Contract 2010-2013 - American Guild of Musical Artists

(c)EMPLOYER shall use best efforts to cast all Corps Dancers before castingstudents or Studio Company dancers in any ballet. In the event a student orStudio Company member is cast in place of a Corps Dancer, EMPLOYER shallso notify AGMA delegates and upon request, will meet with the AGMA delegatesto discuss.35. REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE CONDITIONSThe EMPLOYER agrees to take all responsible steps in an effort to obtain the followingperformance and rehearsal conditions:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)Prior to the commencement of rehearsals and performances, all stage andrehearsal spaces must be inspected by the Stage Manager and the AGMAdelegate(s). These spaces must be mutually approved and not deemed dangerousby the AGMA delegate(s) and EMPLOYER representative.EMPLOYER will make best efforts to maintain the temperature at 72° in all areasof scheduled Artist Activities. No ARTIST shall be required to rehearse orperform when the temperature drops below 65 degrees (Fahrenheit) or exceeds 85degrees (Fahrenheit) in the place of rehearsal or performance, or below 18.3Celsius or above 32.2 Celsius. This guideline shall apply to changing rooms,fitting rooms, photographer studios and other locations in which the ARTISTmust work.ARTISTS may use their discretion as to whether they wear warm-ups forrehearsal if the temperature is not maintained at 72 degrees.If AGMA receives complaints that the home theaters have not met the health andsafety standards set forth in this Agreement, the EMPLOYER will give evidenceto AGMA in writing that steps have been taken to eliminate the theater’sinadequacies.Crossovers must be sufficiently lighted and uncluttered so as to prevent accidentsand facilitate quick crossovers.Rehearsal, dressing room and performance facilities:1. In each theater where the ARTISTS perform there shall be a sufficientnumber of chairs and mirrors in each dressing room, as well as reasonablyaccessible toilet and washing facilities backstage for both men andwomen.2. All rehearsal and dressing rooms shall be thoroughly cleaned.3. If body make-up is required EMPLOYER will make best efforts to ensurethat all performance venues have hot water and showering facilities29