s, concerts and the
like.
31. Chorus Equity will raise no objection to the trying out of
vaudeville acts in revues or similar type of productions for one
performance, provided the act understands and is agreeable to this
arrangement and provided, further, that this entails on the company no
rehearsal.
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AGENT'S CONTRACT
(Usual form of contract required by artist's representative, business
manager or "agent" as he is called, who negotiates with managers for
the artist's services.)
THIS AGREEMENT made this ---- day of ----, 19--, between ----,
hereinafter called the Manager, and ----, hereinafter called the
Artist.
WITNESSETH: In consideration of the covenants and conditions
hereinafter contained, the parties hereto have agreed and do hereby
agree as follows:
1st--The Artist engages the Manager as ---- exclusive Business Manager
and agrees to remain under his personal charge and supervision for a
term of ---- years from the date hereof, and in all matters and things
connected with the theatrical engagements and motion pictures, or in
any wise affecting the rendition of the Artist's services therein, to
be governed and controlled exclusively by the Manager's judgment and
discretion.
2nd--The Manager accepts the engagement as ---- Manager of the Artist
as above mentioned and agrees to manage, take sole charge of,
supervise and control the development and exploitation of the Artist
as an ---- in theatrical productions and motion pictures, and to use
his best efforts to promote the Artist's interests and enhance the
value of ---- services. The Manager further agrees to give due
publicity to the fact that the Artist is under his personal direction
and to render such other services as are customarily performed by the
Business Manager of actors or actresses engaged in theatrical
productions or in the production of motion pictures.
3rd--The Manager is authorized, on behalf of the Artist and in the
Artist's name, to negotiate for and enter into a contract or contracts
with theatrical managers and motion picture producers for the services
of the Artist at a minimum salary of ---- Dollars per week, or for
such other compensation as may be mutually agreed upon between the
parties. The Artist agreeing to conduct all negotiations through the
Manager and to advise him of all calls and offers of employment during
the terms of this agreement.
4th--The Manager will receive
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