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Topsy-Turvy Agreement

TOPSY-TURVY AGREEMENT

The Durham Savoyards, Ltd.

This document outlines the expectations for all persons involved in the production of The Yeomen of the Guard  by The Durham Savoyards, Ltd. (hereinafter “DSL”), to be performed between March 31 – April 2, 2023 who are not covered by the Artist Agreement or the Orchestra Agreement:

  1. Respect the Artist: An “Artist” is any member of DSL or any person who participates in its purpose, and deserves honor, respect, and appreciation for the time devoted to that purpose.  Self-discipline, respect for each other, honesty, and personal responsibility are expected by all involved with this production.

 

  1. Description of Responsibilities. The Individual agrees to:
  • Follow the directions of the producer, warehouse manager, artistic and music directors, stage manager, or their designee.
  • Follow DSL Policies and the Chicago Theatre Standards. They are encouraged to pay membership dues.
  • Attend activities they have agreed to participate in.
  • Adhere to all scheduled arrival times.
  • Provide emergency contact information on the signature page.
  • Promote attendance to the production by selling tickets and sharing show information with friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors.
  • Solicit sponsorships or advertisements from local businesses to the best of the Artist’s ability.
  • Treat musical instruments, scores, props, set pieces, costumes, and facilities with care.
  • Contribute to the production and have fun to the best of their ability!
  1. Publicity Release: The individual agrees to let DSL use their name, photographs, video images, and any biographical information provided for public relations and marketing purposes. The Artist agrees to comply with requests to attend promotional events to the best of their ability.

The individual also understands that DSL strives to create a safe and inviting environment for all participants, and DSL believes that quality productions are most achievable when all participants work together and treat each other as equals.  Respectful behavior is required.  If you have questions about the meaning and purpose of this agreement, please contact a member of the DSL Board of Governors.

Definitions:
a. Calendar:

  1. Rehearsals begin Thursday, Jan. 12.
  2. Tech week begins Wednesday, March 29 (call time 6:30pm Wednesday).
  • Performances are March 31, April 1 & 2 (call times 6:30pm, 5:30pm, & 1:30pm respectively).
  1. Truck Loading, the moving of set pieces, props, costumes, etc. onto a truck to transport them from the warehouse to the performance venue, will take place Tuesday, March 28, beginning at 7pm.
  2. Load In, the unloading of the truck and set-up of sets, props, costumes, etc. at the performance venue, will take place Wednesday, March 29, beginning at 8am.
  3. Strike, the removal of set pieces, props, costumes, etc. from the performance venue, will follow the performance on Sunday, April 2. (Note: strike party TBD; may be the following week.)
  4. Production Locations: Most rehearsals will be in the Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. in downtown Durham. Tech week rehearsals and performances will be at the historic Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. in downtown Durham.  Most tech activities will be at our warehouse, 1400 E. Geer St., Durham.

 

As a musical theatre community, we embrace and celebrate the timeless melodies and merriment of Gilbert & Sullivan to engage, educate, and entertain the people of Durham and beyond.

Revision Date – 12/12/2022

Producing the topsy-turvy musical comedies of Sir William S. Gilbert & Sir Arthur S. Sullivan since 1963.