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: Page 2 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 Page 3 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.