Common use of Local Auditions Clause in Contracts

Local Auditions. In addition to section (C) above, each Theatre shall hold auditions for local performers. Local performers shall have preference for local auditions. If a musical is scheduled within the Theatre’s season and the Theatre holds either a seasonal required audition day or a production-specific required audition for the musical, the Theatre shall provide a piano/keyboard and an accompanist who can sight read. The following conditions for local auditions shall also apply: (1) Except as specified in section (E)(2) below, each Theatre resident in an Equity office city shall hold two days of local auditions each contract year for local Equity performers in its home city. At the Theatre’s option these auditions may be for the entire season (in which case they shall be held following the announcement of the Rule 4. AUDITIONS OR INTERVIEWS (PRINCIPAL) season but in no event later than the first day of agent/invited auditions) or they may be production specific (in which case they shall be held prior to any Theatre- invited or agent submitted auditions). (2) “A,” “B+” and “B” Theatres in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles/Orange County shall hold two days of local auditions, which do not have to be consecutive, each contract year, that cover all productions in the season, or shall hold production-specific auditions for each production in the season. The audition notices shall contain a list of productions being cast, directors, casting director or casting consultant(s), list of parts not cast (for a new play include character descriptions), and first rehearsal dates, if known. These auditions shall be held prior to any Theatre-invited or agent submitted auditions. The Theatre shall provide appropriate sides for plays. Sides shall be submitted to the appropriate Equity Auditions Department/Office at least two business days prior to the audition. (3) Theatres not resident in an Equity office city (i.e., New York, Chicago or Los Angeles) shall hold two days of local auditions each contract year following the announcement of the season. These required Equity auditions shall be held for all available roles in the upcoming season. In no event shall the first day be held later than the first day of agent/invited submission auditions. However, if all appointments or available slots are not filled on the first scheduled day, and provided the Theatre has not scheduled appointments for the second day, the Theatre shall not be required to have a second day of auditions in its greater metropolitan area in that contract year. If a second day is required, it shall be held within 45 days of the first day.

Local Auditions. In addition to section (C) above, each Theatre shall hold auditions for local performers. Local performers shall have preference for local auditions. If a musical is scheduled within the Theatre’s season and the Theatre holds either a seasonal required audition day or a production-specific required audition for the musical, the Theatre shall provide a piano/keyboard and an accompanist who can sight read. The following conditions for local auditions shall also apply: (1) Except as specified in section (E)(2) below, each Theatre resident in an Equity office city shall hold two days of local auditions each contract year for local Equity performers in its home city. At the Theatre’s option these auditions may be for the entire season (in which case they shall be held following the announcement selection of the Rule 4. AUDITIONS OR INTERVIEWS (PRINCIPAL) season but in no event later than the first day of agent/invited auditions) or they may be production specific (in which case they shall be held prior to any Theatre- Theatre-invited or agent submitted auditions). (2) “A,” “B+” and “B” Theatres in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles/Orange County shall hold two days of local auditions, which do not have to be consecutive, each contract year, that cover all productions in the season, or shall hold production-specific auditions for each production in the season. The audition notices shall contain a list of productions being cast, directors, casting director or casting consultant(s), list of parts not cast (for a new play include character descriptions), and first rehearsal dates, if known. These auditions shall be held prior to any Theatre-invited or agent submitted auditions. The Theatre shall provide appropriate sides for plays. Sides shall be submitted to the appropriate Equity Auditions Department/Office at least two business days prior to the audition. (3) Theatres not resident in an Equity office city (i.e., New York, Chicago or Los Angeles) shall hold two days of local auditions each contract year following the announcement selection of the season. These required Equity auditions shall be held for all available roles in the upcoming season. In no event shall the first day be held later than the first day of RULE 4. AUDITIONS OR INTERVIEWS (PRINCIPAL) agent/invited submission auditions. However, if all appointments or available slots are not filled on the first scheduled day, and provided the Theatre has not scheduled appointments for the second day, the Theatre shall not be required to have a second day of auditions in its greater metropolitan area in that contract year. If a second day is required, it shall be held within 45 days of the first day.

Local Auditions. In addition to section (C) above, each Theatre shall hold auditions for local performers. Local performers shall have preference for local auditions. If a musical is scheduled within the Theatre’s season and the Theatre holds either a seasonal required audition day or a production-specific required audition for the musical, the Theatre shall provide a piano/keyboard and an accompanist who can sight read. The following conditions for local auditions shall also apply: (1) Except as specified in section (E)(2) below, each Theatre resident in an Equity office city shall hold two days of local auditions each contract year for local Equity performers in its home city. At the Theatre’s option these auditions may be for the entire season (in which case they shall be held following the announcement of the Rule 4. AUDITIONS OR INTERVIEWS (PRINCIPAL) season but in no event later than the first day of agent/invited auditions) or they may be production specific (in which case they shall be held prior to any Theatre- Theatre-invited or agent submitted auditions). (2) “A,” “B+” and “B” Theatres in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles/Orange County shall hold two days of local auditions, which do not have to be consecutive, auditions each contract year, that cover all productions in the season, or which shall hold be production-specific auditions for each production in the season. The audition notices shall contain a list of productions being cast, directors, casting director or casting consultant(s), list of parts not cast (for a new play include character descriptions), and first rehearsal dates, if knownspecific. These auditions shall be held prior to any Theatre-invited or agent submitted auditions. The Theatre shall provide appropriate sides for plays. Sides shall be submitted to the appropriate Equity Auditions Department/Office at least two business days prior to the audition. (3) Theatres not resident in an Equity office city (i.e., New York, Chicago or Los Angeles) shall hold two days of local auditions each contract year following the announcement of the season. These required Equity auditions shall be held for all available roles in the upcoming season. In no event shall the first day be held later than the first day of agent/invited submission auditions. However, if all appointments or available slots are not filled on the first scheduled day, and Rule 4. AUDITIONS OR INTERVIEWS (PRINCIPAL) provided the Theatre has not scheduled appointments for the second day, the Theatre shall not be required to have a second day of auditions in its greater metropolitan area in that contract year. If a second day is required, it shall be held within 45 days of the first day.