Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of The Players! We welcome those who appreciate and understand the significance of the theatre and the history that lives within the walls of this incredible building. Please read this letter carefully and in its entirety to understand the admissions process and to ensure there are no delays in the consideration of your application.
All candidates must be proposed and seconded by members in good standing of the club. Your Proposer and Seconder will be able to answer any questions you have about the club and will be your mentors and guides in the admissions process.
Everything you need to get started is included in this packet. Please fill out the Membership Application and Billing Information forms clearly and completely and give it to your Proposer, who will be responsible for submitting it to the Admissions Committee. Once your Proposer has submitted your application, you will be contacted within two weeks to schedule your interview with the Admissions Committee. Interviews are generally held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the club. Once your interview has been scheduled, you will be provided a guest card that will allow you to utilize the club with limited privileges pending a decision on your application. Your name will be given to the front door to allow for entrance to the clubhouse and service in the Grill. Please pay by credit card at the time of service while using your guest card.
If you are interested in being a member of The Players, but do not yet have a Proposer, please contact the Membership Committee by emailing [email protected] with “Membership Inquiry” in the subject line, along with a statement explaining your interest in the club. The Membership Committee will contact you to arrange for you to meet several members.
Please note two special programs in celebration of the club’s 125th anniversary. First, the club is offering a reduced initiation fee of $125 to any new member who pays the first years’ dues in full upon joining the club. Second, the club is offering a dues rate of $1500 for the first year of membership for members of actors’ unions (SAG-AFTRA and Equity). These programs are good for candidates who apply by December 31, 2014.
If you should have any questions your Proposer and Seconder are unable to answer, please contact the Admissions Committee at [email protected] with “Application Question” in the subject line. Best,
Nichole Donje’ and Joe Gehring Admissions Committee Co-Chairs
16 Gramercy Park South, New York, New York 10003 • (212) 475-6116
Page 1 Membership Application
Candidate’s Name: Date:
Membership Type: Please see “Dues and Fees” for descriptions and requirements for membership types.
! Resident ! Non-Resident Class 1 ! Non-Resident Class 2 ! Youth ! Spouse ! 4-month Guest ! Actors Union (2014 only)
Membership Class: ! Dramatic Profession ! Literature ! Painting / Visual Arts ! Sculpture ! Architecture ! Music ! Patron or Connoisseur of the Arts
COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY PROPOSER WITH SIGNATURES
PROPOSER’S STATEMENT
Proposer’s Name:
Proposer’s Contact Information
Phone: Email:
I am a member in good standing of The Players and hereby propose the above-named candidate for membership in The Players.
Proposer’s Signature: Date:
SECONDER’S STATEMENT
Seconder’s Name:
Seconder’s Contact Information
Phone: Email:
I am a member in good standing of The Players and I hereby second the proposal of the above-named candidate for membership in The Players.
Seconder’s Signature: Date:
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Candidate’s Name:
Date of Birth: Members must be at least 21 years old. Youth members must be under 35 years old.
Contact Information
Home Address:
Cell Phone: Home Phone:
Email:
Professional Information
Profession:
Employer/Business:
Business Address:
Position: Business Phone:
Address to be used for correspondence: ! Home ! Business
Education and Training
Club and Organization Memberships
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Candidate’s Name:
Brief Biographical Statement Please include any additional documents you would like the Admissions Committee to consider, e.g., résumé, headshots, articles, etc.
Spouse Name: Please provide this information if you are requesting a Spouse Guest Card. Members may request the issuance of a Spouse Guest Card for spouses and domestic partners. Spouse Guest Cards entitle the holder to enter the clubhouse, use the Grill and attend club events. Spouse Guest Card holders are not entitled to book rooms and spaces in the clubhouse as members, do not have privileges at reciprocal clubs and cannot vote on club matters. By requesting a Spouse Guest Card, you agree to be responsible for the cardholder’s conduct and charges.
I hereby express my desire to be a member of The Players and have provided all of the necessary information requested in this application. I agree to be bound by the Constitution of the club and the House Rules adopted thereunder, and accept the provisions thereof as a condition of my election to membership. I understand that a misrepresentation or omission of facts would be sufficient cause for cancellation of consideration for membership or expulsion from The Players should I have been admitted. I also understand and agree that I have a continuing obligation to advise the Players of any changes to the information provided.
Candidate’s Signature: Date: Billing Information
Please complete entire form. Your application will not be accepted without this form.
Candidate’s Name:
New members are committed to one (1) full year of membership, including initiation fee, quarterly capital improvement assessments, and dues.
Dues may be paid annually or in monthly installments. First years dues must be paid upfront to qualify for the 2014 reduced initiation fee. Please select an option: ! Annually ! Annually first year, monthly after the first year ! Monthly
Members must maintain a valid credit card on file with the club to ensure prompt payment of balances. Please provide your credit card information below.
