Contract 2012-2015 - American Guild of Musical Artists

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Suspension from trapeze, wire or like contrivance more than four (4) feet
above stage floor;
Performing on stilts or like devices which place Artist’s feet more than
four (4) feet above stage floor;
Operating explosive or pyrotechnic devices;
Handling fire or performing near or around fire; or open flames including
Any other form of high risk feat endangering Artist(s) to injury as
mutually determined by a local AGMA Committee and the Employer prior
to the first (1 st ) performance
Notwithstanding the foregoing performing on any construction or apparatus built above
the stage floor or orchestra pit, regardless of height, shall not be considered “Extraordinary Risk”
if it is of such stability, width and protective dance ability and having such railings as may be
necessary so as to assure the safety of the Artists as mutually determined by a local AGMA
Committee and the Employer.
For each instance of Extraordinary Risk the Artist shall be compensated at the rate of
$42.00 for each on-stage technical rehearsal, each Dress Rehearsal and each performance.
If the agreed upon conditions of Exhibit 2 are met by the Employer, the use of sharp
weapons, swords, and or other props used as weapons, shall not ordinarily be considered
Extraordinary Risk.
Notwithstanding any exception noted above, any performance in which an Artist is
required to either i) jump to or from a height of more than four (4) feet above the stage floor or
ii) perform on any raised construction or apparatus that is less than three (3) feet in width on any
side, shall be considered an “Extraordinary Risk” performance.
2. Master Class - An Artist teaching a Master Class will be paid a minimum
of $200.00. A Master Class shall not exceed two (2) hours in duration.
3. Lecture Demonstrations - Artists involved in lecture demonstrations will
receive a minimum of two hundred dollars ($200.00). The coordinator of the lecture
demonstration will receive an additional fifty dollars ($50.00).
4. Overtime Rate - The “Overtime Rate” shall be the hourly rate of $42.50
payable in one-half (1/2) hour increments. Artist taking over rehearsal for an artistic/ rehearsal
director shall be paid at the Overtime Rate payable in one-half (1/2) hour increments.
5. Penalty Rate - The “Penalty Rate” shall be the hourly rate of payment of
$57.50 payable in one-half (1/2) hour increments.
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