Independent Theatre Agreement
The Independent Theatre Agreement (ITA) is a mirror of the Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA), with some differences. The ITA is used by professional theatre companies across Canada that are not members of PACT the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT).
The current ITA expires June 20, 2027.
What does the ITA cover?
It’s important to take the time to read the ITA in its entirety to understand everyone’s rights and responsibilities under the agreement.
Provisions in the ITA 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 of the production process and to each artistic discipline
The Independent Theatre Agreement is a mirror copy of the Canadian Theatre Agreement, aside from the following differences:
References to PACT do not appear in the ITA, including their involvement in the administration of the agreement, joint determination, and participation in a Joint Article 10 Committee
- 2:00 – CTA covers Scope, ITA covers Community Engaged Activity
- 14:00 – Requirements for Presented Companies differ
- 18:00 – CTA references Chorus, ITA references Ensemble
- 28:06 – ITA contains additional requirements for an Extraordinary Risks Rider
- 35:05 – ITA engagers must get contracts and forms directly from Equity
- 51:00 and 52:00 – Joint Administration of the CTA or Interpretation of the ITA differ in their process for Dispute Resolution
- 56:00 – Tangerine Projects are not permitted under the ITA
- 58:31 – The expectation to negotiate an agreement with ACTRA for recording a production does not appear in the ITA
- 63:00 – A Stage Manager may be hired as an employee or a self-employed contractor under the ITA – whereas they are required to be hired as an employee under the CTA
- Appendices III, VI, XII, XIV, XVI, and XVII are omitted from the ITA
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