MSUA Rulebook 11-14 - Actors

(C) These monies are not refundable and shall be used to provide health benefits forthe Actor.(D) The Producer further agrees to be bound by the Agreement and Declaration ofTrust establishing the aforesaid Health Trust Fund, including all its rules andregulation and any and all amendments and modifications thereto which may beadopted by its Trustees during the term of this Agreement.31. HOUSING AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION.(A) Housing Requirements. It shall be the Producer’s obligation and responsibility tolocate and reserve suitable Equity approved air-conditioned living accommodationssituated within a 25-mile radius of the theatre for all Actors employed whose placeof residence as listed with Equity is more than 50 miles from the theatre location.[See also Rule 55(C), SALARIES.](1) Actors earning more than three times the minimum salary per week shall beresponsible for the cost of their housing unless otherwise negotiated with theProducer. Actors earning less than twice the minimum salary per week mayelect to receive the full Per Diem as listed in Rule 55(C) and becomeresponsible for the total cost of their housing or they may elect to accept theProducer provided housing and allow the Producer to take the per diem housingdeduction as listed in Rule 55(C). Actors earning between twice and three timesthe minimum salary per week shall have single occupancy housing provided atno cost to the Actor. Per diem shall not be required unless otherwise negotiatedwith the Producer. The Producer may, at his option, include double occupancyaccommodations on the housing list offered to Actors. In no case shall anyActor pay more than 50% of the cost of a shared room. The Producer shall notbe responsible for the locating of housing for the Actor's family or pets.2/21/11 to 10/30/1110/31/11 to 10/28/12Producer ProvidedSalary Ranges Housing Per Diem$884 to $1767 YES YES$1768 to $2652 YES NO$2653 and above NO* NO*$902 to $1803 YES YES$1804 to $2706 YES NO$2707 and above NO* NO** Actors whose performance salary is more than 300% of the minimum who are paid minimum salaryduring rehearsal may opt out of the Producer provided housing during the rehearsal period and receivethe full per diem to apply toward housing of their choice.32