! Visa ! Mastercard ! American Express ! Discover
Card Number: Exp. Date:
Name (as it appears on card):
Billing Address:
By signing below, you authorize The Players to charge your credit card for your initiation fee, dues and all monthly billed amounts. If your credit card s declined, any unpaid balances are subject to a finance charge of 1.5% per month. You may update your payment information by contacting the office at (212) 474-6116 or completing a new Billing Information form at any time.
Signature: Date: Non-Resident Declaration
To assist the Admissions Committee ascertain your correct classification for membership, please complete the statement below before a notary public if you are applying for Non-Resident Membership Class 1 or Class 2 classifications.
Check one:
_____ I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I have neither a principal place of residence nor a place of business within fifty (50) miles of the City Hall in New York, New York.
_____ I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I have neither a principal place of residence nor a place of business within two hundred (200) miles of the City Hall in New York, New York.
If the above situation should change, I agree to notify the Secretary of The Players in writing within seven (7) days.
Name (please print):
Signature:
Sworn to before me:
Notary Public The Basics
Website: ThePlayersNYC.org
Address: 16 Gramercy Park South New York, New York 10003
Phone: (212) 475-6116
Hours: Clubhouse Mondays through Thursday, 10am-midnight Fridays, 10am-1am
Bar Service Mondays through Friday, 5pm-11:45pm (last call 11:15pm) Fridays, 6pm-12:45pm (last call 12:15pm)
General Rules: The dress code in the clubhouse is business casual. Torn jeans, shorts, tank tops, gym wear (e.g., sweatpants, yoga pants, running shorts, t-shirts) are prohibited. Event-specific dress codes must be observed.
The Players is a non-smoking establishment.
No outside food and drink is allowed in the clubhouse. Complimentary coffee, tea and water is available in the Grill after 4pm.
Wifi is available throughout the clubhouse for members. The password is available at the front desk.
Tipping is not allowed. Members will be asked to contribute to an annual holiday fund.
Large bags and coats are to be checked at the front desk.
Members are invited to bring visitors to the club. Visitors must be accompanied by a member at all times. Visitors may use credit cards in the Grill; cash is not accepted.
Mobile telephones may not be used in the clubhouse in the presence of other members or visitors. Mobile telephones and other electronic devices must remain in silent mode.
Members are responsible for all club policies, including the House Rules and Customs.
Booth Room: The Players Foundation for Theater Education maintains the historic Edwin Booth room and makes it available for viewing by members of The Players. The key is available at the front desk.
Gramercy Park: The Players has access to Gramercy Park. The key is available at the front desk when the park is open. Please be sure to maintain the key in your possession until it is returned to the front desk. The key is required both to enter and to exit the park.
Membership Questions: Please contact S. Brian Jones at (212) 475-6116
Dues and Fees
Please note that all amounts are subject to New York State sales tax (8.875%).
Initiation Fee $1,500
For 2014 only, the initiation fee is $125 if the first year’s dues are paid in advance.
Annual Dues Dues may be paid annually or in monthly installments.
Resident Members $2,000
Actors Union Members $1,500 This dues category is available only for actors who provide a current union card and who apply for membership in 2014. This special dues rate is applicable for the first year only.
Non-Resident Members Class 1 $1,000 This category is available for members who have neither a principal place of residence nor a place of business within fifty (50) miles of the City Hall in New York City. Applicants for this category must submit a declaration to this effect.
Non-Resident Members Class 2 $750 This category is available for members who have neither a principal place of residence nor a place of business within two hundred (200) miles of the City Hall in New York City. Applicants for this category must submit a declaration to this effect. Youth Members $1,000 This category is available for members who are under the age of 35. Applicants for this category must provide proof of age.
Spouse Members $1,000 This category is available for members who are spouses of members in good standing. Spouses of members in good standing will not be subject to an initiation fee.
Spouse Guest Members No Charge Members in good standing may request Guest Member Cards for their spouses. Guest Member cards entitle the holder only to the use of the clubhouse. Guest Members do not have voting rights or access to reciprocal clubs, and may not book rooms as members.
4-Month Guest Members $400 for four months Applicants must be proposed by a (payable immediately) member in good standing who will be financially responsible for the guest member. A guest member may not charge to a house account, but can pay for services in the clubhouse by credit card. If a guest member joins the club, the dues paid will be applied to his or her initiation fee.
Capital Improvement Assessments $50 quarterly Members will be assessed for capital improvement expenses on a quarterly basis.
Billing Policies: Members must have a valid credit card on file.
Members will receive monthly statements showing any dues owed and house charges incurred during the month. Members may opt to receive the statements by email or mail.
Payment of all balances are due by the end of the month in which a statement is sent. Unpaid balances are subject to a finance charge of 1.5% per month.
