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. Below are links to the appropriate contract and/or terms of each SDC Agreement.

♦   If you are a producing member of the Broadway League, click here to download the Broadway Development Contract.

♦   If you are a member of the Off-Broadway League, click here to download the Off-Broadway developmental work forms.

♦   If you are a member of the Association of Non-Profit Theatre Companies, click here to download the ANTC form contract.

♦   If you are producing under the SDC-LORT Agreement, click here to download the LORT developmental work forms.

♦   The promulgated SDC Development Contract (available below for download) is the correct contract for development projects produced by employers that are not covered under the above Agreements, and which meet the following criteria:

1. Work done with actors whether “around the table” or “on its feet

2. No box office income

3. Not open to the press

4. Rehearsal period does not exceed three (3) consecutive calendar weeks

5. For any work with actors that results in any box office income, that is open to the press, and/or exceeding three consecutive calendar weeks of rehearsal, please contact SDC to determine the appropriate contract.

FOR DOWNLOAD:

PROMULGATED SDC DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT (effective 1/1/24)

♦   The promulgated SDC Remote Work Contract (available below for download) is the correct contract for development projects produced remotely by employers that are not covered under the above Agreements and which meet the following criteria:

1. Work under this Agreement shall be defined as work with (an) Actor(s)

2. Generates no ticketed income

3. The rehearsal period does not exceed two (2) consecutive calendar weeks

4. Rehearsal and/or presentations occur on any online platform.

5. For work resulting in income and/or exceeding two consecutive calendar weeks of rehearsal, contact SDC to determine the appropriate contract.

FOR DOWNLOAD:

  PROMULGATED SDC REMOTE WORK CONTRACT

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

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