The Academic Tier is for use by academic institutions such as High Schools, Community Colleges, Certification Programs, Colleges and Universities and was developed to address and accommodate the particular needs of such institutions.

The SDC/Association of Non Profit Theatre Companies Agreement covers theatres operating separately and independently within the five boroughs of New York City in theaters ranging between 100 and 499 seats.

The SDC-Broadway League Agreement covers first-class commercial productions on Broadway, sit down productions outside New York City, first-class touring activity and all Broadway League developmental activity.

The SDC/Council of Resident Stock Theatres Agreement is subdivided into four classifications and covers mostly summer stock productions.

Developmental work includes readings, labs, and workshops. The terms may vary depending on the specifics of the project and the arena in which the work is being performed.

The Digital Stage Production Agreement is applicable to productions directed or choreographed by SDC Members that will be delivered via a virtual platform only, with no live in-person audience.

The SDC/League of Resident Theatres Agreement covers not-for-profit professional regional theatres throughout the country.

The SDC/Producers Association of New England Area Theatres (NEAT) Agreement covers theatres operating separately and independently within the greater Boston area.

The SDC/League of Off-Broadway Theatre and Producers Agreement covers both Commercial and Not-for-Profit theatres in New York City with a seating capacity of 100-500 seats.

The SDC/Outdoor Musical Stock Agreement has traditionally covered large outdoor amphitheatres but now also includes some larger indoor theatres.

Producers wishing to hire SDC Members for commercial productions in theatres with 100-499 seats outside NYC must use the Regional Commercial Agreement (RCA). This is a promulgated agreement, not collectively bargained.

The SDC/Regional Musical Theatre Agreement covers professional theatres across the country whose primary focus is producing musical theatre.

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.

The Tier Contract is for use by not for profit Theatres that are not covered by or referenced to a collectively bargained agreement or subject to the Off-Broadway, ANTC, or Regional Commercial Contract. The Tier Contract may also be used by commercial Producers not covered by or referenced to a collectively bargained agreement operating in theatres with 99 seats or less.

The promulgated SDC Remote Work Contract is the correct contract for development projects produced remotely by employers that are not covered under our Agreements and which meet the following criteria.