Each Collectively Bargained Agreement (CBA) is bargained by a committee of members with experience in the appropriate arena (e.g., members with experience in LORT negotiate the LORT contract). They negotiate with a group of producers who represent management in that arena. The agreements generally last three to five years, and include terms of compensation, property rights protections, working conditions and the obligations of both Artist and Employer.
BROADWAY |
OFF-BROADWAY |
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| The SDC-Broadway League Agreement covers 1st class Broadway/ sit down productions and 1st class touring activity. For more information about the BROADWAY Contract, please contact: Mauro Melleno ext. 237 | MMelleno@SDCweb.org  BOOKLET | RATES | TOURS |
The SDC/League of Off-Broadway Theatre and Producers Agreement covers Commercial and Not-for-Profit theatres of 100-500 seat capacity in New York City. For more information about the OFF-BROADWAY Contract, please contact: Randy Anderson ext. 232 | RAnderson@SDCweb.org BOOKLET | RATES |
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LEAGUE OF RESIDENT THEATRES (LORT) |
COUNCIL OF RESIDENT STOCK THEATRES (CORST) |
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| The SDC/League of Resident Theatres Agreement covers not-for-profit professional regional theatres throughout the country.For more information about the National LORT Contracts, please contact: Randy Anderson ext. 232 | RAnderson@SDCweb.org Kristy Cummings ext. 231 | KCummings@SDCweb.org Adam Levi ext. 245 | ALevi@SDCweb.org BOOKLET | FORM | RATES |
The SDC/Council of Resident Stock Theatres Agreement is subdivided into four classifications and covers mostly summer stock productions.For more information about the CORST Contracts, please contact: Randy Anderson ext. 232 | RAnderson@SDCweb.org BOOKLET | FORM | RATES |
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ASSOCIATION OF NON-PROFIT THEATRE COMPANIES, NYC (ANTC) |
REGIONAL MUSIC THEATRE (RMT) |
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| The SDC/Association of Non Profit Theatre Companies Agreement covers theatres operating separately and independently within the five boroughs of New York City.For more information about the ANTC Contract, please contact: Randy Anderson ext. 232 | RAnderson@SDCweb.org BOOKLET |FORM | RATES |
The SDC/Regional Musical Theatre Agreement covers many CLO (Civic Light Opera)-type theatres.For more information about the RMT Contracts, please contact: Kristy Cummings ext. 231 | KCummings@SDCweb.org FORM |
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DINNER THEATRE AGREEMENT (DTA) |
OUTDOOR MUSICAL STOCK (OMS) |
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| The SDC/Dinner Theatre Agreement covers productions which includes food service.For more information about the DTA Contracts, please contact: Adam Levi ext. 245 | ALevi@SDCweb.org BOOKLET | FORM |RATES |
The SDC/Outdoor Musical Stock Agreement covers large outdoor amphitheatres but now also includes some larger indoor theatres.For more information about the OMS Contracts, please contact: Adam Levi ext. 245 | ALevi@SDCweb.org BOOKLET | FORM | RATES |
SHAKESPEARE AGREEMENT
The Shakespeare Agreement is for theatres and festivals primarily involved in the production of Shakespeare’s works. This contract sets minimum compensation and health contribution amounts based on a theatre’s category. The pension contribution is 8% for all categories. The determination of a theatre’s category takes into account an organization’s annual income, the number of productions per season, the top ticket price, the number of days the director/choreographer is in residence and the number of performances of a production. This category is determined per production. Also included are provisions for rehearsing in rotating repertory, fight choreography and short term choreography. Like the Tier contract, there is no union security requirement on the Shakespeare contract.
Shakespeare contracts must be filed prior to the first rehearsal with accompanying health and pension contributions.
For more information or to have the Shakespeare Agreement sent to you electronically, please contact:
Kristy Cummings
ext. 231 | KCummings@SDCweb.org
REGIONAL COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT
As of January 1, 2007 producers wishing to hire SDC members for commercial productions in 100-499 seat theatres outside NYC must use the Regional Commercial Agreement (RCA).
This is a promulgated agreement, not collectively bargained.
The SDC Member must be sure that:
SDC Contract Representatives are notified of the activity with enough notice to ensure that the producer posts bond prior to the first rehearsal and that the contract is completely executed and filed with SDC prior to the commencement of rehearsals.
Regional Commercial contracts WILL NOT be accepted by SDC if received after the commencement of rehearsals, and SDC members may be subject to fines for working without a filed contract.
