Common use of Surfaces Clause in Contracts

Surfaces. Artists shall not be required to dance on concrete or marble floors. Neither shall Artists be required to rehearse or perform on any other surface which is unsafe or may be the cause of an injury to an Artist. The Stage Manager and the Equity Deputy will consult with the Engager or the Engager's representative (if available) if it appears that the performing surface is unsafe or may be the cause of an injury to an Artist. The Stage Manager, Deputy, and Engager's representative and a dancer chosen by the dancers to represent them, if dance is involved, shall consult with Equity to determine whether or not the rehearsal or performance can take place in a safe manner. In an emergency where a representative of Equity cannot be reached, this determination may be made without consultation with Equity provided that Equity is informed of the situation as soon as possible. The Engager and Equity agree to consult with each other if it appears a raked stage is unsafe or may cause injury to an Artist in order to arrive at a decision to protect the physical safety of the Artists involved. For the purposes of this Clause an unsafe rake shall be considered to be one that exceeds an incline of one (1) inch per ten (10) inches. Prior to the construction of any raked stage where the incline will be greater than one (1) inch per ten (10) inches, the Engager shall promptly notify Equity of such plans and provide such information as Equity may reasonably request.

Surfaces. Artists shall not be required to dance on concrete or marble floors. Neither shall Artists be required to rehearse or perform on any other surface which is unsafe or may be the cause of an injury to an Artist. The Stage Manager and the Equity Deputy will consult with the Engager or the Engager's representative (if available) if it appears that the performing surface is unsafe or may be the cause of an injury to an Artist. The Stage Manager, Deputy, and Engager▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'s representative and a dancer chosen by the dancers to represent them, if dance is involved, shall consult with Equity to determine whether or not the rehearsal or performance can take place in a safe manner. In an emergency where a representative of Equity cannot be reached, this determination may be made without consultation with Equity provided that Equity is informed of the situation as soon as possible. The Engager and Equity agree to consult with each other if it appears a raked stage is unsafe or may cause injury to an Artist in order to arrive at a decision to protect the physical safety of the Artists involved. For the purposes of this Clause an unsafe rake shall be considered to be one that exceeds an incline of one (1) inch per ten (10) inches. Prior to the construction of any raked stage where the incline will be greater than one (1) inch per ten (10) inches, the Engager shall promptly notify Equity of such plans and provide such information as Equity may reasonably request. See also Clause 19:14.