Unit Companies Clause Samples

Unit Companies. A Theatre may present a Unit Company composed of International Artists no more than once per season or contract year under the following conditions: (1) Prior to the first performance of the engagement of the Unit Company, the Theatre shall make a lump sum payment to the Equity-League Pension Trust Fund. Such payment shall be equal to 8% of weekly category minimum per Actor per week. (2) The Theatre shall engage a Stage Manager from the first day of rehearsal at the Theatre, for the duration of the presentation.

Unit Companies. Upon notice to Equity, the Producer may present a Unit Company (1) When such a Unit Company is presented by a seasonal Producer, the following applies: (a) No later than four weeks prior to the first performance, the Producer shall make a lump sum payment to the Equity-League Pension Trust Fund. Such payment shall be equal to 8% of weekly category minimum per Actor per week. (b) The Producer shall engage an American Stage Manager under the terms of the applicable category from the first day of rehearsal at the theater, for the duration of the presentation. (2) The Producer of single productions may produce one such Unit Company per contract year under the Off-Broadway Contract. Such productions shall also engage an American Stage Manager under the terms of the applicable Category from the first day of rehearsal at the theater, for the duration of the presentation. (3) A Unit Company is defined as an organization: (a) that will perform at least one full production from its repertoire for a limited engagement not to exceed 20 weeks; (b) that is of internationally recognized status and considered to be of the highest artistic standard and reputation; (c) that has been established and performing for at least one year; and (d) that has a cast complement for the subject production in which at least 75% of the members have had a substantial and sustained relationship with the unit company for at least one year prior to the U.S. engagement.

Unit Companies. Upon notice to Equity, the Producer may present a Unit Company, no more than once per season or contract year under the following conditions: (1) When such a Unit Company is presented by a seasonal Producer, the following applies: (a) No later than four weeks prior to the first performance, the Producer shall make a lump sum payment to the Equity-League Pension Trust Fund. Such payment shall be equal to 8% of weekly category minimum per Actor per week. (b) The Producer shall engage a Stage Manager experienced in working under the Off-Broadway Contract under the terms of the applicable category from the first day of rehearsal at the theater, for the duration of the presentation. (2) The Producer of single productions may produce one such Unit Company per contract year under the Off-Broadway Contract. Such productions shall also engage a Stage Manager experienced in working under the Off-Broadway Contract under the terms of the applicable Category from the first day of rehearsal at the theater, for the duration of the presentation. (3) A Unit Company is defined as an organization: (a) that will perform at least one full production from its repertoire for a limited engagement not to exceed 20 weeks; (b) that is of internationally recognized status and considered to be of the highest artistic standard and reputation; (c) that has been established and performing for at least one year; and (d) that has a cast complement for the subject production in which at least 75% of the members have had a substantial and sustained relationship with the unit company for at least one year prior to the U.S. engagement.