have to be an aea member to auditionbe involved with our. Actors equity association the truth about 99seat theaters. Equity rules a guide to creating your own jukebox musical. It also means that the theatre operates according to the aea rulebook which. Hollywood area theatre hat rulebook 20162019 author. A rehearsals prior to and the week of the first paid public.
Members can view the spt rulebook in the rulebook library in the member portal. This handbook is designed for actors equity members and those in the theatrical community who wish to know more about the many benefits that equity offers. I apologize if i should be asking this somewhere else, but this seemed like a friendly community and its the closest to what i was looking for that i can find at the moment. Aea rulebooks no longer publicly available on website.
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