Hi all,
Long time since I've posted on here last, but I'm having trouble finding a piece of information in the Equity SPT rulebook, and I'm hoping someone on here will have had a similar experience in the past and know the answer:
Later this summer, I'll be working as the PSM for a small regional theatre on SPT contract. The theatre is running two shows (one musical, one play) in repertory, with Equity Principals and non-equity ensemble. Looking toward putting together the production calendar, I'm trying to determine whether the weekly rehearsal hours stipulated in 47(H)(2) apply to both shows, or applies to each show individually.
Put differently, if the company is a Category 3, then the weekly limit is 30 hours of rehearsal for the Equity actors. Is there any way that's 30 hours per show, or is that 30 hours total (in which case, I'm limited to calling the Principals for 5 hours a day)? While we're at it, if the cast votes to allow the 7/8 weekday rehearsal -- 47(H)(1)(a) -- does that open up those hours to 42 (e.g. 7 / day), or am I still constrained by the 30 hours?
As I'm writing this, is it possible this is something determined by whether the actors signed one contract for both shows, or two contracts (one per show)?
Any guidance would be very helpful!!
Thanks,
Ben