Dinner Theatre Rulebook (Central Region) 01-05 - Actors

(2) Except in an emergency, the length of performance shall not exceed fourconsecutive hours from the time half-hour is called. Overtime for performanceshall be paid at the rate the following rates per half-hour or part thereof:Tier 1 - $ 6.15/half-hourTier 2 - $ 6.65/half-hourTier 3 - $ 7.65/half-hourTier 4: $ 8.50/half-hourTier 5 - $ 9.35/half-hourTier 6 - $ 9.70/half-hourEffective each year of the agreement, the overtime rate shall be increased byeither the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) or 4%, whichever ishigher, then rounded to the next highest $.05.In no event shall overtime be required to be paid for the first paid publicperformance of each production.(3) If the regularly scheduled half-hour call is to be changed, the Actor mustreceive 24 hours’ notice. The regularly scheduled half-hour call may not bechanged for the second performance on a two-performance day. In anemergency, at the Producer's option and in consultation with the StageManager and Deputy, the regularly scheduled half-hour call for the second twinightperformance may be delayed to provide the proper rest betweenperformances as specified in (C) (1) above.(4) An intermission shall not exceed 30 minutes. If the intermission doesextend beyond 30 minutes, each Actor and Stage Manager shall be paid theapplicable Tier overtime rate per one-half hour or part thereof in addition to hisweekly contractual salary for each such infraction.If the intermission exceeds 30 minutes because the Actors are not in placeready to perform, no payment shall be due.(5) Any regularly scheduled performance begun prior to l:00 P.M. shall be paidfor at the rate of two-eighths of the Actors' weekly contractual salaries.Special theatre party matinees may commence no earlier than 12:30 P.M.without additional compensation, provided at least 24 hours’ notice is given tothe Deputy and posted by the Producer for the cast.(6) The cast shall not remain on stage if the star or stars speak or performfollowing final cast bows.(F) Service During the Performance.(1) The performance shall not begin until all aisles, ramps, and stairs used asexits, entrances, or playing areas during the show have been cleared. Theyshall be kept clear during the performance.(2) There shall be no clearing of dishes, no scheduled table or bar service offood or drinks, nor any collecting of payments during the performance except47