Theatre Contract at Tap gallery

Theatre Contract

TAP INC. is an Incorporated Association (non - profit organisation). The gallery is a facility where the responsibility is entirely up to the artists. The artists pay a fee to contribute to the running costs including rent, electricity, paint, maintenance and so on. All labour and services of the management committee is on a unpaid, voluntary basis. The gallery is a much needed facility and provides emerging artists & performers an oportunity to workshop their skills. It can also be a stepping stone. Many artists have firstly performed at TAP then moved on to commercial success. There have also been many established artists who prefer the freedom of their own productions with an open - policy gallery such as TAP.

If you wish to support the gallery join and become a member. There are many benefits.

Applications are available at the front desk. SUPPORT THE ARTS!

LEASE OF EXHIBITION AGREEMENT

DATE:.......................

This is an agreement between TAP (Ten Taylor at Palmer) INC. and (lessee)................................................
forthcoming event
entitled..................................................................................

The dates of the performance exhibition will be .............................................................

.Hours Monday - Saturday 12pm-10pm Sunday 12-6pm

Rental Fees Gallery 3: $700 per week

Payment Requirements: Half the rental is required as deposit upon booking.The remainder is to be paid 2 weeks before the performance .

1. Arrangement for bumping in :

Equipment to be delivered for installation at arranged time. Absolutely no drums, electric guitars or loud amplification of any kind allowed by Council regulations.

2. Responsibility of expenses:

Advertising and printing of invitations, installation costs and opening costs are the responsibility of the lessee.

3. Responsibility of equipment: No responsibility for loss or damage to the equipment will be accepted, although all care will be taken. A back to base security system operates after hours.

4. Door Donations/Ticket Sales:

The drama group can handle the door and have their own booking phone number.

5. Public Liability:

The theatr group are independently hireing the space and should have their own public liability insurance. When installing any equipment occupational health and safety guidelines must be followed. All exits must be kept totally clear.

6. In-House Lighting Rig: (Independently Supplied)
Option 1:

Hire the in-house lighting rig

Bump in begins Monday - 12pm

$200/wk includes hire of lighting rig, & basic set-up. (for full list of equipment see below)

All equipment to be in full working order upon completion of contract. Please report any breakages ASAP, to ensure full equipment list is available for the next lessee.

Payment prior to opening night;
Contact Tealia Scott (mob) 0407393420

Option 2:

The lessee to provide own lighting equipment.

Lessee responsibilities

a. In-House lighting rig not to be disturbed
b Bump in begins Monday - 12pm

7.Pulling down:

Equipment is to be removed from the studio immediately after the last performance .The studio must be cleaned and left in the same condition prior to the exhibition.

No responsibility will be taken for equipment left after the exhibition. Storage of equipment costs $25 per week.The floor must be swept & cleaned and the walls repaired if damaged. A failure to comply will result in the lessee forfeiting $50 in reparation for cleaning expenses.

8. Cafe Shmooz:(Independently Operated)

provides great food & refreshments and will be operating for drinks before the show as guests arrive, during, at intermission and last drinks after the event. We request you mention this on your flyers if possible for people rushing straight from work etc. If you could put for instance:"Cafe Shmooz open for pre-show drinks & snacks"

Signature......................................

L.Dimmick-manager
TAP(Ten Taylor at Palmer) Inc.

1/278 Palmer St

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Taylor Square 2010

PH:93610440.

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Lessee's name.....................................

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Ten Taylor has been a non-profit "artist-run-initiative"since 1989

In-House Lighting Equipment List 15/12/05

5 x par 56 - wash or a spot, Lens less lamp w/ gel frames
2 x pat 23 – w/ gel frames
4 x ½ K (500 watt) Fresnel
2 x ½ K (500 watt) floods (QI)
3 channel dimmer
Gels – a limited assortment