Sample Contract for Light Designer

Performing Arts Organization: [Organization Name]
Light Designer: [Light Designer Name]

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

1. Engagement:
Producer hereby engages Light Designer to provide lighting design services for the theatre production of [Production Name] (“Production”). Light Designer shall be responsible for all lighting design aspects of the Production, including but not limited to design and implementation of the lighting plan for the Production.
2. Deliverables:
Light Designer shall be responsible for the following deliverables:
- Attend all rehearsals and production meetings as scheduled by Producer
- Submit a written report on the lighting design of the Production to Producer by [Report Submission Date]
- 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 Light Designer with the necessary scripts, production plans, and any other relevant materials
- Provide Light Designer with a schedule of rehearsals and production meetings in advance
- Pay Light Designer 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 and production meetings shall take place from [Rehearsal Start Date] to [Rehearsal End Date]. Performances shall take place from [Performance Start Date] to [Performance End Date].
2. Compensation:
In consideration for the services to be rendered by Light Designer hereunder, Producer shall pay Light Designer the sum of [Compensation Amount] per week. Payment shall be made on a biweekly basis. Light Designer 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, Light Designer shall be entitled to receive compensation for all services rendered up to the date of termination.
4. Confidentiality:
Light Designer shall maintain the confidentiality of all information and materials related to the Production, including but not limited to scripts, production plans, and personnel information. Light Designer shall not disclose any such information to any third party without the prior written consent of Producer.
5. Indemnification:
Light Designer 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 Light Designer’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]

[Light Designer Name]

By: [Signature]