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

(j) Compensation for rehearsals shall commence from the time of the call for suchrehearsals and conclude at the time of the scheduled end of rehearsal. In the event an Artist isdismissed prior to the end of the scheduled rehearsal, the Artist will be compensated as if theArtist has rehearsed.(k) (1) The Employer agrees that if during a performance week any trip exceedseight (8) hours in length, the number of free rehearsal hours granted the Employer during suchperformance week are to be reduced by the number of hours any trip exceeds eight (8) hours.(2) The Employer further agrees that if any trip exceeds eight (8) hours, thenon that day the Employer shall not call any rehearsal.(l) Employer agrees that when the Company travels, rehearses and/or performs in thesame day, the total number of hours shall not exceed nine (9) hours. AGMA agrees that on dayswhen rehearsals are substituted for performances, the number of rehearsal hours otherwisepermitted, subject to the limitations above, may be increased by two (2) additional hours exceptthat the total time of travel and rehearsal for such days shall not exceed a total of nine (9) hours.The foregoing notwithstanding, it is agreed that during performance weeks in the City ofOrigination, an Artist may be required to rehearse not more than four (4) hours per day onnonperformance days except that on one (1) nonperformance day, five (5) hours of rehearsalmay be permitted. The rehearsal on the day before the performance day can be used only torehearse the repertoire to be performed within the next seven (7) days thereafter. At the ArtisticDirector’s sole discretion, during performance weeks within the parameters of subparagraph22(a)(2), the number of hours permitted in an Artist’s work day and/or work week without theArtist receiving Overtime Pay may be as provided in subparagraph 22(a)(2).(m) AGMA agrees, upon application by the Employer, to grant said Employer awaiver of the rehearsal provisions as set forth in subparagraph 22(g) of the Agreement, providedthe Employer submits adequate proof to AGMA that a rehearsal was solely called due to anemergency, and provided the Artists so rehearsed are those who are required to be rehearsedbecause of the emergency. If such waiver is granted the Employer agrees to pay the Artistsovertime compensation as provided in subparagraph 22(b) of the Agreement.(n) The Artist shall not be penalized for refusal to rehearse and/or perform on aconcrete floor, even though it may be covered with linoleum.(o) In the theater, there shall be a minimum one (1) hour interval between the end ofthe last rehearsal and the scheduled warm-up prior to a performance. In the event the lastrehearsal prior to a performance is at the studios, there will be a one and one-half (1½) hourinterval prior to the scheduled warm-up.(p) If a rehearsal is called after a Matinee Performance, there shall be a one and onehalf(1½) hour interval between the closing time of the Matinee and the first rehearsal call exceptif the Artists elect to have a shorter interval.19