Posted: 10/14/20 at 11:17pm
With all the rescheduling of shows and the Broadway League dates of reopening, I’m wondering how long are actors in particularly, contractually obligated to stay with a production? I know there’s not many other productions going on in film or tv, but what if they had other plans for projects in 2021? Just curious.
Posted: 10/15/20 at 12:10am
Posted: 10/15/20 at 12:10am
Posted: 10/15/20 at 4:08am
I don't know how it works but I can't imagine someone being contractually obligated to stay in a show if they have been unemployed from it for over 12 months. I know in the West End at least one wealthy producer is offering a small (very small) financial stipend to casts if they want to stay on board but they are welcome to (and many have) leave the show if necessary.
Posted: 10/15/20 at 2:39pm
From what I've heard, cast will have the right to complete the time that would have remained on their contracts, but not the obligation to.
Posted: 10/15/20 at 2:46pm
qolbinau said: "I don't know how it works but I can't imagine someone being contractually obligated to stay in a show if they have been unemployed from it for over 12 months."
That's not how contract law works. I can't imagine that specific dates aren't listed in a performer's contract in some form or another. Unless there is language that freezes the terms because of the pandemic (extremely unlikely), then contract periods continue. And considering the nature of Broadway, I wouldn't be surprised if all contracts are now void.
