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Rehearsals. (1) At the Theatre’s option, on non-performance days, rehearsal shall not exceed “7 out of 9” or “8 out of 10” consecutive hours. The Company shall receive no less than 12 hours’ notice of the span of each rehearsal day. (2) A six-hour rehearsal block may be utilized provided the following conditions are met: (a) The Theatre may schedule 6 six-hour rehearsal days in one week and may add two additional hours in one hour segments for photo and costume calls. There shall be a one-hour meal break between rehearsal and photo/costume call unless the individual Actor requests that no break be given. This shall be the entire work schedule for the week. (b) The Theatre may use a six-hour rehearsal block in combination with the standard rehearsal schedule in section (C)(1) above. Thereafter, if the six-hour option is to be used, the Theatre shall give the cast 12 hours’ notice. (i) The six-hour rehearsal block shall constitute the entire work schedule for the day. (ii) Each six-hour rehearsal block used shall count as eight hours for the purposes of calculating the hours rehearsed in a work week. (c) Within the six-hour rehearsal block, there shall be 40 minutes of break time to be distributed in accordance with section (E)(2) below except that one break shall not be less than 20 minutes. (d) A rider shall be attached to the Actor’s contract informing the Actor that the Theatre may schedule such six-hour rehearsal blocks at its discretion during the rehearsal period. (3) Except as provided in section (C)(4) below, on one-performance days, (a) if the performance is 3½ hours or less (including half-hour), rehearsal shall not exceed five consecutive hours; (b) if the performance is over 3½ hours (including half- hour), rehearsal shall not exceed 4½ consecutive hours; (c) if the performance is over four hours (including half-hour), rehearsal shall not exceed four consecutive hours. (4) There shall be no rehearsal on a two-performance day if only one such day is scheduled in the week. Where two two-performance days are scheduled in the week, two consecutive hours of rehearsal will be permitted on one such day if the Actors elect to do so by majority vote. In Repertory Theatres, the company vote will be taken prior to the commencement of rehearsals for the second production of the season. In non-Repertory Theatres, the cast vote will be taken on the first day of rehearsals for each production. If the Actors elect that there will be no rehearsal Rule 51. REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, WORK RULES on either two-performance day, two hours may be used in ½-hour segments to extend rehearsals on four one-performance days to a maximum of 5½ hours. This shall also apply to non-performing members of the cast (see section (E) below). (5) The Theatre shall conduct an on-stage, full-dress, full-tech, non-stop run- through of the entire play, including intermissions, prior to the first public performance. If, due to unforeseen circumstances, the tech/dress rehearsal cannot be achieved, the Theatre shall ensure that all aspects of the production that might endanger the Actor are rehearsed. Also, the Theatre shall make an announcement from the stage prior to the beginning of the performance that there may be a need to stop. (a) On a non-performance day during the seven-day period prior to the first paid public performance of a production, the Theatre may schedule two days of “10 out of 12” consecutive hours for each production. (b) There shall be no more than two days of rehearsal of “10 out of 12” consecutive hours in any workweek. In non-Repertory companies, no “10 out of 12” day as referred to above shall be permitted unless there has been at least a 20-day interval from the previous production’s last “10 out of 12” day. No “10 out of 12” day may be followed by two consecutive two-performance days. (c) The schedule permitted in sections (C)(6)(a) and (b) above shall fall within the maximum workweek of 52 hours where permitted (see section (A)(2) above). The Company shall receive no less than 12 hours’ notice of the span of each rehearsal day. (d) After the official opening or one week following the first paid public performance of the Actor’s final production of the season, whichever comes first, rehearsals shall be limited to 10 hours per week for understudy, brush-up, replacement and classes only. Where the author (i.e., playwright, translator, adapter, or composer) is in residence a substantial portion of the time, the 10- hour brush-up rule referred to above may be used for revisions for four weeks following the first paid public performance. (e) If, at the time of the rehearsals covered by section (C)(6)(d), a commercial Producer holds the rights to transfer the Theatre’s production, any rehearsal after the official opening for the purpose of revision will require payments to the Actor equal to double the stage’s overtime rate. (f) Rehearsals must be consecutive except for a break of 1½ hours after five consecutive hours of work. This break shall be reduced (or eliminated on a 5½- hour rehearsal day when permitted under section (C)(4) above) in accordance with section (E) below. Rule 51. REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, WORK RULES (g) Excluding local tours, if a company is on tour and any member of the company is being paid less than "A" category minimum, rehearsals shall be for understudy, brush-up and replacements only and limited to 10 hours per week.

