Actors equity spt rule book

For most theaters like the lyric stage a small professional theater spt in equity terminology negotiations are based on a national rule book called the spt contract, explains carol waaser. 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. Do i need to be actors equity to audition for a principal role. Guide to equity contracts the producers perspective. 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 plans. Actors equity association aea or equity, founded in 19, is the labor union that represents more than 49,000 actors and stage managers in the united states. Still, equitys audition system benefits future members as well as equity members, by providing audition opportunities that might otherwise not exist. Aea rulebooks no longer publicly available on website smnetwork. You do not have to be an aea member to auditionbe involved with our theater. Every loa is individually negotiated and, as a result, the terms vary from theatre to theatre and from season to season. The actors equity association updated its showcase code for the first time since 2009, formally eliminating price caps on tickets, among other changes. Thats why equity developed the small professional theatre spt. Pennsylvania shakespeare festival 2019 loa and spt seasons nyc epa. Audition for the book of merman at pittsburgh clo in.

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. If you have questions about whether an equity contract is required in order for you to perform, please contact your nearest equity office. 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. However, performers appearing on live stage productions without a book or throughstoryline may be represented by the american guild of variety artists. If you made a cut, as shown below, make sure the title of the song is written legibly at the top. Book an equity show the easiest way to book an equity show would be to audition for a show that is offering equity contracts all actors in broadway shows are required to join the union, so land a gig on broadway and youre all set. If the creative team types equity actors, non equity will not be seen.

You were chosen over many other actors for this role, so respect yourself and live up to everyones belief in you. Dwane upps job is to manage requests for the recording of. Each loa is referenced to a standard rule book for those provisions that are not specifically set forth in the loa. Pennsylvania shakespeare festival 2020 loa and spt. Jan 24, 2008 it surprised me to learn that actors equity association, the stage actors union, has a business representative for filming and taping. These changes include recognition of the growing popularity of new technology, including video on demand, internet streaming, and webbased productions. Actors equity has a number of different contracts with a number of different rules associated with them. Founded in 19, the actors equity association represents more than 48,000 actors and stage managers who work in live theater across the u. 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. We aim to treat all performers with equal worth and value equity works. 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. 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. Equity candidates have to complete 50 nonconsecutive weeks of work at a participating actors equity association theaters. Actors equity association will permit equity actors actors to participate in stage readings upon completion of the attached forms and under the following guidelines.

Equity, for more than nine decades, has led the way in finding those solutions that create a decent life for the actor. Equitys jurisdiction is defined by actors equity association and not by any employer or individual member. Once all equity members have been seen, wait for your name to be called and monitor will give you audition card with number on. If you are an actor or stage manager in training, as the actors equity association website states, you can participate in a program that will eventually grant you an equity card. Apr 21, 2009 another equity break question both actors and directors seem to think theres an equity rule that you dont have to worry about stopping after 1 hr 20 minutes if youre in the middle of a runthrough. Actors equity updates showcase code, takes out ticket cap. Actors equity association enacted sweeping changes to its membership rules and requirements for l. Investment banks, hedge funds, and private equity, second edition by david stowell. Buy actors equity association agreement and rules governing employment in cabaret productions by editor isbn. However, this given indeed is not in writing anywhere in the spt rule book. Small professional theatre spt actors equity association.

Each loa is referenced to a standard rule book for those provisions that are not. The standard equity contract for screen productions allows you to agree, or disagree, to performing nude and to performing simulated sex and choose the type of nudity you are willing to. Jun 30, 2016 negotiations to resolve a minimum wage dispute between actors equity assn. The actors equity association, 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. It enters into collective bargaining agreements with theatrical producers that specify minimum wages and other terms and. Book in hand, no memorization, minimal staging with no choreography. These rules and agreements address many of the concerns expressed by l.

Run the cut with a pianist before bringing it to an audition. The principal contract is used for all principal actors and most stage managers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The writer has brought all the three parts of finance to life. This highquality book has a superb plot and firstclass writing, and it is sure to delight. Important changes are being negotiated to the way performers will earn residuals in the future. Unions reflect the concerns of their membership, seeking solutions beyond the reach of the individual. Broadwaycon resolves dispute with actors equity association. 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. Loas provide theatres the time and flexibility needed to develop into a standard equity agreement. However, performers appearing on live stage productions without a book or throughstoryline vaudeville, cabarets. It is a violation of equitys membership rules for a member to accept employment that is within equitys jurisdiction, without being covered by the appropriate. Actors equity association, the labor union representing over 51,000 actors and stage managers working in the professional theatre nationwide, is hiring a 401k a retirement savings plan sponsored by an employer which allows employees to invest taxdeferred, pretax or posttax contributions.

In june of 2001, a 401k plan was added to the agreement to help actors save for retirement. Equity incorporating the variety artistes federation is an independent trade union, registered at. Supportive and clear that he no longer needs to live by troys rules. The equity spt 3 designation as in small professional theater sets minimum pay for actors and stage managers based on four performances a week they earn more for five shows, limits. There are 27 contracts, each with its own work rules. Jul 19, 20 thats why equity developed the small professional theatre spt contract, which has no less than 10 levels. A straight six in contracts where it is allowed counts as whatever the full day is allowed to be under the particular contract, in a contract that calls for a 8 out of 9 12 or 9 it is credited as 8. Out of town equity actors may request an audition if visiting seattle. Actors equity association, founded in 19, represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers nationwide. For many nonprincipal roles, nonunion actors can be considered but equity rules limit the number of nonunion roles that may be permitted in an equity. Equity actors for 5 productions in the 2019 loa and spt summer seasons. Arrangement files are arranged alphabetically by topic, and chronologically within topics.

