The Dance • Opera • Theatre (DOT) engagement policy allows Equity members to self-engage, upon request to Equity.
Self-Engaging
An Equity member who is self-engaging is expected to:
- Have a DOT contract that they sign as both Engager and Artist
- Remit the applicable dues and benefits deductions to Equity
An Equity member who is self-engaging is not expected to:
- Provide proof of payment to Equity
- Post security with Equity
- Pay a processing fee for their DOT contract
Equity members who wish to self-engage should contact an Equity Business Rep to discuss the needs of their activity and to ensure all appropriate arrangements are in place.
Equity members engaging others under the DOT
An Equity member who produces under the DOT can engage other Equity members, according to the standard provisions of the engagement policy (i.e. posting security, providing proof of payment, filing contracts and riders with Equity, etc.).
In this case, the Equity member is considered to be an Engager, assuming all of those responsibilities.