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Samples: Agreement and Rules Governing Employment in Resident Theatres, Agreement and Rules Governing Employment in Resident Theatres

Rehearsals. (1i) At the Theatre’s option, on non-performance days, rehearsal Music rehearsals shall not exceed “7 out of 9” or “8 out of 10” consecutive extend beyond three (3) hours. The Company shall receive no less than 12 hours’ notice of the span of each rehearsal day. (2ii) A six-hour rehearsal block may Music rehearsals are allowed on Monday – Friday evenings, and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons or evenings. However, for CHORISTERS contracted for a given production, alternate Wednesday and Thursday music rehearsals must be utilized provided the following conditions are met: (a) The Theatre may schedule 6 six-hour rehearsal days in one week and may add two additional hours in one hour segments for photo and costume calls. There shall be a one-hour meal break between rehearsal and photo/costume call unless the individual Actor requests that no break be given. This shall be the entire work schedule for the weekscheduled. (biii) The Theatre Weekday evening music rehearsals may use a six-hour rehearsal block in combination with the standard rehearsal schedule in section (C)(1) abovebegin no earlier than 7:00 PM and must end by 10:00 PM. Thereafter, if the six-hour option is to be used, the Theatre shall give the cast 12 hours’ noticeMusic rehearsals on Saturday may begin no earlier than 1:00 PM; music rehearsals on Sunday may begin no earlier than 2:00 PM. (i) The six-hour rehearsal block All staging rehearsals, excepting “tech”, “piano dress” and rehearsals with orchestra, shall constitute the entire work schedule for the daynot extend beyond three (3) hours. (ii) Each sixAll other weekday evening rehearsals (including wardrobe/makeup calls as applicable) may begin no earlier than 7:00 PM, with a separate warm-hour up prior to any call with orchestra allowed no earlier than 6:30 PM. Exceptions to this general rule are as follows: (A) Weekday rehearsals for operas longer than four (4) hours may begin as early as 6:00 PM without penalty, and a 5:30 PM warm-up for such services with orchestra is permitted without penalty. (B) For a production having a 7:00 PM curtain time for weekday performances, the final Orchestra Dress Rehearsal for that production may also have a 7:00 PM curtain time; accordingly, a 6:30 PM wardrobe/makeup call and a 6:00 PM warm-up is permitted without penalty. All other rehearsal block used shall count as eight hours for the purposes of calculating the hours rehearsed in a work weeklimitations apply. Saturday rehearsals may begin no earlier than 1:00 PM. Sunday rehearsals may begin no earlier than 2:00 PM. (c) Within Notwithstanding the six-hour rehearsal blockprovisions stated above in this section, there shall two rehearsals (musical and/or staging) per production may be 40 minutes of break time to be distributed in accordance with section (E)(2) below except that one break shall not be less held Saturday mornings, beginning no earlier than 20 minutes10:00 AM. (d) A rider shall be attached to the Actor’s contract informing the Actor Musical work is allowed during staging rehearsals provided that the Theatre may schedule such six-hour rehearsal blocks at its discretion during musical work does not exceed two (2) hours, including breaks. In a staging where musical work is done, the rehearsal period. may go until 10:30 PM or three (3) Except as provided in section (C)(4) below, on one-performance days, (a) if the performance is 3½ hours or less (including half-hour), rehearsal shall not exceed five consecutive hours; (b) if the performance is over 3½ hours (including half- hour), rehearsal shall not exceed 4½ consecutive hours; (c) if the performance is over four hours (including half-hour), rehearsal shall not exceed four consecutive hours. (4) There shall be no rehearsal on a two-performance day if only one such day is scheduled in the week. Where two two-performance days are scheduled in the week, two consecutive