BALLET WEST/AMERICAN GUILD OF MUSICAL ARTISTS

I. MakeupAll makeup and makeup adjuncts shall comply with all regulations of the FederalDrug Administration.1. The EMPLOYER will instruct all makeup artists employed to take allnecessary steps to avoid contamination between ARTISTs, includingpossible contamination from utilizing the same water and/or applicatorwhen applying makeup on more than one ARTIST.2. Body makeup shall mean any makeup applied to the full torso and/or fullleg(s), except to cover suntan, or sunburn or tattoos. Any ARTISTrequired to wear body makeup shall be compensated one-half (½) hourovertime. ARTISTs will be provided with additional supplies in order toassist them in removing body makeup if so requested. An ARTIST shallnot be required to use body makeup unless suitable bathing facilities andhot water are available for removal of the makeup. If hot water andshower facilities are not available, body make-up will not be required.3. For makeup above the neck there shall be suitable bathing facilities andhot water available. The EMPLOYER must provide an alternative methodof makeup removal (e.g. “Wet wipe” disposable pre-moistened cloths)when these conditions are not met.J. Costumes, Shoes, and WigsAll costumes, costume accessories, shoes and wigs will be issued by theEMPLOYER.1. The EMPLOYER will supply kneepads for any ARTIST who is requiredto kneel in rehearsal and, when possible, for performance.K. AGMA Regulations For Safety With Swords or Knives (or other props used asweapons)The EMPLOYER agrees that whenever a production requires the coordinatedmovement of swords, knives or props used as weapons, the following regulationsshall apply, and further, these regulations shall be issued to and shall be read byall ARTISTs who are assigned and who accept stage business requiring the use ofswords.1. The EMPLOYER shall engage an Expert who shall be thoroughly familiarwith the proper use and maintenance of the weapons required in theproduction, and who, in turn, shall designate a Fight Captain to superviserehearsals and pre-performance warm-ups in the Expert’s absence. TheExpert will instruct all ARTISTs, covers and Stage Directors in the properand safe use of the weapons. This shall be a prerequisite prior to theissuance of any weapons to any ARTIST for any rehearsal or performance.No one may overrule the Expert’s judgment in this regard.