Theatrical (Basic or CBA)

If you have a specific question about interviews or need further information, please contact a business representative at your SAG-AFTRA local office.

The performer does not receive compensation if dismissed within one hour from the time of call. If detained by the Producer beyond one hour, the performer is paid at straight time in one-half hour units.

If you have a specific question about meal periods or need further information, please contact a business representative at your SAG-AFTRA local office.

The performer must be given the first meal break within six hours from the time of first call. The second meal break must be called within six hours from the time of call back from the first meal break. Each meal break must be no less than thirty minutes, but the Producer can deduct actual time up to one hour spent at meals.

The provisions for meal periods are the same for all performers.

If you have a specific question about rest periods or need further information, please contact a business representative at your SAG-AFTRA local office.

Daily Rest Periods for Day and Weekly Performers:

• Studio Zone: The performer is entitled to a 12 hour rest period from the time he is dismissed until the first call for the next day. This applies for makeup, wardrobe, hairdress, or any other purpose. 

If you have a specific question about per diems or need further information, please contact a business representative at your SAG-AFTRA local office.

Per Diem and Accommodations:

On overnight locations, in addition to lodging, the Producer will provide a per diem meal allowance to be paid prior to the day or week of work. The minimum per diem amounts are as follows and only applicable if meals are not provided by the Producer.

Breakfast: $12.00

Lunch: $18.00

If you have a specific question about workweek or need further information, please contact a business representative at your SAG-AFTRA local office. Please note there are exceptions to sixth day premium rules under the SAG-AFTRA Low Budget theatrical agreements. Contact a business representative for further information on the Low Budget terms. 

Studio Workweek:

If you have a specific question about overtime or need further information, please contact a business representative at your SAG-AFTRA local office. Please note there are exceptions to overtime rules under the SAG-AFTRA Low Budget theatrical agreements. Contact a business representative for further information on the Low Budget terms. 

The performer’s pay, for overtime purposes, is computed from time of first call to dismissal, excluding meal periods. Overtime for performers receiving over the money breaks will be based on the applicable money break amount.

If you have a specific question about mileage reimbursement and travel or need further information, please contact a business representative at your SAG-AFTRA local office.

Travel to a Location:

Overtime caused by travel time is computed at a rate of  time-and-one-half. Mileage is payable at $ .30 per mile to the performer if the performer is required to report to a location within or outside of the 30 mile Hollywood or San Francisco Studio Zones or eight mile zone in New York. There are however, exceptions as follows: