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.
For SDC’s Updated Guidance for the Performing Arts issued March 21, 2022, click here.
TO APPLY FOR THE SPECIAL CONTRACT, PLEASE EMAIL DIRECTOR OF CONTRACT AFFAIRS KRISTY CUMMINGS AT KCUMMINGS@SDCWEB.ORG.
SAMPLE SPECIAL CONTRACT (for reference only)