Do Disney Actors Really Have Stage Door Contracts?
Do Disney Actors Really Have Stage Door Contracts?
#1Do Disney Actors Really Have Stage Door Contracts?
Posted: 4/19/08 at 2:50pmI read in a post, so not sure of the truth, that Disney actors have it built into their contract that they must come out to the stage door to greet fans. Is this for real? I can't imagine Equity Ok'ing this.
#2re: Do Disney Actors Really Have Stage Door Contracts?
Posted: 4/19/08 at 3:03pm
Doubtful for all. In Sherie Rene's backstage video she mentioned she is not a huge stage door person and does not always go out.
Maybe for someone like an Belle or Ariel though.
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#2re: Do Disney Actors Really Have Stage Door Contracts?
Posted: 4/19/08 at 3:12pmneither Sherie or Sean Palmer came out of the stage door in Denver the night I saw Mermaid.
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TheatreDiva90016
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#3re: Do Disney Actors Really Have Stage Door Contracts?
Posted: 4/19/08 at 3:16pm
I can't see how Disney would approve of this, considering, in the parks, you are not allowed to say if you are face character or not and are not allowed to be seen in partial, or out of costume.
I don't think it's true.
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BrianS
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#4re: Do Disney Actors Really Have Stage Door Contracts?
Posted: 4/19/08 at 3:30pm
As I commented in that thread, this is not true. That poster has either been given bad information time and time again by his "sources" or he loves to comment on things of which he has no knowledge as if they were fact.
While it is true that producers can contract an actor to make themselves available for press events, these things are negotiated with Equity (it's one of the things that will be addressed again in the upcoming negotiations).
To be explicit about why/how stagedooring (for lack of a better word) cannot be mandated in a contract, one of the reasons has to do with all kinds of work rules regarding an actors time that would be affected. There has to be a minimum amount of time between certain calls (after a show one night and a morning rehearsal the next day). The stage manager keeps track of this and if they don't, the Equity deputy would call them on it. So, a show ends at say 10:45 and the producers know how early they can call the cast the following morning. Well, if that one actor has to stay and stagedoor, who determines when they are off the clock? Do they then get to come to next days rehearsal 45 minutes later? This is just one rule among many that would be affected by this requirement.
Additionally, Equity is rightfully careful not to allow producers to require too much of an actors time not directly related to the development and performance of a show. If this concession were made about stagedooring, Equity would tell it's actors, not keep it a secret. Finally, in my experience, most producers are actually pretty great people who are pretty reasonable and I can't imagine them even asking such a thing.
I don't know if that will put it to rest, but if not, you can always just call Equity and ask.
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#5re: Do Disney Actors Really Have Stage Door Contracts?
Posted: 4/19/08 at 3:30pmNo, they do not have to sign at stagedoor. There is nothing in their contract that say's this is a must.
#6re: Do Disney Actors Really Have Stage Door Contracts?
Posted: 4/19/08 at 7:22pm
Many of us always do it because we want to, but certainly not because we HAVE to.
It's a rush, especially when you're just about beat after being on the go all day! I find it energizing, though I know others who find it absolutely draining and avoid it at all costs!
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#7re: Do Disney Actors Really Have Stage Door Contracts?
Posted: 4/19/08 at 7:42pmThis question is like that old saying......when you ask a stupid question, you're going to get a stupid answer.
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Doorguy
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#9re: Do Disney Actors Really Have Stage Door Contracts?
Posted: 4/19/08 at 9:46pm
Hi all, newbie here.
I work the stage door at many houses. (Have personally known many "Belles")
I have never heard of such a thing for anyone and believe me if it were the case, I would have heard about it.
:)
Updated On: 4/19/08 at 09:46 PM
#10re: Do Disney Actors Really Have Stage Door Contracts?
Posted: 4/19/08 at 10:43pm
I've read so many Disney threads I forgot which one it was on.
I hope you people aren't this rude in real life.
#11re: Do Disney Actors Really Have Stage Door Contracts?
Posted: 4/19/08 at 10:45pm
If they are contractually obligated to sign at the stage door, then why the hell have I not met Sherie Rene Scott? someone should report her........breech of contract!!! =/
Updated On: 4/19/08 at 10:45 PM
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#12re: Do Disney Actors Really Have Stage Door Contracts?
Posted: 4/19/08 at 10:47pmIf any of you are referring to my posts, I've always meant it in jest.
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