Company Category
Company Category is determined by calculating weekly box office potential. It is the basis for establishing the minimum fees for Artists.
Confirming your Company Category is required to determine the amount that must be posted as security, which then allows you to access Equity contracts.
Related information can be found in Article 15:00 of the Independent Theatre Agreement.
Determining Company Category
Company Category may be calculated based on either:
Method A – A single production that is not part of a series of productions
Method B – A series of productions (i.e. a season) that has consistent ticket prices
Requirements
To have your Company Category confirmed by Equity, you must submit the Company Category Calculation Form and supporting documentation clearly showing:
- Regular season/production ticket prices
- Discounts to regular ticket prices
- Subscription revenue (if applicable)
- Series schedule/performance calendar (if applicable)
Supporting documentation may be printed materials or links to online advertisements.
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If you are contracting either a single production or series at Company Category A, you do not need to file a Company Category Calculation Form with Equity.