Sample Contract for Sound Designer

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

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

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

[Sound Designer Name]

By: [Signature]