Common use of Preparation for Clause in Contracts

Preparation for. ‌ The Artist shall arrive at the first staging rehearsal for a production knowing by memory the music and text of the role for which the Artist has been engaged. All chorus scores must be provided by and returned to the Engager. If an Artist is engaged to perform a work outside the standard repertoire for which the translation or vocal score is not readily available at retail outlets, then the Engager must provide the score at least eight (8) weeks prior to the beginning of rehearsals. Except in the case of new works, the Engager shall notify the Artist of the translation, version, cuts, interpolations, dialogue additions and/or deletions, and cadenzas of each opera assigned at the time the Opera Agreement Engagement Contract is signed. If not yet known, the Engager shall provide the Artist with all foregoing information at least six (6) weeks prior to the first rehearsal of said opera. Failure to so notify shall render the following paragraph null and void. In the event that the Artist is inadequately prepared to rehearse and/or perform by reason of not knowing the text and music by memory of the role for which the Artist is engaged, the Engager may schedule special coaching outside the rehearsal hours at the Artist's expense in which case Equity shall be immediately notified. Should the Artist remain inadequately prepared to rehearse and/or perform, after receiving coaching, the Engager may request Equity's permission to terminate the Artist's Opera Agreement Engagement Contract. When Equity agrees to the termination of the Artist's Opera Agreement Engagement Contract, the Artist shall be paid such expenses and remuneration as agreed between Equity and the Engager. In the event that Equity and the Engager fail to reach agreement concerning the payment of such expenses and remuneration, then Equity may request that the dispute be arbitrated.