Showcase Code--6 Consecutive Days

[Thespi620]

Hi all,
I'm working a showcase code this summer and I've run into a question regarding the work week.

We open July 12 and run two F S Su weekends. Currently, July 8-11 are our tech dates, with July 7 off. This gives us 7 days in a row of rehearsal & performance. Section 12(G) of the Code states:
"There shall be one full day off after every six days of rehearsal and/or performance."
Director says we're allowed 7 days of consecutive work, provided there is a full day off on either end, but I cannot find any clause permitting this. It'd certainly be helpful, and it makes sense for tech week, but I want to find the rule before I schedule that week.

Any insight?

[babens]

I've never seen this rule your director is referencing in print in any Showcase.  It may have been an exception that was granted once by Equity and he is just assuming it is always allowed, or he could be remembering it from another contract he has worked under.  Definitely check with Equity on this.

[Maribeth]

I've never worked the showcase code but have had this happen with a specific waiver from AEA under another contract. Contact your rep.

[MatthewShiner]

Yeah, the director might be confused, as this is allowed in other contracts, but if the showcase code says after six you need a day off . . . you need to talk to AEA.

[nick_tochelli]

Unless the code was changed since I last did a showcase, 7 works days in a row is verboten. Not even something you can negotiate with Equity for overtime pay in my experience. 6 day work week.