Production forms
& templates.

Theatrical pre-production cast list

When to use: While preparing the theatrical signatory packet, to identify performers engaged for the production.

Use the cast-list version for your agreement; short, student, and low-budget projects may have different paperwork.

Theatrical and television audition sign-in sheet

When to use: At covered theatrical or television auditions, to record attendance and the audition's arrival, appointment, and departure times.

This is SAG-AFTRA's sample. Check the applicable audition process with your casting representative.

Performer cast clearance (Station 12)

When to use: When checking the union membership status of the performers you plan to engage, as part of cast clearance.

SAG-AFTRA instructs users to download this fillable form and open it in a PDF reader. Confirm the receiving office for your production location.

Weekly performer contract: theatrical

When to use: When engaging a performer on a weekly basis under the theatrical agreement, to document the employment terms.

Sample for weekly engagements. Confirm the contract for the performer's category and the production's budget agreement.

Principal performer Taft-Hartley report

When to use: When a covered production hires a principal performer who is not a SAG-AFTRA member and a Taft-Hartley report is required.

Confirm eligibility, supporting documents, and the filing deadline with SAG-AFTRA. Background and commercials reporting use different forms.

Exhibit G production time report

When to use: On each covered workday, to log performer work, meals, travel, and related time for review and signature.

Sample timesheet. Use the agreement-specific version supplied or accepted by your business representative.

Performer accident report

When to use: When a performer is injured on set, to record the incident for SAG-AFTRA.

Follow the production's immediate response procedures and any separate employer or insurance reporting requirements.

Exhibit E commercial audition form

When to use: For covered in-person or live virtual commercial auditions and interviews, to record the audition and callback details.

SAG-AFTRA's Exhibit E guidance excludes self-tape auditions. Confirm the current submission process with the union.

Exhibit D audio commercial audition form

When to use: When conducting auditions covered by the Audio Commercials Contract, to record the performer's audition attendance.

Check that the audio agreement applies before choosing this form.

2025 Exhibit 1 principal employment contract

When to use: When engaging an on-camera or off-camera principal performer under the Commercials Contract.

Use the official employment contract to capture session terms and intended use. Confirm applicable terms and rates for the work date.

2025 Exhibit 2 extra employment contract

When to use: When engaging an extra performer under the Commercials Contract, to document the engagement and work times.

This form is for extras. Confirm the appropriate contract if the performer's category changes.

Commercials Taft-Hartley report

When to use: When reporting a nonmember's covered commercial engagement to SAG-AFTRA.

Select the correct production category and confirm the deadline and supporting documents. The union identifies this as a collectively bargained form.

2025 Exhibit 3 A.I. commercials rider

When to use: When the proposed commercial work involves AI or a digital replica and the union's rider applies.

Review the proposed use, consent, and compensation with the union before recording or using a replica.

2025 commercials transfer of rights form

When to use: When commercial rights are being transferred and the parties need to document the associated contractual responsibilities.

Confirm the union's transfer process before completing the transaction. Audio commercials have a separate transfer form.

Single Engagement Agreement application

When to use: When an eligible community or educational theatre seeks Equity approval to engage an actor or stage manager for a specific production.

The official page explains eligibility and links to the application. NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco require express written Equity consent.

Cast album rider

When to use: When arranging a cast album recording involving Equity performers and the applicable agreement calls for this rider.

Confirm the rider and recording terms with Equity before the recording session.

Weekly contribution report: standard

When to use: During weekly payroll reporting when Equity directs the production to use its standard contribution report.

Use the rates and contribution rules for the applicable agreement. The workbook does not establish which agreement covers the production.

Weekly contribution report: LORT

When to use: During weekly contribution reporting for a production covered by the League of Resident Theatres agreement.

Equity lists this workbook specifically for LORT. Confirm the applicable contribution rates before completing it.

IPA work permit application

When to use: Before engaging a performer who needs an ACTRA work permit for a production covered by the IPA.

Confirm the performer's permit category and approval with the local branch. This application excludes commercial productions.

IPA performer contract (Appendix 12)

When to use: When documenting a performer's role, engagement dates, compensation, and use terms under the IPA.

ACTRA's authorized 2025–2027 form. Confirm the engagement and any riders with the branch before signing.

Performer work report (Appendix 5)

When to use: For an IPA performer's workday, to record calls, work, meals, and other time needed for reporting and payroll.

The official catalog links this 2022–2024 edition. Confirm the accepted form and current rules with ACTRA.

Audition sign-in sheet (Appendix 16)

When to use: At auditions for an IPA production, to capture performer attendance and audition timing.

The official catalog links this 2022–2024 edition. Check the current audition requirements and accepted form with the branch.

Casting director's statutory declaration (Appendix 13)

When to use: When appointing the person responsible for hiring performers on an IPA production, before principal photography begins.

This declaration must be properly executed and sworn. Arrange the required formalities and delivery to ACTRA.

