Common use of Annual Auditions Clause in Contracts

Annual Auditions. ‌ In order to facilitate the engagement of new voices and talent, and with particular consideration for advancing opportunities for historically underrepresented and marginalized identities, where the needs of the Theatre dictate, or where the Theatre produces more than two (2) productions in a season, the Theatre will offer a minimum of two (2) days of auditions at least once per year in a major centre or in the Theatre’s point of origin. It is not necessary for the two (2) days to be consecutive and the Theatre may schedule these days at their convenience. These auditions may be general in nature in order to review available talent. These auditions shall be attended by the Artistic Director or another senior representative of the Theatre who works in a casting capacity. Every other year, the Theatre shall add at least one (1) additional day of auditions which shall be an un-vetted open call. To fulfill the requirements noted above, Theatres may hold joint auditions where multiple Theatres participate in the audition process. Theatres not required to hold general auditions are nonetheless encouraged to participate in these joint auditions whenever possible. These join auditions need not be for Theatre engaging under the same agreements or policies.

Annual Auditions. ‌ In order to facilitate the engagement of new voices and talent, and with particular consideration for advancing opportunities for historically underrepresented and marginalized identities, where the needs of the Theatre dictate, or where the Theatre produces more than two (2) productions in a season, the Theatre will offer a minimum of two (2) days of auditions at least once per year in a major centre or in the Theatre’s point of origin. It is not necessary for the two (2) days to be consecutive and the Theatre may schedule these days at their convenience. These auditions may be general in nature in order to review available talent. These auditions shall be attended by the Artistic Director or another senior representative of the Theatre who works in a casting capacity. Every other year, the Theatre shall add at least one (1) additional day of auditions which shall be an un-vetted open call. To fulfill the requirements noted above, Theatres may hold joint auditions where multiple Theatres participate in the audition process. Theatres not required to hold general auditions are nonetheless encouraged to participate in these joint auditions whenever possible. These join auditions need not be for Theatre engaging under the same agreements or policies.