Contract 2012-2015 - American Guild of Musical Artists

(g) While on tour and in any city for one (1) week or longer, the Employer
will provide a company class taught by rehearsal director/guest teacher of not less than one and
one-half (1½) hours prior to rehearsal a minimum of two (2) times during such week excluding
load-in days.
(h) The Artist shall be given one 5-minute break for each hour of rehearsal
following a 55 or 60 minutes rehearsal period. If the Artist is required to rehearse in costume,
the Artist shall be given five (5) minutes to get out of costume and, if the rehearsal is more than
60 minutes, an additional five (5) minutes to get back into costume, in addition to the five (5)
minute break.
D. PERFORMANCE AND REHEARSAL CONDITIONS
The Employer agrees to take all responsible steps in an effort to obtain the following
performance and rehearsal conditions:
1. Prior to the commencement of rehearsals and performances: All stage and
rehearsal spaces must be inspected by the Stage Manager and the AGMA Delegate. These
spaces must be mutually approved and not deemed dangerous by the AGMA delegate and
Employer representative. This inspection is of utmost importance for abnormal conditions such
as outdoor theaters.
2. Employer will make best efforts to maintain the temperature at 72º, and no
Artist shall be required to rehearse or perform when the temperature drops below 70 degrees
(Fahrenheit) or exceeds 90 degrees (Fahrenheit) in the place of rehearsal or performance, or
below 21.1 Celsius or above 32.2 Celsius. This guideline shall apply to changing room, fitting
rooms, photographer studios and other locations in which the Artist must work. Emergency
attire for outdoor performances will be selected and fitted prior to departure from the City of
Origination, and the AGMA Delegate(s) will be notified when this has been completed.
3. The Artist shall not be penalized for refusal to rehearse and or perform on
a concrete or carpeted floor even though it may be covered with linoleum.
4. Crossovers must be sufficiently lighted and uncluttered so as to prevent
accidents and facilitate quick crossovers.
5. Rehearsal, dressing room and performance facilities:
(a) In each theater where the Artists shall perform there shall be a
sufficient number of chairs and mirrors in each dressing room, as well as reasonably accessible
toilet and washing facilities backstage for both men and women.
(b)
All rehearsal and dressing rooms shall be thoroughly cleaned.
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