Agency Regulations

Franchising regulations have been established that permit talent agents to represent members for theatrical employment. The regulations provide two forms of standard agency contracts: Exclusive Management and Specific Engagement contracts.They also contain specified commission schedules, prohibiting any commission that exceeds 10% of compensation. Equity members may only sign with franchised agents. Equity staff cannot recommend particular agents to members.

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Other Agency Information is located in the Document Library, including:

Agency Commission Schedule

Procedure for Determining Commission on Chorus Contracts

Provisions of the Joint Committee on Agents' Commissions under Chorus Contracts

Termination of Agency Contracts

Agency FAQs