Common use of Beginning of Clause in Contracts

Beginning of. Rehearsals begin with the date when the Actor is first called. If the Producer chooses to start with a reading to or by the Company or a part thereof, said reading is a part of and shall begin the rehearsal period. If the Producer wishes to employ an Actor for such a reading and the Actor's contracted rehearsal period has not yet commenced, the Producer may offer the Actor the opportunity to participate in the reading provided the Actor is paid not less than two- sixths of minimum rehearsal salary and the Actor's participation is strictly voluntary. It is expressly understood that the Actor's participation in the reading may not be a condition of employment. (For requirement of Stage Managers at rehearsals see Rule 68, STAGE MANAGERS.)

Beginning of. Rehearsals begin with the date when the Actor is first called. If the Producer chooses to start with a reading to or by the Company or a part thereof, said reading is a part of and shall begin the rehearsal period. If the Producer wishes to employ an Actor for such a reading and the Actor's contracted rehearsal period has not yet commenced, the Producer may offer the Actor the opportunity to participate in the reading provided the Actor is paid not less than two- two-sixths of minimum rehearsal salary and the Actor's participation is strictly voluntary. It is expressly understood that the Actor's participation in the reading may not be a condition of employment. (For requirement of Stage Managers at rehearsals see Rule 68, STAGE MANAGERS.)