pittsburgh ballet theatre, inc. - American Guild of Musical Artists

16. CLOSING TIME OF PERFORMANCEThe Employer agrees that in the event a performance shall be concluded after 11:30 p.m.or if the performance exceeds three (3) hours in length from curtain time, each Artist shall becompensated at the rate of one-half (½) the hourly overtime rate for each half-hour or fractionthereof during which the Artist is required to perform after 11:30 p.m. or in excess of three (3)hours from curtain time, provided, however, that if the conclusion of the performance wasdelayed by circumstances as outlined in subparagraph 44 (Force Majeure or similarcircumstances), the Employer shall not be liable for the compensation outlined above.17. INTERMISSIONS(a) The Employer agrees that there shall be a fifteen (15) minute intermissionbetween ballets and/or acts of ballets which require a change of costume and/or makeup byArtists appearing in both ballets or both acts of the same ballet. Intermission time shall beginfrom the time of final curtain following the end of curtain calls.(b) There shall be a call ten (10) minutes prior to the appearance of the Artist in suchsecond ballet advising the Artists that they shall be required on stage five (5) minutes after suchcall.(c) No rehearsals, walk-throughs, stagings and/or spacing will occur during anyintermission unless requested by an Artist or in an emergency situation.18. MATINEE PERFORMANCESThe Employer agrees that there shall be a minimum period of three (3) hours interveningbetween the conclusion of matinee performance and the commencement of the eveningperformance during which period the Artist may not be required to rehearse, travel and/orperform. However, there may be a two (2) hour intermission during Nutcracker seasons. In the2003-04 season only, there may be a two (2) hour intermission between any Sundayperformances.19. SINGING AND SPEAKING ROLESAn Artist shall be compensated $8.00 per performance for singing and/or speaking ten(10) words in a ballet or dance work. An Artist who sings or speaks more than ten (10) words ina ballet or dance work shall receive $35.00 per performance in addition to weekly contractualcompensation.20. LAYOFFS(a) If an Artist is called upon to perform one (1) or more performances during alayoff week, the Employer must pay the Artist his/her full regular weekly performance salary.(b) The Employer may layoff Artists in the City of Origination without anycompensation. The Employer agrees that all employment outside the City of Origination shall15