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To discuss which form of Equity contract may apply to an engagement, please contact an Equity Business Representative. The information contained on Equity's website is for information purposes only. In the case of a discrepancy between information stated here and Equity's specific agreements and policies, the terms of the respective agreement or policy shall prevail.
The Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA) is negotiated between Equity and the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT). Many professional regional theatre companies across Canada are signatories to this Agreement, which includes clauses regarding the following activities:
55:00 - Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA)
56:00 - Musical Theatre
57:00 - Workshops and Readings
58:00 - Commercial Theatre
The 2009-2012 CTA has been ratified.
All new rates go into effect on Monday, August 24, 2009.
The Stratford Shakespeare Festival Addendum to the CTA (2009-2012) was recently renegotiated with Stratford Festival and is now with the Equity membership for ratification. The Addendum relates solely to engagements at the Festival.
The Independent Theatre Agreement (ITA) for 2006-2009 is similar to the CTA but used for professional theatre companies which are not members of PACT.
The 2006 - 2009 ITA has been extended for one year. The new ITA minimum fees apply from August 24, 2009 to June 27, 2010.
The Industrial Shows Policy to the ITA applies to a live promotional production to the public, or productions by a corporate entity, or presented in a corporate (non-traditional) setting.
The Guest Artist Policy is the instrument by which a member of Equity may be engaged to appear in non- or semi-professional productions (as defined by Equity). The 2009-2014 Guest Artist Policy came into effect on Monday, September 7, 2009 and will remain in effect until Sunday, September 7, 2014.
The two-tiered minimum fee structure is essentially a simplified form of the company category calculation. The first tier of minimum fees applies to engagements engaged in productions which are presented in a venue of less than 300 seats and with a ticket price that does not exceed $30. The second tier of minimum fees, reflecting a 30% premium, would apply if either the capacity of the venue in which the production will be presented is 300 seats or more, or the ticket price is $30 or more.
The Independent Artists Projects Policy (the “Indie”) is a set of conditions developed by Equity to address the needs of artists producing independent theatre. The 2009-2010 Indie Policy takes effect November 2, 2009.
Under the Indie Policy, a producer may apply to defer a portion of the weekly fee to recoupment from box office proceeds. A detailed application to access the terms of the INDIE Policy must be received at least 30 days prior to the beginning of any production.
The Small Scale Theatre Addendum is an addendum to the Independent Theatre Agreement which provides alternative, non-traditional, terms and conditions of engagement. The SSTA is intended to be used by companies which are in the initial stages of development, or which by by the nature of their work, don’t conform to the standard working conditions of the ITA, or for producing a project for which the script development, rehearsal, and/or manner of performance requires by its nature a departure from the standard working conditions of the ITA.
Compensation for performers under the SSTA is based on a per performance fee, plus three per performance fees for three extended rehearsal (tech) days. Rehearsal of up to 84 hours (not including the tech days) can be spread over any number of weeks and is included within the per performance fee. Any further rehearsal is additionally compensated on an hourly basis.
Under the SSTA, Directors and Choreographers may be engaged pursuant to the special category or “G” category minimums of the Independent Theatre Agreement, and Stage Management may be engaged pursuant to the “G” category minimum fees of the ITA.
The Co-op Guidelines (member access only) apply to Equity members who produce collectively for a single activity or production. Managements are not permitted to "host" co-ops and co-productions with existing producers are also prohibited. The Co-op Application (member access only) form is also available online.
The Fringe Application (member access only) allows Equity members to participate in this groundswell of theatrical activity.
The Guidelines for Benefits and Fundraisers allows members to give of their time for a reduced fee to fundraising for theatres and other charitable causes.
The Alberta Ballet Agreement (2006 - 2010) is negotiated between Equity and the Alberta Ballet.
The Canadian Ballet Agreement with the National Ballet of Canada (2007 - 2010) is negotiated between Equity and the NBC.
The Canadian Ballet Agreement with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (2008 - 2011) is negotiated between Equity and the RWB.
The Canadian Dance Policy (2009-2014) is the instrument by which an Artist who is a member of Equity may be engaged for short-term engagements in independent dance productions, for season length engagements with dance companies not currently adhered to a fully professional agreement, or for engagements under other non-traditional models depending on the circumstances.
The Canadian Opera Agreement (COA) 2007-2010 is negotiated between Equity and the Canadian Opera Company (Toronto).
The Independent Opera Producers Agreement (IOPA) 2007-2010 applies to all professional opera engagers who are not gignators to the COA, OPA or VOA.
The Opera Producers Agreement (OPA) 2007-2010 is negotiated between Equity and Calgary Opera, Edmonton Opera, Manitoba Opera Association, Opera Ontario, Opera Lyra Ottawa, Pacific Opera Victoria and Opera Atelier.
The Vancouver Opera Agreement 2009-2014 is negotiated between Equity and Vancouver Opera Association.
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Equity Agreements