hours of rehearsal will be permitted on one such day if the Actors elect to do so by majority vote. In Repertory Theatres, the company vote will be taken prior to the commencement of rehearsals for the second production of the season. In non-Repertory Theatres, the cast vote will be taken on the first day of rehearsals for each production. If the Actors elect that there will be no rehearsal Rule 51. REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, WORK RULES on either two-performance day, two hours may be used in ½-hour segments to extend rehearsals on four one-performance days to a maximum of 5½ hours. This shall also apply to non-performing members of the cast (see section (E) below). (5) The Theatre shall conduct an on-stage, full-dress, full-tech, non-stop run- through of the entire play, including intermissions, prior to the first public performance. If, due to unforeseen circumstances, the tech/dress rehearsal cannot be achieved, the Theatre shall ensure that all aspects of the production that might endanger the Actor are rehearsed. Also, the Theatre shall make an announcement from the stage prior to the beginning of the performance that there may be a need to stop. (a) On a non-performance day during the seven-day period prior to the first paid public performance of a production, the Theatre may schedule two days of “10 out of 12” consecutive hours for each production. (b) There shall be no more than two days of rehearsal of “10 out of 12” consecutive hours in any workweek. In non-Repertory companies, no “10 out of 12” day as referred to above shall be permitted unless there has been at least a 20-day interval from the previous production’s last “10 out of 12” day. No “10 out of 12” day may be followed by two consecutive two-performance days. (c) The schedule permitted in sections (C)(6)(a) and (b) above shall fall within the maximum workweek of 52 hours where permitted (see section (A)(2) above). The Company shall receive no less than 12 hours’ notice of the span of each rehearsal day. (d) After the official opening or one week following the first paid public performance of the Actor’s final production of the season, whichever comes first, rehearsals shall be limited to 10 hours per week for understudy, brush-up, replacement and classes only. Where the author (i.e., playwright, translator, adapter, or composer) is in residence a substantial portion of the time, the 10- hour brush-up rule referred to above may be used for revisions for four weeks following the first paid public performance. (e) IfWhen a double rehearsal day involves ONLY musical rehearsals or staging rehearsals, at the time hours of rehearsal in that day are limited to six (6) within a span of eight (8). However, if an on stage rehearsal is involved, the rehearsals covered by section hours of rehearsal in that day are limited to six (C)(6)(d6) within a span of nine (9), a commercial Producer holds the rights to transfer the Theatre’s production, any rehearsal after the official opening for the purpose of revision will require payments to the Actor equal to double the stage’s overtime rate. (f) Rehearsals must be consecutive except for Double rehearsals in a break of 1½ hours after five consecutive hours of work. This break shall be reduced (or eliminated rehearsal room which are scheduled on a 5½- hour Sunday must end by 9:00 p.m. Double rehearsals including at least one on-stage rehearsal day when permitted under section (C)(4) above) which are scheduled on a Sunday must end by 10:30 p.m. and CHORISTERS will be paid at the overtime rate for the time after 9:00 p.m. Notwithstanding Article XXXI.C.3(b)(ii), in accordance with section (E) below. Rule 51. REHEARSALthe case of two rehearsals on a Sunday, PERFORMANCE, WORK RULESthe first rehearsal may begin at 1:30 p.m. (g) Excluding local tours, if a company is on tour and MANAGEMENT may require CHORISTERS to wear closed toed – soft soled shoes in any member of the company is being paid less than "A" category minimum, rehearsals shall be for understudy, brush-up and replacements only and limited to 10 hours per weekrehearsal.

