The Special Contract is available for use only when pre-approved by SDC for projects that are either exempt under SDC Work Rules or any SDC minimum basic Agreement. Projects for Special Contract use may include but are not limited to: Benefits, Concerts, Cruise Ships, Industrials. For Readings / Workshops please use the SDC Development Contract.

Producers and SDC Members interested in requesting the Special contract may do so by clicking on the application link below. Based on the submitted information, SDC will determine whether the activity is appropriate for the Special Contract.

Special Contracts must be filed prior to the first rehearsal.

Special Contracts must be mailed in with the appropriate health and pension payments in two separate checks– one made out to “SDC-League Health Fund” and the other to “SDC-League Pension Fund.” Contracts and health & pension payments should be mailed to the following address:

321 W 44th Street Suite 804 New York NY 10036-5477

Once SDC reviews and approves the contract and the benefit checks are received, an approved copy will be sent to both the SDC Member and Employer.  Late contracts WILL NOT be accepted by SDC if received more than 90 days after the first rehearsal.


PLEASE NOTE: COVID-19 Safety Protocol Review Process

For All Companies (NEW 9/1/22) :

  1. SDC has updated its COVID-19 Safety Protocol Guidelines in response to the current stage of the pandemic, CDC guidance, and recommendations from the SDC Expert Medical Advisory Board.
  2. The SDC COVID-19 Safety Plan Rider can be used by all companies not just those having 100% vaccination rates. Please review the updates that are outlined within the Rider.
  3. Employers and Members must sign the SDC COVID-19 Safety Plan Rider as part of the SDC contract, which requires the employer to affirm they have implemented the required layers of protection against the spread of COVID-19 in their workplace and are aware of SDC’s additional recommendations. This rider must be returned to SDC along with the appropriate contract.

For SDC’s Updated Guidance for the Performing Arts issued March 21, 2022, click here.

TO APPLY FOR THE SPECIAL CONTRACT, CLICK HERE

sm-pdf  SAMPLE SPECIAL CONTRACT  (for reference only)

sm-pdf  Special Project Agreement