Beginning of Clause Samples

Beginning of. Rehearsals begin with the date when the Actor is first called. If the Producer chooses to start with a reading to or by the Company or a part thereof, said reading is a part of and shall begin the rehearsal period. If the Producer wishes to employ an Actor for such a reading and the Actor's contracted rehearsal period has not yet commenced, the Producer may offer the Actor the opportunity to participate in the reading provided the Actor is paid not less than two- sixths of minimum rehearsal salary and the Actor's participation is strictly voluntary. It is expressly understood that the Actor's participation in the reading may not be a condition of employment. (For requirement of Stage Managers at rehearsals see Rule 68, STAGE MANAGERS.)

Beginning of. Employment 1

Beginning of. (1) Rehearsal salary shall begin with the date specified on the Actor's individual contract. Subsequent to the signing of an HAT contract, the Actor may agree to attend no more than three days of pre-rehearsal within a seven day period, prior to the start of the Actor's contracted rehearsal period. If the Actor does attend, the Producer shall pay for one week of the applicable health rate plus pension for the three-day period, and the Actor shall receive one-sixth rehearsal salary for no more than 1/6th of the allowable weekly hours in the Tier for each day. The period between this pre-rehearsal and the Actor's actual first day of rehearsal shall not exceed two weeks. For requirement of Stage Managers prior to and at rehearsals, see Rule 64 STAGE MANAGERS AND ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS. (2) The Producer and/or Stage Manager must notify Equity of the time and place of the first day of rehearsal at least two days prior to the first rehearsal.

Beginning of. Rehearsals begin with the date when the Artist is first called. If the Producer chooses to start with a reading to or by the Company or a part thereof, said reading is a part of and shall begin the rehearsal period. If the Producer wishes to employ an Artist for such a reading and the Artist's contracted rehearsal period has not yet commenced, the Producer may offer the Artist the opportunity to participate in the reading provided the Artist is paid not less than two-sixths of minimum rehearsal salary and the Artist's participation is strictly voluntary. It is expressly understood that the Artist's participation in the reading may not be a condition of employment. (For requirement of Stage Managers at rehearsals see Section 51, STAGE MANAGERS.)