Parent declaration for a minor (Appendix 14)

When to use: When a minor is engaged on an IPA production and the parent or guardian needs to complete the agreement's declaration.

Confirm the full minors packet with ACTRA, including any chaperone, education, medical authorization, and trust requirements.

Commercial intent to produce (Appendix C)

When to use: Before a covered commercial shoot, to notify the local ACTRA branch of the production, intended use, and planned performer work.

The official catalog links a 2023–2024 file. Confirm the filing lead time and accepted edition with the branch.

Commercial engagement contract (Appendix G)

When to use: When engaging a performer for a commercial covered by the NCA, to record the booking and commercial use details.

The official catalog links a 2023–2024 file. Ask ACTRA to confirm the form and terms that apply to the engagement.

Session payment form (Appendix H)

When to use: When reporting and remitting performer session payments for a covered commercial.

The official catalog links a 2024–2025 file with printed rates and deductions. Confirm current amounts and deadlines before calculating payments.

Residual payment form (Appendix I)

When to use: When reporting and remitting residual payments tied to a commercial's use or renewal cycle.

The official catalog links a 2023–2024 file. Confirm current use fees, deductions, and remittance deadlines with ACTRA.

Parental audition consent (Appendix L)

When to use: When obtaining parental consent for minors auditioning under the NCA process.

The official catalog links a 2022–2023 file. Confirm the accepted form and the separate paperwork required if the child is booked.

B6 commercial announcements contract

When to use: When engaging musicians to record music for a Canadian commercial announcement under the applicable CFM agreement.

Confirm the covered media and any reuse or new-use reporting with the local.

B7 musician contract: independent production

When to use: When engaging musicians for a production covered by the musicians' Independent Production Agreement.

This is the CFM IPA form. Confirm the production's agreement and any required adherence paperwork with CFM.

B4 sound recording contract

When to use: When documenting musicians' covered sound-recording sessions in Canada and any applicable reuse or new-use payments.

The official directory links the 2026 form. Confirm the recording category and filing requirements with the local.

T-2 traveling engagement contract

When to use: When booking musicians for a traveling engagement, to document the venue, schedule, personnel, and agreed compensation.

The official collection still links the August 2007 revision. Confirm the accepted form and any touring agreement or pension paperwork with the responsible AFM local.

LA-47 local live engagement contract

When to use: When engaging musicians for a local live event within AFM Local 47's jurisdiction and the union directs you to use its casual contract.

Local 47 only. Confirm the event's coverage, wage scale, benefits, and any required participation agreements with its Live Performance Department.

LS-1 single engagement contract and pension remittance

When to use: For a covered U.S. local single engagement requiring an AFM agreement and pension remittance details for the musicians.

Not for use in Canada. This packet is hosted by the AFM-EP Fund and marked June 2025; confirm the accepted edition and contribution rate with the local or Fund.

Local 47 live-performance wage report

When to use: When reporting covered rehearsals and performances to Local 47, including musician wages and the related benefits and work dues.

Use the rates for the applicable collective agreement or local scale. Confirm the workbook and remittance instructions with Local 47 before filing.

Local 47 work dues and benefit report

When to use: When Local 47 requires its work-dues report for a live engagement, with the associated pension and health-and-welfare contribution details.

Local 47 only. The posted form includes older contact details; confirm the current submission destination and payment instructions with the local.

Yellow Card: touring crew requirements

When to use: At the start of a Pink Contract tour, when the head carpenter establishes the local staffing required by department for each stage of the show call.

Follow IATSE's Yellow/White Card instructions for signatures, timing, and revisions. Reducing the established staffing numbers requires Stagecraft Department permission.

White Card: wardrobe, hair, and makeup

When to use: When the wardrobe supervisor documents a Pink Contract tour's wardrobe, hair, and makeup staffing, day work, and specialist needs for receiving venues.

The official collection links the October 2026 fillable form. IATSE publishes card information for local staffing; follow its instructions about optional contact details.

CTA production registration

When to use: Before a CTA production begins its engagements, to register the production, artists, rehearsal and performance dates, and any planned tour.

The form is dated January 2025. Check the registration deadline and identify any circumstances needing prior approval with your business representative.

CTA audition sign-in sheet

When to use: At auditions covered by the CTA, to record the audition setup and each artist's attendance and in/out times.

Use the CTA audition conditions and filing instructions. This is Canadian Equity paperwork; U.S. Actors' Equity has a separate process.

CTA tour route sheet

When to use: While planning a CTA tour, to map departure and arrival times, travel, venues, and hotels for review by Equity and the company liaison.

Available as a PDF or editable Excel workbook. Confirm filing timing, U.S. tour conditions, and any overseas rider with your business representative.

CTA deductions and remittance workbook

When to use: When preparing the CTA production's artist deductions and required remittances to Canadian Equity.

Use the current CTA remittance instructions and applicable rates. Confirm reporting periods and accepted submission methods with Equity.