Cabaret Rulebook 07-11 - Actors

(11) Guide Lights. All ramps, stairways, levels or platforms higher than three feet,
entrances and exits, cross-over areas, or off-stage passageways, which may be affected by
blackouts, shall be illuminated with guide lights, or luminous tape.
(12) Aisles. Aisles shall be maintained in a firm and even condition and if not
constructed of a hard surface such as concrete, asphalt, or macadam, must be covered,
and the coverings be secure.
(13) Cots. The Producer shall provide two clean cots backstage for any performer
who may become ill during a rehearsal or performance. These cots shall not be in a
dressing room but shall be easily available to the entire company. The Producer may, in
lieu of the above, provide a cot in each dressing room.
(14) First Aid Kits. Portable First Aid Kits, stocked with adequate supplies, and first aid
information shall be available and easily accessible at all time wherever the Actor is
required to rehearse, dress or perform.
(15) Intercom System. An intercom system between the stage area and the dressing
rooms shall be installed in all theatres in which Equity deems that the dialogue from the
stage is not clearly audible in the dressing rooms.
(16) Drinking Water and Cups. Ample, pure, cool drinking water and cups shall be
provided at no cost to the Actor either backstage or in the dressing rooms and wherever the
Actor is required to rehearse or perform.
(17) All areas of the theatre must be equipped for air circulation, heating, safety, safe
access, and proper lighting.
(18) Medical Services. An up-to-date list of medical services including doctors,
dentists and hospitals, must be posted on the call board at all time and qualified medical
personnel shall be available in case of emergency.
(19) Fire Safety Procedures. The Producer must post fire safety procedures which
shall include the locations of all fire exits, fire fighting equipment and evacuation
procedures. The theatre’s designated Fire Guard shall give the Actors a walk-through of
the building to point out fire exits.
(20) Smoking Areas. In theatres and rehearsal areas where smoking is permitted,
areas shall be designated by the Theatre as smoking areas, and smoking shall not be
permitted outside said areas.
(21) Where the Actors' safety is at issue, Equity, in its sole discretion, may require a
rehearsal call to address said safety issue.
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