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Samples: Master Agreement

Rehearsals. (1) At the Theatre’s option, on non-performance days, rehearsal shall not exceed “7 out of 9” or “8 out of 10” consecutive hours. The Company shall receive no less than 12 hours’ notice of the span of each rehearsal day. (2) A six-hour rehearsal block may be utilized provided the following conditions are met: (a) The Provided there has been a majority secret ballot vote by the cast at the first rehearsal, the Theatre may schedule 6 six-hour rehearsal days in one week and may add two additional hours in one one-hour segments for photo and costume calls. Rule 51. REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, WORK RULES There shall be a one-hour meal break between rehearsal and photo/costume call unless the individual Actor requests that no break be given. This shall be the entire work schedule for the week. (b) The Theatre may A majority cast vote, by secret ballot, at the first rehearsal shall be required for use of a six-hour rehearsal block in combination with the standard rehearsal schedule in section (C)(1) above. Thereafter, if the six-hour option is to be used, the Theatre shall give the cast 12 hours’ notice. (i) The six-hour rehearsal block shall constitute the entire work schedule for the day. (ii) Each six-hour rehearsal block used shall count as eight hours for the purposes of calculating the hours rehearsed in a work week. (c) Within the six-hour rehearsal block, there shall be 40 minutes of break time to be distributed in accordance with section (E)(2) below except that one break shall not be less than 20 minutes. (d) A rider shall be attached to the Actor’s contract informing the Actor him that the Theatre may schedule such six-hour rehearsal blocks at its discretion an option shall be available during the rehearsal period. (3) Except as provided in section (C)(4) below, on one-performance days, (a) if the performance is 3½ hours or less (including half-hour), rehearsal shall not exceed five consecutive hours; (b) if the performance is over 3½ hours (including half- half-hour), rehearsal shall not exceed 4½ consecutive hours; (c) if the performance is over four hours (including half-hour), rehearsal shall not exceed four consecutive hours. (4) There shall be no rehearsal on a two-performance day if only one such day is scheduled in the week. Where two two-performance days are scheduled in the week, two consecutive hours of rehearsal will be permitted on one such day if the Actors elect to do so by majority vote. In Repertory Theatres, the company vote will be taken prior to the commencement of rehearsals for the second production of the season. In non-Repertory Theatres, the cast vote will be taken on the first day of rehearsals for each production. If the Actors elect that there will be no rehearsal Rule 51. REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, WORK RULES on either two-performance day, two hours may be used in ½-hour segments to extend rehearsals on four one-performance days to a maximum of 5½ hours. This shall also apply to non-performing members of the cast (see section (E) below). (5) The Theatre shall conduct an on-stage, full-dress, full-tech, non-stop run- through of the entire play, including intermissions, prior to the first public performance. If, due to unforeseen circumstances, the tech/dress rehearsal cannot be achieved, the Theatre shall ensure that all aspects of the production that might endanger the Actor are rehearsed. Also, the Theatre shall make an Rule 51. REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, WORK RULES announcement from the stage prior to the beginning of the performance that there may be a need to stop. (a) On a non-performance day during the seven-day period prior to the first paid public performance of a production, the Theatre may schedule two days of “10 out of 12” consecutive hours for each production. (b) There shall be no more than two days of rehearsal of “10 out of 12” consecutive hours in any workweek. In non-Repertory companies, no “10 out of 12” day as referred to above shall be permitted unless there has been at least a 20-day interval from the previous production’s last “10 out of 12” day. No “10 out of 12” day may be followed by two consecutive two-performance days. (c) The schedule permitted in sections (C)(6)(a) and (b) above shall fall within the maximum workweek of 52 hours where permitted (see section (A)(2) above). The Company shall receive no less than 12 hours’ notice of the span of each rehearsal day. (d) After the official opening or one week following the first paid public performance of the Actor’s final production of the season, whichever comes first, rehearsals shall be limited to 10 hours per week for understudy, brush-up, replacement and classes only. Where the author (i.e., playwright, translator, adapter, or composer) is in residence a substantial portion of the time, the 10- hour brush-up rule referred to above may be used for revisions for four weeks following the first paid public performance. (e) If, at the time of the rehearsals covered by section (C)(6)(d), a commercial Producer holds the rights to transfer the Theatre’s production, any rehearsal after the official opening for the purpose of revision will require payments to the Actor equal to double the stage’s overtime rate. (f) Rehearsals must be consecutive except for a break of 1½ hours after five consecutive hours of work. This break shall be reduced (or eliminated on a 5½- hour rehearsal day when permitted under section (C)(4) above) in accordance with section (E) below. Rule 51. REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, WORK RULES. (g) Excluding local tours, if a company is on tour and any member of the company is being paid less than "A" category minimum, rehearsals shall be for understudy, brush-up and replacements only and limited to 10 hours per week.

