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bullet Posted: 4/06/08 at 9:36am
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We just told the cast and crew they had another show.  They grumbled, but what could they do?  They are under contract to us-heh, heh, heh...

How does that work? I don't think I've seen anything resembling a biding legal contract at any of the community theaters where I've worked. As cast or crew I would only feel morally obligated to the performance dates I originally volunteered for. That's not to say I wouldn't do it, but if I had a conflicting previous obligation I'd have no problem declining.
 
It's easy, when the crew and cast sign on, they have a contract - it states things like no alcohol or drug usuage in the theater, prompt arrival, strike duty and the like, laong with a warning that if we do an extra show, they are expected to participate.  I
 
If we add a show, we usually know pretty early in the rehearsal process, but we have added shows at the last minute (i.e. a few days later) and we've never had a problem with anyone refusing. 
 
We also benefit from having a solid core of actors/actresses and crew who have been with the theater for years in some cases and put it first.  They know all the in's and out's and they know better than to try and schedule anything during our run.
 
Of course, we do deal with emergency absences, illness, death, accidents that sort of thing, but we haven't had a cast or crew member refuse to work an additional performance since I've been with the theater.
 
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bullet Posted: 4/07/08 at 3:37am
I tried the Mutual Obligation Agreement only once, when I directed 'A chorus Line'. But being an old softy I never followed thru with it's breach & consequences.
Mainly because most here are members of at least 3 Groups each. Especially the 'Luvvies' & 'Twirlies'. So it is not worth the paper it is written on, in fact most male warm props & Techies don't pay group membership fees. So are not that concerned, they just front up at another group,who offers them a role or part, without auditioning!
{Not that I have ever had to or held auditions for a techie anyway!.Wink
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bullet Posted: 4/07/08 at 9:13am
That's the thing is you have to follow through with your threats.  thankfully, the policy has been in place at the theater for years, so it's just SOP for us now. 
 
Ooo, auditions for techs - wouldn't that be great to have so many you'd have to?  Now, that would be SM heaven...
 
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bullet Posted: 4/07/08 at 11:33am
Thank you SO much to everyone who replied. I had a feeling it was a bit easier than we were being led to believe.  It's good to know it's an option in the future!
 
 
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bullet Posted: 4/07/08 at 6:34pm
Now I'm starting to have that dream where the show that closed last Sunday isn't really over and I've forgotten all my lines! Seriously.
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