2021-2024 Independent Theatre Agreement (ITA)
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Independent Theatre Agreement 2021-2024 Material Terms Minimum fees for 2021 shall apply from May 31, 2021 to June 27, 2021 Minimum fees for 2021-2022 shall apply from June 28, 2021 to June 26, 2022 Minimum fees for 2022-2023 shall apply from June 27, 2022 to June 25, 2023 Minimum fees for 2023-2024 shall apply from June 26, 2023 to June 23, 2024 All minimum fees and other monetary amounts 2021 - 2024 are as specified in the 2021-2024 Independent Theatre Agreement Fee Booklet Independent Theatre Agreement Material Terms Table of Contents PREAMBLE 1 (A) Agreement ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 (B) Purpose ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 (C) Equity ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 1:00 RECOGNITION OF EQUITY AND THE APPLICATION OF THE AGREEMENT 1 2:00 COMMUNITY ENGAGED ACTIVITY 1 3:00 EQUITY MEMBERSHIP AND AUTHORIZATION 2 3:01 Equity Members in Good Standing ----------------------------------------------------- 2 3:02 Authorization ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 (A) Equity Member --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 (B) Non-Member ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 3:03 Deductions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 (A) Payment of Equity Dues --------------------------------------------------------- 3 (B) Equity Member Benefits --------------------------------------------------------- 3 (C) Other Deductions ------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 3:04 Discounted Ticket Policies ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3 4:00 LAWS GOVERNING THE ITA 3 4:01 Provincial Jurisdiction ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 4:02 Statutory Conflicts --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 4:03 Canadian Statutes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 4:04 Provisions Affected -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 5:00 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ARTIST 4 5:01 Independent Contractor -------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 5:02 Membership in Equity ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 5:03 Rules and Regulations --------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 5:04 Absences from the Theatre's Point of Origin ----------------------------------------- 4 5:05 Impairment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 (A) Ability to Perform ------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 (B) Termination ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 5:06 Exclusive Service of the Artist ------------------------------------------------------------ 4 6:00 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS 5 6:01 Management Rights ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 7:00 EQUITY MEMBER'S OBLIGATION TO EQUITY 5 7:01 ITA Engagement Contract ---------------------------------------------------------------- 5 7:02 Equity Constitution and Bylaws ---------------------------------------------------------- 5 7:03 Discipline of Members ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 8:00 CANADIAN ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION - SPECIAL PROVISIONS 6 8:01 Benefit Performances ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 8:02 Membership Meetings - Privilege of Artists to Attend ------------------------------ 6 8:03 Special Power to Act for Artist ----------------------------------------------------------- 6 (A) Authority ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 (B) Consent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 (C) Representation --------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 8:04 Equity Liaisons and Authorized Representatives ----------------------------------- 6 (A) Equity Liaisons --------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 (B) Authorized Representatives ---------------------------------------------------- 7 ITA 2021-2024 | Page i Table of Contents 8:05 Company Meetings -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 (A) Secret Ballot ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7 (B) Alteration to the Standard ITA Engagement Contract ------------------- 7 (C) Attendance -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 (D) Determination of Executive Director of Equity ----------------------------- 7 8:06 Auditions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Preamble --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 (A) Notice of Auditions ---------------------------------------------------------------- 7 (B) Roles Previously Cast ------------------------------------------------------------ 7 (C) Notification of a Role Depicting a Character with a Disability ---------- 7 (D) Audition Submission Prohibition ----------------------------------------------- 8 (E) Annual Auditions ------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 (F) Priority Scheduling ---------------------------------------------------------------- 8 (G) Attendance -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 (H) Nudity --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 (I) Casting Authority Present ------------------------------------------------------- 8 (J) Assignment of Casting Prohibited --------------------------------------------- 8 (K) Evening Auditions ----------------------------------------------------------------- 8 (L) Audition Space Prohibitions ----------------------------------------------------- 8 (M) Audition Facilities ------------------------------------------------------------------ 8 (N) Audition Space Accessibility Considerations ------------------------------- 9 (O) Venue Suitability ------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 (P) Individual Auditions --------------------------------------------------------------- 9 (Q) Requirement for Actors to Sign-in --------------------------------------------- 9 (R) Audition Information Sheet ------------------------------------------------------ 9 (S) Maximum Number of Calls ------------------------------------------------------ 9 (T) Participation in Another Actor’s Audition Call ------------------------------ 9 (U) Recording of Auditions ----------------------------------------------------------- 9 (V) Self-Tape and Video Conferencing Submissions ----------------------- 10 (W) Requirement to Provide a Musical Accompanist ------------------------ 10 (X) Dance Surfaces ------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 (Y) Change Facilities ---------------------------------------------------------------- 10 (Z) Specifically Requested Material --------------------------------------------- 10 (AA) Requested Material Availability ---------------------------------------------- 10 (BB) Callback Auditions --------------------------------------------------------------- 10 8:07 Musical Theatre Auditions --------------------------------------------------------------- 10 (A) Groups for Dance Calls -------------------------------------------------------- 10 (B) Chorus Auditions ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 (C) Pre-Rehearsed Dance --------------------------------------------------------- 10 ITA 2021-2024 | Page ii Table of Contents 9:00 HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION 11 Preamble -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 9:01 Not In OUR Space! Program ----------------------------------------------------------- 11 9:02 Harassment --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 9:03 Reporting Harassment and Resolution Process ---------------------------------- 12 9:04 Requirement to Report ------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 9:05 Relief of Termination Payment --------------------------------------------------------- 12 9:06 Dispute Between Equity and the Theatre ------------------------------------------- 12 9:07 Discrimination ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 (A) Discrimination Prohibition ----------------------------------------------------- 12 (B) Termination Due to Discrimination is Prohibited ------------------------ 12 (C) Artist Not Required to Render Services ----------------------------------- 12 (D) Discrimination Due to Pregnancy or Parental Status ------------------ 13 (E) Discrimination for Association Activity ------------------------------------- 13 9:08 Non-Disclosure Agreements and Reprisal ------------------------------------------ 13 10:00 ACCESS, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-OPPRESSION 14 10:01 Acknowledging Systemic Oppression and Exclusion ---------------------------- 14 10:02 Commitment to Anti-Oppression and Inclusion ------------------------------------ 14 (A) Joint Undertaking ----------------------------------------------------------------