This is my ballot I use for equity, with the % needed - this is for LORT
AEA First Rehearsal Equity Ballot
The Option for a One-Hour Meal Break (During Rehearsal at the Rehearsal Hall):
In accordance with Rule 50-E-1, the company may reduce the regular 1 1/2 hour meal break during the rehearsal period to 1 hour.
Often actors prefer to do this as it reduces the span of day. The one-hour would be an option, and we would not always be taking a one-hour break.
____ Yes, I agree to the option to reduce the meal break to 1 hour.
____ No, I do not agree to reduce the meal break. I prefer a 1 1/2 hour break.
This option requires a 2/3-majority vote to pass.
The option for a One and 1/2 Hour Meal Break:
In accordance with Rule 50-E-3, the company may reduce the regular 2-hour meal break during the preview/performance period to 1 1/2 hours prior to the half-hour call. (Note during tech rehearsals, the break time only needs to be either 1 ½ hours or 1 hour depending on the previous vote.)
Often actors prefer to do this as it reduces the span of day. This would be an option, and we would not always be taking a 1 1/2 break.
____ Yes, I agree to reduce the meal break to 1 1/2 hour.
____ No, I do not agree to reduce the meal break. I prefer a 2-hour break.
This option requires a simple majority vote to pass.
The option for an Occasional Six-Hour Rehearsal Block:
In accordance with Rule 50-C-2, the company may agree to use a 6-hour rehearsal block only if it constitutes the entire schedule for the day and the cast is given at least 12-hours notice.
____ Yes, I agree to the use of the 6 hour rehearsal block.
____ No, I do not agree to the use of the 6 hour rehearsal block.
This option requires a 3/4-majority vote to pass.
The Option for a Week of Six-Hour Hour Rehearsals:
In accordance with Rule 50-C-2 (a), the company may agree to use a 6-hour rehearsal block six times a week, with an additional two hours a week allowed for costume or photo calls. These 38 hours would constitute the entire workweek.
____ Yes, I agree to the use of the week of 6 hour rehearsal blocks.
____ No, I do not agree to the use of the week of 6 hour rehearsal blocks.
This option requires a ¾ majority vote to pass.
The Option for a Rehearsal On A Two-Show Day
In accordance with Rule 50-C-4 a rehearsal may only be scheduled on a two-show day if it is not the only two-show day in the week, and the cast approves by a majority of a vote. Please note: that if we vote NOT to rehearse on a two-show day, rehearsal on a one show day may be increased to 5 ½ hours without a meal break, instead of the standard 5 hours.
____ Yes, I agree to a rehearsal during a two-show day, as allowed by rule 50-C-4.
____ No, I do not agree to a rehearsal during a two show day.
This option requires a majority vote to pass.
Do you agree to allow an archive videotape of a regularly scheduled performance per Equity rules?
____ Yes, I agree to allow a regularly scheduled performance to be videotaped for archival purposes.
____ No, I do not agree to the show being videotaped for archival purposes.
This requires a 3/4-majority vote to pass.