We cant use an aea actor because we cant afford the lowesttier contract. There are 27 contracts, each with its own work rules, and several of. The respondent actors equity association equity is a union representing the vast majority of stage actors and actresses in the united states. Bylaws, rules, regulations and orders of the american federation of laborcongress of industrial organizations aflcio, from which it derives its charter. It surprised me to learn that actors equity association, the stage actors union, has a business representative for filming and taping. Equity ofthestatute rule law and legal definition equity of the statute rule is a rule of statutory construction which says a statute should be interpreted according to the legislators purpose and intent, even if this interpretation goes beyond the literal meaning of the text. The actors equity association aea, commonly referred to as actors equity or simply equity. Actors stay in the singlefamily dwellings that make up most of the housing stock in weston, a village of about 575 people. Actors equity sets rules for nudity in the theater the. Brack says the general rule in washington is to be paid a stipend, not a cut of. An intelligent, fastpaced thriller and mystery novel, the rule of equity, by jonathan neville, is sure to grab readers and take them for an exciting ride that includes art, economics, and politics. If not, they are still a pretty handy set of guidelines on how to be a professional. To obtain a copy of the guest artist agreement work rules, contact your local.

Catco formerly known as contemporary american theatre company is a regional professional theatre company in columbus, ohio. The following is an overview of actors equity agreement and code terms. The chorus contract is used for those actors who are primarily performing chorus work. For more information, see also the do not work list.

Guide to the actors equity association records wag. This is the golden rule in my book, but often forgotten by young actors. This series is comprised of constitutions and bylaws, 19141970s, and rule books for many different kinds of productions industrial shows, offbroadway, stock, etc. Guidelines to performing nudity and simulated sex on stage. As a general rule, an equity show has more experienced actors and stage managers an argument could be made that the stage manager may well be the most important person in any production. Jan 24, 2017 after a short dispute, actors equity association has lifted its do not work order on broadwaycon, a convention for theater fans scheduled to begin friday. When you become an equity member, youll be able to take full advantage of all of these opportunities. The current agreement began on august 7, 2017 and expires on june 2, 2019. Aea equity, sdc society of stage directors nicole smith assistant costume shop manager ve 117, ext. Unfortunately, an equity principal audition requires that all auditioners be members of actors equity and must produce their membership card or other acceptable certification at the audition. Do i need to be actors equity to audition for a principal. Each loa is referenced to a standard rule book for. He is the coauthor of best selling the worst case scenario handbook.

Best 5 private equity books must read wallstreetmojo. Among a few other magical surprises, my company lost an actor, and it turned out that, because the show was a commission being built specifically around this actor and his particular talents, we couldnt, hard as we tried, recast nonaea, so we had. You do not have to be an aea member to audtionbe involved with our theater. Actors equity actors etiquette these guidelines are courtesy of the actors equity education department. Thats why equity developed the small professional theatre spt contract, which has no less than 10 levels. How theaters provide housing for actors the new york times. The theatre will use its best efforts to book the tour so that the actor will have as. Feb 21, 2001 all equity contracts provide for workers comp unless the performer is providing services as a corporation. Future member known as associated actors and artistes of america affiliation. Learn about actors equity association, including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy. I havent posted in awhile because ive had a crazy busy week.

Actors equity is affiliated with the international federation of actors fia, and has relationships with unions in other countries, so it may be necessary to transfer your information internationally, in certain circumstances. Equity provides a number of contracts designed with specific types of theatre operations in mind. Actors equity association agreement and rules governing. For all of our members who are just getting started in theater, or for our nonamerican members who are confused about what the heck were talking about, here is a guide to some faqs about actors equity.

There is a code of conduct by which any actor worth his or her equity union membership should abide. Equity actors and singers for various roles in the upcoming season. Art operates under an equity spt category 8 small professional theater agreement. Understudies required under varying rules media fee. Jul 26, 2007 examining why some actors have no understudies. Contact casting director margaret layne, listed above. 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. Benefits information above is provided anonymously by current and former actors equity association employees, and may include a summary provided by the employer. Showcase code theaters of 99 seats or less aea members only. Equity, guild house, upper st martins lane, london wc2h 9eg. The public theater of san antonio will soon be entering phase 2 of 3 transitional stages with aea to become a small professional theater. Actors equity association employee benefits and perks. June 28, 2020 national office 165 west 46th street new york, ny 10036 212 8698530 phone 212 7199815 fax chicago office 557 west randolph st chicago, il 60661 312 6410393 phone. Actors equity association laid down rules yesterday for performers required to appear nude in broadway or off broadway productions.

Ok, you say, ithaca college is not an equity company. Actors equity actors etiquette department handbook. Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day as time permits. Well, get used to these rules, if you hope to become equity one day. Rule 1, actor s obligation to equity rule 2, agents. Consecutive 2week performance schedule of 7 performances in. 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. Mill mountain theatre 2020 season mill mountain theatre. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Depending on state requirements, equity members may be covered for unemployment.

The public theater of san antonio audition info mar 17th. Actors should bring a hard copy of their headshot and resume to the audition. Equity contracts for individual members usually cover jobs in three categories. Equity versus nonequity debate rages on for theater. The owners equity equity prior period rule set consists of two rulesjournal detail lines. The answer i got from equity is that it is a given that if a performance does not have an intermission, we can do a true run through uninterrupted for notes during the rehearsal process, without stopping for the usual break after 80 minutes of work.

This rule set applies an ownership change to the owners equity accumulated to the end of the prior period or more specifically to the current period opening balances. From equity s standpoint, the updated code formalizes policies that many producers had been following. Click for the most recent spt actors equity association rule book. The granting of permission for an actor to appear on a guest artist agreement is. Audition for pennsylvania shakespeare festival 2019 season at. Audition notice will tell you what you need to bring, however, always bring both music book and all dance clothesshoes.