MSUA Rulebook 11-14 - Actors

accepted techniques of movement and support as used in contemporary theatredance, i.e., classical ballet, modern, modern jazz, ethnic, tap and soft shoe.No Actor shall be required to perform any feat or act that places him in imminentdanger or is inherently dangerous, nor shall any Actor be required to perform in acostume or upon a set that is inherently dangerous.Equity shall have the sole right to determine what constitutes “extraordinary risk” asdefined herein, and may in its discretion order that such risks be removed from theproduction. Equity’s decision shall in no way reduce the Actor’s right to properinsurance coverage under the provisions of this contract.(I) Place of Engagement. The theatre location may not be designated as the placeof engagement except where the Actor’s bona fide residence prior to auditioning isin the vicinity of the theatre.23. DEPUTIES.Deputies of Equity shall be permitted in each Company. Whenever a Chorus isemployed, there shall be Deputies for Chorus Singers and for Chorus Dancers, inaddition to a Deputy for Principal Actors.Deputies of Equity must be elected and functioning at all times in each Company. Therehearsal may be extended no more than 15 minutes to compensate for the time usedfor the election.In the event the Deputy leaves the Company or resigns as Deputy, a new Deputyelection must be held immediately and is to be called and conducted by either theoutgoing Deputy or the Stage Manager.After any Deputy election the appropriate Equity office shall be immediately notified bythe newly elected Deputy of the results of said election, preferably by telephone.24. DISCRIMINATION FOR UNION ACTIVITY.The Producer shall not dismiss or otherwise penalize any Actor for fulfilling his duties orobligations as a Deputy or an Equity member.In the event the employment of a Deputy is terminated, the Producer will, at the timenotice is given, furnish the reasons, in writing, for this termination to both the Deputyand Equity simultaneously.Any Equity member who claims that the Producer has given him notice or otherwisepenalized him for fulfilling his duties as an Equity member may present his case toEquity, which shall give the Producer an opportunity to be heard if he so desires. IfEquity is satisfied that such activities are the real cause of dismissal or of any penalty, itmay permit the Actor’s claim to be arbitrated and shall have the power to determine thecharacter and the amount of the claim to be submitted.Whenever an Equity Deputy and/or member is dismissed or otherwise penalized, Equityshall investigate the reasons for such dismissal or penalty. If the Executives of Equityare satisfied upon investigation that said Deputy and/or member was dismissed orotherwise penalized for fulfilling his duties or obligations as a Deputy or Equity member,they shall have the right to permit arbitration of the Deputy’s or member’s claim anddetermine the character and amount of the claim to be submitted. Such claim shall be28