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Stratford Festival Addendum
The Stratford Festival was founded in 1952 by Tom Patterson. Located in Stratford, Ontario, the Festival is North America’s largest classical repertory theatre company. Each season, a dozen or more productions are presented, including classical and contemporary dramas and musicals, with special emphasis on the works of Shakespeare.
The Stratford Festival engages Artists under the Stratford Addendum to the Canadian Theatre Agreement – an agreement that modifies the terms and conditions of the CTA to reflect the Festival’s production process and the Artists who are part of it.
Equity’s first collective agreement with the Stratford Festival was negotiated in 1954. The current agreement expires June 30, 2028.
2025–2028 Stratford Addendum
Understanding the Stratford Addendum
It’s important to take the time to read the Stratford Addendum to the CTA in its entirety to understand everyone’s rights and responsibilities under the agreement.
What does the Stratford Addendum cover?
Provisions in the Stratford Addendum include:
- The Engager’s responsibility to ensure a safe and respectful workplace
- The Artist’s responsibility to conduct themself professionally
- Minimum fees and an Artist’s right to negotiate
- Working conditions specific to each stage in the production process and to each artistic discipline