Press Night definition

Press Night. The performance when the critics are invited. Previews: Performances before the first night (press night) where there is a paying audience. These are not considered part of the run. These performances are the conclusion of the rehearsal process and provide the actors with the chance to experiment on stage in front of an audience. During the previews, the running time and pace of the performance become apparent, and the director may make cuts, or change the production in other ways as a result of this information. Producer: An entity or individual who leads the production process. They decide on a project, raise the capital, engage the creative team and artists, plan logistics, plan and execute a marketing strategy, monitor and respond to box office intake, provide management support to the company, etc. Also, the producer must ensure that the business aspects of this process make coherent financial sense and that the project will succeed. The producer(s) usually enjoy a profit incentive.
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  • The above rules for breaks and any break infringement payments will therefore apply from Press Night onwards.

  • Principals should also note that depping is not allowed during previews or the week including Press Night, and that no more than two deps will be engaged for any single performance.

  • Expenses: The Theatre will pay to the Writer one economy class round trip air fare for the Writer's personal use from the United Kingdom to New York City and the costs of equivalent transportation to and from other cities where the Play is to be presented prior to New York City together with living expenses of a minimum of $250 (two hundred and fifty dollars) per day (inclusive of hotel costs) for a period not exceeding ten days and including the first Press Night performance in New York City.

  • The costs of hospitality for guests attending Press Night or agreed promotional events shall be shared equally between The Company and the Producer and deducted from the Settlement unless agreed in writing otherwise in advance.

  • Principals should also note that depping is not allowed during previews or the week including Press Night, and that, typically, no more than two deps will be engaged for any single performance - any depping requests that take the total number of deps in a single performance beyond two will only be permitted at the discretion of the Head of Music.

  • For a play or musical, an Artist’s duties shall be taken as being those undertaken following the Press Night.

  • For a revue, the duties shall be taken as being those undertaken by the end of the Week after the Week containing the Press Night.

  • Following the Press Night performance, if a production continues for more than eight performances the musician’s performance fee will be uplifted as detailed for the remaining performances.

  • A Walking Understudy may terminate the employment at any time at least 26 Weeks after the West End Press Night by giving the Manager notice in accordance with clause 7.1.2.5.

  • The manager shall make a further payment of two thousand five hundred pounds (£2,500) as an advance payment against future royalties on the first Press Night of the Play or within two (2) months of the first payment whichever is the earlier.