AEA Lab or Staged Reading Contract - LOA to Off Broadway?

[megf]

Hi gang -

The subject came up today, in session for one of my projects, of doing a "39 hour" reading. I've never heard about this (just the standard 29-hour readings.) Some sources tell me it's a tiered reading contract, referenced to the Off Broadway rulebook. Pays $300/Actor, and no health or pension contribution.

Does anyone have literature on or experience in this? A call to AEA is in the works, of course - but I'd love to know folks who've worked with this particular arrangement on the ground, so to speak.

Thanks, SMN!

[NomieRae]

I've done a few of these, and it is very similar to the 29 hour staged reading as far as guidelines. Every time I've come across one there has been a rider from AEA to help explain the details, so I'm sure you'll get your answers there.