[SML] Question for Props Artisans

[dale]

Well, thus is actually a complicated question.    There are a couple is questions implied.  Primarily it comes down to this.  Is your friend working as an artisan realizing someone else's designs or are they an artist/designer creating a work of wearable art within general guidelines provided by the commissioner of the artwork?    
If the first, then a time and materials work for hire contract would probably be appropriate.   If the second, then the issues of copyright, design credit, and ownership after the run of the show need to be addressed.    
I would also put in a clause for billing for repair and refurbishment for damage during the run of the show.  Should someone drop the thing and a scenery wagon runs over it.  
Dale
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From: Stephen Rees via Stagecraft <stagecraft at theatrical.net> 
Date: 9/26/16  08:03  (GMT-05:00) 
To: Stagecraft <stagecraft at theatrical.net> 
Cc: Stephen Rees <Stephen.Rees at fredonia.edu> 
Subject: [SML] Question for Props Artisans 

Listers,I have a friend who has been commissioned to execute a wolf's head and a couple of other pieces for a production of Nutcracker. He has done many such fanciful sculptures previously but as his own works of art, not as works for hire. His question to me - and now to you - what is the best way for him to charge for this work? Time and materials? Flat fee? Hourly? Other options?  We've already discussed the need for a letter of agreement.  Your assistance and advice gratefully appreciated.Thanks,
Steve

Stephen E. ReesRAC Addition Project ShepherdState University of New York at Fredonia716.673.3208 Office716.680.1565 Mobile


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