The Guest Artist Policy is the instrument by which a member of Equity may be engaged to appear in non- or semi-professional productions (as defined by Equity). The 2009-2014 Guest Artist Policy will remain in effect until September 7, 2014.
The two-tiered minimum fee structure is essentially a simplified form of the company category calculation. The first tier of minimum fees applies to engagements engaged in productions which are presented in a venue of less than 300 seats and with a ticket price that does not exceed $30. The second tier of minimum fees, reflecting a 30% premium, would apply if either the capacity of the venue in which the production will be presented is 300 seats or more, or the ticket price is $30 or more.

The Independent Artists Projects Policy (the “Indie”) is a set of conditions developed by Equity to address the needs of artists producing independent theatre. Under the Indie Policy, a producer may apply to defer a portion of the weekly fee to recoupment from box office proceeds. A detailed application to access the terms of the Indie Policy must be received at least 30 days prior to the beginning of any production.

The Small Scale Theatre Addendum is an addendum to the Independent Theatre Agreement which provides alternative, non-traditional, terms and conditions of engagement. The SSTA is intended to be used by companies which are in the initial stages of development, or which by by the nature of their work, don't conform to the standard working conditions of the ITA, or for producing a project for which the script development, rehearsal, and/or manner of performance requires by its nature a departure from the standard working conditions of the ITA.
Compensation for performers under the SSTA is based on a per performance fee, plus three per performance fees for three extended rehearsal (tech) days. Rehearsal of up to 84 hours (not including the tech days) can be spread over any number of weeks and is included within the per performance fee. Directors and Choreographers may be engaged pursuant to the special category or "G" category minimums of the ITA, and Stage Managers may be engaged pursuant to the "G" category minimum SM fees of the ITA.

The Festival Policy enables members, collectives and independent producers to participate and showcase artistic activities in a festival setting.

The Co-op Guidelines (member-only access) apply to Equity members who produce collectively for a single activity or production. Managements are not permitted to "host" co-ops and co-productions with existing producers are also prohibited.

The Guidelines for Benefits and Fundraisers allows members to give of their time for a reduced fee to fundraising for theatres and other charitable causes.