Common use of Understudy Assignments Clause in Contracts

Understudy Assignments. ‌ A Cast by Consent assignment may only include an Understudy assignment if such is indicated on the contract at time of contracting. Roles or tracks to be understudied must be specifically designated in a rider to that contract no later than fourteen (14) days after the first public performance, or three (3) days following the official opening, whichever comes first. If the Theatre fails to execute a rider as above, the Actor will be relieved of any responsibility to assume the Understudy assignment. In such circumstances, should the Theatre still request the Actor to accept the assignment, Clause 16:11(A) (Additional Duties) shall apply. For the purpose of this Xxxxxx, Understudy assignments are deemed to include portions of another Actor's assignment in the production.

Understudy Assignments. ‌ A Cast by Consent assignment may only include an Understudy assignment if such is indicated on the contract at time of contracting. Roles or tracks to be understudied must be specifically designated in a rider to that contract no later than fourteen (14) days after the first public performance, or three (3) days following the official opening, whichever comes first. If the Theatre fails to execute a rider as above, the Actor will be relieved of any responsibility to assume the Understudy assignment. In such circumstances, should the Theatre still request the Actor to accept the assignment, Clause 16:11(A) (Additional Duties) shall apply. For the purpose of this Xxxxxx, Understudy assignments are deemed to include portions of another Actor's assignment in the production.