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Sample Contract for Technical Designer

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Arts Safety Research Team

Date

Dec 2022

Resource Type

Template

Resource Focus

Financial Safety

A sample legal agreement between a performing arts organisation and a Technical Designer for a theatre production.

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

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

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

[Technical Designer Name]

By: [Signature]

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