Members whose accounts are in arrears will be posted to the membership and club privileges will be suspended until the account is made current.
Billing-related questions should be referred to S. Brian Jones at (212) 475-6116. Members’ Responsibilities
Financial Responsibilities: Candidates accepted for membership are responsible for a full year of membership dues, whether dues are billed annually or on a monthly basis.
All members must have a current credit card on file at all times.
In the unlikely event of an assessment, all resident and nonresident members will be charged. Spouse and international members are the only classes exempt from this charge.
A quarterly capital improvement charge of $50.00 plus tax will appear on members’ bills in January, April, July and October and is due upon receipt. Spouse and international members are the only classification excluded from this charge.
Members experiencing financial difficulties who wish to be placed on honorary withdrawal must notify the office as soon as possible to have their account frozen. An honorable withdrawal will not take effect until all house charges have been paid. Members on honorary withdrawal may not enter the clubhouse as another member’s visitor.
Members no longer interested in membership are required to notify the office in writing of their decision to resign. Members who resign with a balance outstanding will not be permitted to rejoin until that balance has been paid.
Conduct within the Clubhouse: The Players is a private social club. Members are free to bring visitors to the club, but are responsible for them at all times. Members must be sure to communicate the club’s policies, including the dress code, to their visitors. Visitors who do not comply with these policies may not be admitted or may be asked to leave.
Mobile telephones may not be used in the clubhouse in the presence of other members or visitors. Mobile telephones and other electronic devices must remain in silent mode.
Celebrity members are members and have a right to their privacy. Requesting autographs, photos and/or approaching is not allowed. Events and Spaces
The club has numerous events throughout the year, from staged readings and jazz concerts to monthly networking events and fundraisers. Please be sure to check the Upcoming Events and Calendar sections on the club’s website (ThePlayersNYC.org) regularly.
A weekly update email goes out to all members to inform them of any updates, changes, events, or news. Please add [email protected] to your safe senders list. If within one month of your official acceptance you have not received an email please first check your spam box, or contact the Admissions Committee to ensure you have been added to the members’ email list.
Regular Events
Meet Your Fellow Players and Friends This monthly cocktail party is generally held in the Great Hall on the first Thursday of each month from 6 to 7:15pm. Many members and their visitors stay for dinner in the Dining Room after the cocktail party.
Writers@thePlayers Experience the process of writing a play as an audience guest. Writers@thePlayers generally meets twice a month, please be sure to check the calendar and email listings for updates.
Poetry at The Players For information, please contact Brenda Gelles at [email protected] or leave a note for her at the front desk.
Book Club and Poetry at The Players The Book Club generally meets on the second Thursday of each month from 6 to 7pm in the Library. For a list of upcoming books or for information on Poetry at The Players, please contact Brenda Gelles at [email protected] or leave a note for her at the front desk.
The Players Creative Workshop PCW generally meets on the third Monday of each month to read and work on original material by our authors and our actors. If you would like to attend a session, a show, or receive more information please send an email to [email protected].
Pool Table
The pool table in the Grill is open to all members and their visitors. If the table is being used, place your name on the chalkboard to play. Pool players are restricted to three frames when others are “up” waiting for the table. For more information or to arrange lessons (free to members), you may contact David Copeland, Chair of the Pool Committee, at [email protected] or leave a note for him at the front desk.
Rooms and Spaces in the Clubhouse
The rooms and spaces in the clubhouse may be booked by members for parties, meetings and events. A member designated in advance must be attendance at all booked events. If a designated member is not in attendance, the member who made the booking will be subject to the room charge applicable to non-members and a 6-month suspension on member bookings.
Members in good standing may reserve the Library or the Burman Room for one evening per month at no charge. Reservations will be subject to a $100 charge if setup by club staff is required. Members who cancel a reservation within 24 hours of the time of the reservation will be subject to either a $100 cancellation charge or a 6-month suspension on reservations (at the member’s election). Members who do not show up for a reservation without canceling will be subject to both a $100 cancellation charge and a 6-month suspension on reservations. (If emergency circumstances apply, such circumstances should be explained to the Managing Committee for possible waiver of such charges or suspensions.)
The club is happy to distribute information about members’ events in email updates. Fliers for members’ events should be provided in both pdf and text formats well in advance of the event for approval by management.
For information on fees for bookings, catering and other services, please contact Robbin Richardson, the club’s Director of Operations, at [email protected] or (212) 474-6116. Reciprocal Clubs
The Players has many reciprocal clubs available to its members all over the world. For local clubs, you can simply show your membership card upon entry to be welcomed. You are encouraged to check whether reservations are necessary. You will be responsible for all charges at the time you incur them.
For reciprocal clubs outside New York City, you should request a letter of introduction from The Players. Details for all reciprocal clubs can also be found on the club’s website (ThePlayersNYC.org).
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