Cabaret Rulebook 07-11 - Actors

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Equity member may present the Actor's case to Equity who shall give the Producer an opportunity to be heard, if the Producer desires this opportunity. If Equity is satisfied that such activities are the real cause of dismissal or of any penalty, it may permit the Actor's claim to be arbitrated and shall have the power to determine the character and the amount of the claim to be submitted. (D) It is further agreed that, if upon arbitration the claim of the Deputy or member is sustained, the arbitrator shall have the right to impose a penalty, which penalty shall be at the discretion of the arbitrator, but shall not exceed the sum of $1000 or five weeks salary, whichever sum is the greater. If the Deputy's or member's claim is sustained, said Deputy or member shall also be reinstated with back pay from date of dismissal to date of reinstatement. 23. DEPUTIES AND EQUITY REPRESENTATIVES (A) Deputies shall be required in each company. Whenever Chorus are employed, there shall be a Deputy for Chorus singers and dancers, in addition to a Deputy for Principal Actors. Deputies shall have the duty and obligation to report non-compliance with the Rules Governing Employment in Cabarets to Equity. (B) Duly authorized representatives of Equity shall have free access to the stage and to all Actors at all times, inclusive of rehearsals and performances. (C) Sufficient time shall be set aside during the beginning of the rehearsal period for an Equity Representative to conduct Equity business. Such time shall not be considered part of the official rehearsal hours. 24. DUES AND INITIATION FEES The Producer shall deduct from the Actor's salary and remit to Equity, union dues, plus initiation fees, and assessments, provided that the Producer receives timely notice from Equity, with proper authorization, agreed to and signed by the Actor. 25. DUTIES OF THE ACTOR (A) The Producer shall not request or permit anyone signed to an Equity Contract to perform such duties as hosting, waiting tables, and/or busing. No Actor shall perform duties other than those for which the Actor is properly contracted on an Equity contract. (B) The Actor shall: (1) Be prompt at rehearsals; (2) Appear at the theatre no later than one-half hour prior to the performance; (3) Pay strict regard to make-up and dress; (4) Perform the Actor's services as reasonably directed, to the best of the Actor's ability; (5) Properly care for the Actor's costume and props; (6) Respect the physical property of the production and the theatre; and (7) Abide by all reasonable Rules and regulations of the Producer not in conflict with Equity Rules. (See also Rule 51(B), REPLACEMENT OF ACTOR.) 22
26. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING/NON- DISCRIMINATION (A) Equal Employment Opportunity: (1) It is the intention of the parties that auditions/interviews shall be conducted in a manner that continues to promote fair consideration to ethnic minorities (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and Native Americans), women, seniors and performers with disabilities. Toward that end the Producer agrees that casting of all productions will be conducted in a manner which provides full and fair consideration to ethnic minorities, women, seniors and performers with disabilities (consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the rules set forth herein.) (2) It is the intent of the Producer and Equity that casting for all roles shall be made without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, disability, gender or sexual orientation. It is the desire of the parties that the stage reflect a multi-cultural society. In furtherance of this policy, and with due regard for the requirements of and suitability for a job, and with the understanding that there can be no interference with the contractual rights or artistic discretion of the Playwright, Director or Choreographer, the Producer shall endeavor to hire ethnic minorities, women, seniors and performers with disabilities. (B) Nondiscrimination: (1) The Parties hereto confirm their commitment to a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to equal employment opportunity hereunder on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, political persuasion or belief. There shall be no discrimination against any Actor seeking employment. (2) The cast shall not be required to perform in any theatre, public or private institution, or other place of performance where discrimination in any form is permitted or practiced because of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, political persuasion or belief. (3) Actor and Producer shall treat all members of the Company, including and without exception all members of the Production Company employed by Producer and all Staff employed by the Theatre, with tolerance towards and without prejudice to any person(s) because of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or political persuasion or belief. (C) Non-traditional Casting: (1) Non traditional casting is for the purpose of increasing employment for ethnic minorities (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and Native Americans), women, seniors and Actors with disabilities, and is for the casting of such Actors in roles where race, age, ethnicity, gender or the presence or absence of a disability is not essential to the play or the character’s development. (2) ) It is also the intention of the parties that in furtherance of this policy, with due regard for the requirements of and suitability for employment, and with the understanding that there can be no interference with the contractual rights or artistic discretion of the Playwright, Director or Choreographer, the Producer shall endeavor to engage ethnic minorities, women, seniors and Actors with disabilities. 23
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