For more information about the Regional Commercial Contract, please contact:
Randy Anderson
ext. 232 | RAnderson@SDCweb.org
Mauro Melleno
ext. 237 | MMelleno@SDCweb.org
THE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT FORM
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TIER CONTRACTS
The Tier Contract should be used for productions at Theatres that are not covered by or referenced to a collectively bargained agreement or subject to the Regional Commercial Contract. The Tier Contract sets compensation minimums based on seating capacity, number of performances and ticket price. Property rights and rights of first refusal are protected under the Tier Contract. The Employer will be responsible for a pension contribution of 8% of all compensation, plus a fixed health contribution.
The electronic Tier Contract form has been designed to calculate the appropriate tier automatically. Employers should complete the form electronically and allow the form to calculate the Tier category. The contract form will provide the proper Tier classification as well as the appropriate health contribution. Once the contract has been completely filled in, print, sign and mail copies, along with the appropriate health and pension contributions, to the SDC.
The Tier Contract is NOT for use on commercial productions outside of NYC in theatres with seating capacity of 100-499. Unless a production falls under the jurisdiction of another collectively bargained agreement, the Regional Commercial Agreement should be used for such activity.
For more information about the TIER Contract, please contact:
Randy Anderson
ext. 232 | RAnderson@SDCweb.org
Kristy Cummings
ext. 231 | KCummings@SDCweb.org
Adam Levi
ext. 245 | ALevi@SDCweb.org
| Click here For Tier Agreement and Contract form |
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For a list of employers who filed a Tier contract in 2010click here.
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
The following is the SDC Policy regarding members working in a college or university setting:
Full-time teachers who direct student productions as part of their teaching assignments are not required to file SDC contracts.
Director/Choreographers jobbed into a college or university for the specific purpose of directing or choreographing any production are required to file a contract.
Guest or part-time teachers must determine if more than 50% of their time is spent directing and/or choreographing. If so, an SDC contract must be filed.
Academic institutions such as High Schools, Community Colleges, Certification Programs, Colleges and Universities can use the Academic Tier Contract, which was developed to address and accommodate the particular needs of such institutions.
Some academic institutions have difficulty signing contracts with outside unions due to state regulations or other reasons. In such cases, members can file the Academic Tier Contract through PES Payroll, Spotlight Payroll, or use the University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA) contract. These companies provide services as Employer of Record to academic institutions on behalf of SDC members. Below are links to PES, Spotlight and U/RTA.
THE ACADEMIC TIER AGREEMENT AND FORM
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For more information about Contracts for Academic Institutions, please contact
Randy Anderson
ext. 232 | RAnderson@SDCweb.org
Kristy Cummings
ext. 231 | KCummings@SDCweb.org
Adam Levi
ext. 245 | ALevi@SDCweb.org
SPECIAL CONTRACTS
The Special Contract is available for use only when pre-approved by SDC for projects that are either exempt under SDC Work Rules, do not fall under a collectively bargained agreement or not appropriate to the Tier contract. Projects for Special contract use will include but may not be limited to: Benefits, Concerts, Cruise Ships, Industrials, and Readings.
Producers and SDC members interested in requesting the Special contract may do so by clicking on the request link below. Based on the submitted information, SDC will determine whether the activity is appropriate for the Special contract.
Special contracts must be filed prior to the first rehearsal with accompanying pension and health contributions. Late contracts WILL NOT be accepted by SDC if received more than 90 days after the first rehearsal.
For more information about the SPECIAL Contract, please contact:
Adam Levi
ext. 245 | ALevi@SDCweb.org
IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A SPECIAL CONTRACT, YOU MUST FILL OUT THE ONLINE APPLICATION. TO APPLY, CLICK HERE.
REQUIRED SDC LOGOS FOR PROGRAMS AND OTHER PRINTED MATERIAL
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NYMF CONTRACTS
The NYMF Contract should be used only for productions that are part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). The NYMF Contract sets a minimum compensation and the Employer is responsible for a pension contribution of 8% of all compensation plus a fixed health contribution of $500. Property Rights and rights of first refusal are protected under the NYMF Contract
The NYMF Contract is NOT for use on any other productions including other New York City festivals.
NYMF Contracts must be filed prior to the first rehearsal with accompanying pension and health contributions.
For more information or to have the SDC/NYMF Contract sent to you electronically, please contact:
Kristy Cummings
ext. 231 | KCummings@SDCweb.org
or
Mauro Melleno
ext. 237 | MMelleno@SDCweb.org
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