Sample Contract for Fight Director

Performing Arts Organization: [Organization Name]
Fight Director: [Fight Director Name]

This contract (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on the date of acceptance by the Fight Director, and is by and between [Organization Name] (“Producer”), and [Fight Director Name] (“Fight Director”).

1. Engagement:
Producer hereby engages Fight Director to design and choreograph the fight scenes for the theatre production of [Production Name] (“Production”). Fight Director shall be responsible for designing and choreographing the fight scenes of the Production, including but not limited to rehearsing the fight scenes with the actors and ensuring the safety of all cast and crew during fight rehearsals and performances.
2. Deliverables:
Fight Director shall be responsible for the following deliverables:
- Attend all production meetings and rehearsals as scheduled by Producer
- Design and choreograph the fight scenes of the Production, including rehearsing the fight scenes with the actors and ensuring the safety of all cast and crew during fight rehearsals and performances
- Collaborate with the director and other members of the creative team to incorporate the fight scenes into the overall vision for the Production
- Maintain the confidentiality of all information and materials related to the Production
- Adhere to professional standards of conduct and behavior at all times

Producer shall be responsible for the following deliverables:

- Provide Fight Director with the necessary scripts and any other relevant materials
- Provide Fight Director with a schedule of production meetings and rehearsals in advance
- Pay Fight Director the agreed upon compensation in a timely manner
1. Timeline:
The term of this Agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and shall continue until [End Date] or completion of the run of the Production, whichever occurs first. Rehearsals shall take place from [Rehearsal Start Date] to [Rehearsal End Date].
2. Compensation:
In consideration for the services to be rendered by Fight Director hereunder, Producer shall pay Fight Director the sum of [Compensation Amount] per week. Payment shall be made on a biweekly basis. Fight Director shall also be entitled to a share of the net profits of the Production, as determined by Producer in its sole discretion.
3. Termination:
This Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time, for any reason, upon written notice to the other party. In the event of termination by Producer, Fight Director shall be entitled to receive compensation for all services rendered up to the date of termination.
4. Confidentiality:
Fight Director shall maintain the confidentiality of all information and materials related to the Production, including but not limited to scripts and production plans. Fight Director shall not disclose any such information to any third party without the prior written consent of Producer.
5. Indemnification:
Fight Director shall indemnify and hold harmless Producer, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents, from any and all claims, damages, or expenses arising out of or in connection with Fight Director’s performance of services under this Agreement.
6. Governing Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State].

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

[Organization Name]

By: [Signature]

[Fight Director Name]

By: [Signature]