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Samples: Agreement and Rules Governing Employment in Resident Theatres

Rehearsals. (1) At the Theatre’s option, on non-performance days, rehearsal shall not exceed “7 out of 9” or “8 out of 10” consecutive hours. The Company shall receive no less than 12 hours’ notice of the span of each rehearsal day. (2) A six-hour rehearsal block may be utilized provided the following conditions are met: (a) The Theatre may schedule 6 six-hour rehearsal days in one week and may add two additional hours in one hour segments for photo and costume calls. There shall be a one-hour meal break between rehearsal and photo/costume call unless the individual Actor or Stage Manager requests that no break be given. This shall be the entire work schedule for the week. (b) The Theatre may use a six-hour rehearsal block in combination with the standard rehearsal schedule in section (C)(1) above. Thereafter, if the six-hour option is to be used, the Theatre shall give the cast 12 hours’ notice. (i) The six-hour rehearsal block shall constitute the entire work schedule for the day. (ii) Each six-hour rehearsal block used shall count as eight hours for the purposes of calculating the hours rehearsed in a work week. (c) Within the six-hour rehearsal block, there shall be 40 minutes of break time to be distributed in accordance with section (E)(2) below except that one break shall not be less than 20 minutes. (d) A rider shall be attached to the Actor’s or Stage Manager’s contract informing the Actor or Stage Manager that the Theatre may schedule such six-hour rehearsal blocks at its discretion during the rehearsal period. (3) Except as provided in section (C)(4) below, on one-performance days, (a) if the performance is 3½ hours or less (including half-hour), rehearsal shall not exceed five consecutive hours; (b) if the performance is over 3½ hours (including half- half-hour), rehearsal shall not exceed 4½ consecutive hours; (c) if the performance is over four hours (including half-hour), rehearsal shall not exceed four consecutive hours. (4) There shall be no rehearsal on a two-performance day if only one such day is scheduled in the week. Where two two-performance days are scheduled in the week, two consecutive hours of rehearsal will be permitted on one such day if the Actors and Stage Managers elect to do so by majority vote. In Repertory Theatres, the company vote will be taken prior to the commencement of rehearsals for the second production of the season. In non-Repertory Theatres, the cast vote will be taken on the first day of rehearsals for each production. If the Actors and Stage Managers elect that there will be no rehearsal Rule 51. REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, WORK RULES on either two-performance day, two hours may be used in ½-hour 1/2-hour segments to extend rehearsals on four one-performance days to a maximum of 5½ hours. This shall also apply to non-performing members of the cast (see section (E) below).. RULE 51. REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, AND OTHER WORK-RELATED RULES (5) The Theatre shall conduct an on-stage, full-dress, full-tech, non-stop run- run-through of the entire play, including intermissions, prior to the first public performance. If, due to unforeseen circumstances, the tech/dress rehearsal cannot be achieved, the Theatre shall ensure that all aspects of the production that might endanger the Actor or Stage Manager are rehearsed. Also, the Theatre shall make an announcement from the stage prior to the beginning of the performance that there may be a need to stop. (a) On a non-performance day during the seven-day period prior to the first paid public performance of a production, the Theatre may schedule two days of “10 out of 12” consecutive hours for each production. (b) There shall be no more than two days of rehearsal of “10 out of 12” consecutive hours in any workweek. In non-Repertory companies, no “10 out of 12” day as referred to above shall be permitted unless there has been at least a 20-day interval from the previous production’s last “10 out of 12” day. No “10 out of 12” day may be followed by two consecutive two-performance days. (c) The schedule permitted in sections (C)(6)(a) and (b) above shall fall within the maximum workweek of 52 hours where permitted (see section (A)(2) above). The Company shall receive no less than 12 hours’ notice of the span of each rehearsal day. (d) After the official opening or one week following the first paid public performance of the Actor’s or Stage Manager’s final production of the season, whichever comes first, rehearsals shall be limited to 10 hours per week for understudy, brush-up, replacement replacement, sensory-friendly performance adjustments and classes only. Where the author (i.e., playwright, translator, adapter, or composer) is in residence a substantial portion of the time, the 10- 10-hour brush-up rule referred to above may be used for revisions for four weeks following the first paid public performance. (e) If, at the time of the rehearsals covered by section (C)(6)(d), a commercial Producer holds the rights to transfer the Theatre’s production, any rehearsal after the official opening for the purpose of revision will require payments to the Actor or Stage Manager equal to double the stage’s overtime rate. (f) Rehearsals must be consecutive except for a break of 1½ hours after five consecutive hours of work. This break shall be reduced (or eliminated on a 5½- hour 5½-hour rehearsal day when permitted under section (C)(4) above) in accordance with section (EC) below. Rule 51. REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, WORK RULES. (g) Excluding local tours, if a company is on tour and any member of the company is being paid less than "A" category minimum, rehearsals shall be for understudy, brush-brush- up and replacements only and limited to 10 hours per week.. RULE 51. REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, AND OTHER WORK-RELATED RULES

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Samples: Agreement and Rules Governing Employment in Resident Theatres