Employment Agreement, Actors
_______________________, referred to as the EMPLOYER, and ____________________, referred to as the ACTOR, agree:

ACTOR is engaged to perform the part of ___________________________ in a play entitled
_______________________ herein referred to as the “play.” ACTOR warrants that he has had a full opportunity to review the script and directions of the play.

ACTOR shall attend _______________________ rehearsals, as the same are scheduled by the EMPLOYER, and shall participate in the same in good faith and shall fully and professionally cooperate with the directors and producers and other support staff selected by the EMPLOYER. In addition, ACTOR shall participate in such promotional events as may be requested by the EMPLOYER.

The term of employment under this agreement shall be for the run of the play beginning on ________________________ and concluding on _________________________, unless earlier terminated as provided herein, or, unless the production is closed earlier, in which case the agreement shall terminate at the close of the production.

ACTOR grants to EMPLOYER the right to use ACTOR’s name and image in connection with advertising of the play, including the right to use of video and audio clips not exceeding 30 seconds within commercial or promotional material.  ACTOR explicitly gives up any rights to residuals or other payments related to this production being taped, filmed, videoed, or otherwise duplicated and used in the future for any purpose whatsoever.

In consideration of the artist’s services the Manager shall pay to the artist $_____ (________________ & _____/100 dollars) for every performance to be paid weekly.

The services to be performed herein are agreed by the parties to be unique and personal, and ACTOR agrees that he shall be subject to an injunction requiring that the ACTOR refrain from any acting, direction or other employment related to acting or entertainment throughout the world during the term of this agreement except herein.

Prior to the scheduled termination herein, the EMPLOYER in its sole discretion may terminate this contract and pay herein shall end with the performance immediately prior to the termination for: artistic reasons, with the judgment of the EMPLOYER being final; acts, including acts during the personal time of the ACTOR which adversely affect the reputation of the production, with the judgment of the EMPLOYER being final, or, failure of the ACTOR to appear for rehearsal or other commitments provided for herein.

Dated: ________________                    
________________________________    Social Security Number: ______________
For _______________________ By Actor

_______________________________
For ____________________ By Employer
 
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