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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDanny V Smith dba Illusion of Elvis (2) AGREEMENT FOR ARTISTIC SERVICE THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of J~20~0 , by and between the City of Auburn, Washington, a Municipal Corporation of the`State of Washington herein referred to.as "CITY" and DANNY V. SMITH dba ILLUSION OF ELVIS, whose address. is,. PO Box 197, Milton, WA 98354, herein referred to as "ARTIST." WHEREAS, the CITY desires.to contract with the ARTIST to provide an artistic performance for the public.in Auburn,, Washington; and WHEREAS, the ARTIST has agreed to perform the work in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; NOW THEREFORE, the CITY and ARTIST in consideration of the conditions and covenants herein do agree as follows: 1. RETENTION OF ARTIST The CITY does hereby retain the ARTIST. to perform the work and services described herein. The parties agree that the ARTIST is an independent contractor and shall furnish all supervision, labor, and all other incidentals:except as specificallyprovided herein and the ARTIST agrees,to conduct and-complete 'the performance in a competent and professional manner in accordance with.the terms of this Agreement. 2. SCOPE OF WORK The ARTIST agrees to provide the following specific services in its artistic performance: P. two (2) performances of ARTIST's "Christmas.with Elvis" on Friday, December 10 and Saturday, December 11, 2010, at 7:30pm. (2) 45 minute sets with (1) 15 - 20 minute break in between. 3. SITE OF PERFORMANCE The ARTIST will conduct its performance at the Auburn Avenue Theater, Auburn, WA., herein referred to as "VENUE" Aub. Ave Theater 2010 , Agreement - D.Vernon fall 10 Page 1 of 5 4. REQUIREMENTS A. The CITY shall provide the following for this performance: • Promotion of performance(s) and performance programs. • Box office. management and staffing • Ushers and front-of-house staffing (not incl. merchandise sales -Reference Item 7-C below). B. - The ARTIST shall provide the.,following_for the performance: • Provide scores and parts for the company and pay all fees associated with public performance of music. • engage and rehearse the company provide program content, biographies, and optional photographs of key production staff artists.for performance program and public relations materials with the execution of-this contract. • Additional promotion of event as negotiated with CITY C. Technical Requirements: The CITY shall provide the following technical assistance for this performance: The CITY will assist with coordination of technical services between the VENUE and•the ARTIST. The CITY agrees.to provide, through the VENUE, technical labor for this production, as detailed in the ARTIST'S technical rider and as approved by the technical. director of the VENUE and the ARTIST. 5. COMPENSATION A. ARTIST Fee: In consideration of the services to the-CITY in connection with the artistic performance, the ARTIST.shall_receive compensation, inclusive of travel, $3,000 (three thousand and no/100 US dollars) for-the guarantee of booking. The CITY further agrees,that should 'ticket" revenue exceed above stated compensation, plus $500.00_ (five hundred and no/100) for additional VENUE operational'.overhead,_for a,total of $3,50,0 (three thousand five hundred and no/100 US dollars), the additional ticket revenue will be Aub, Ave Theater 2010 Agreement - D.Vernon fall 10 Page 2 of 5 divided on a .60:40 ratio, with the-ARTIST receiving 60%of the difference and the CITY receiving 40%0. B. Complimentary Company Tickets: The ARTIST shall be provided up to, ten (8) complimentary tickets for each performance. The ARTIST may request tickets in advance or provide the CITY with a guest list prior to the performance. The CITY will reserve'six,(6) house seats up until five minutes before curtain. House seats will be released for sale at that time. Additional complimentary tickets shall be mutually agreed upon between the ARTIST and CITY prior to'each performance. 6. PAYMENT The ARTIST shall be paid 100% of COMPENSATION as outlined in Item 5 above by the CITY.-for-the completed work and performance incompliance with the.terms of this Agreement as outlined: to, $3,000.00 (three thousand and no/1,00) for "A Christmas with Elvis" on Saturday, December 11, 2008. Such payment.shall be full compensation for all work performed and services rendered under the terms of this Agreement. Payment of COMPENSATION will be delivered to the ARTIST's company manager or his/her designee immediately following the final performance. The payment to the ARTIST shall be in compliance with the regulations of the CITY Finance Department. The ARTIST agrees to be responsible for payment of any and all taxes, which may- be due as a result of performance under this contract. 7., ,PROMQTIO,NAL. RESPONSIBILITIES, A. Promotional materials shall be mutually agreed upon between the CITY and the ARTIST. C. The ARTIST assumes sole-and total responsibility for all of ARTIST Merchandise Concessions, if any, -including,inventory, sales and sales personnel.. ARTIST maintains 100% of total sales of ARTIST Merchandise. The CITY and/or VENUE will provide (1) table in the lobby of the VENUE for Merchandise Sales. 8. INDEMNIFICATION The ARTIST agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the CITY, its agents, representatives and employees harmless from and against any and all claims, causes of action or demands or any form of liability, of any nature including, but not limited to any copyright infringements for musical performances, arising out of the performance Aub. Ave Theater 2010 Agreement - D.Vernon fall 10 Page 3 of 5 and obligations contained in this Agreement on the part of the ARTIST, its agents, representatives and employees except where such claims arise solely from the negligent acts of the CITY, its agents, representatives or employees. 9. INABILITY TO PERFORM If ARTIST is incapacitated from rendering services through sickness or otherwise, or if ARTIST cannot perform because of fire, accident, act of God or impossibility of performance, through no fault of the CITY, the performance(s) (Item 2: Scope of Work) shall be rescheduled at a mutually agreed upon date to occur not more than 12 months following the date of the initially scheduled performance, either at the same venue as initially scheduled or at another venue available to the CITY for such performance. If the performance cannot be rescheduled within that time frame 100% of Deposit (Item 5-A: ARTIST Fee) paid to ARTIST shall be returned to CITY. If the performance cannot proceed through some fault of the CITY, but the CITY gives at least ninety (90) days advance notice of cancellation to the ARTIST, 50% of total Deposit (Item 5-A: ARTIST Fee) paid to ARTIST shall be returned to CITY. If the performance cannot proceed through some fault of the CITY, and the CITY gives less than ninety (90) days advance notice of cancellation to the ARTIST, none of the total Deposit (Item 5-A: ARTIST Fee) shall be returned to CITY. 10. TERMINATION In the event the ARTIST or the CITY defaults or fails to comply with any of the requirements of this Agreement, or any obligations hereunder, the CITY may at its option terminate the Agreement. Such remedies shall be in addition to any other right or remedy each may have. 11. NOTICES Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement may be personally served, or given in writing, and shall be deemed sufficiently given or served if sent by registered or certified mail addressed to the respective parties as follows: CITY Jim Kleinbeck, Theater Operations Specialist City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation 910 Ninth Street SE Auburn, WA 98002 ARTIST Danny V. Smith PO Box 197 Milton, WA 98354 AGENT (n/a) Either party may at any time designate a different address to which notices shall be sent. Notice given in accordance with these provisions shall be deemed received when mailed. Aub. Ave Theater 2010 Agreement - D.Vernon fall 10 Page 4of5 12. GENERAL PROVISIONS The following provisions may apply: A. No waiver by either party of any breach or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or any subsequent breach or default. B. This Agreement may not be changed or modified nor any provision hereof waived except in writing agreed -to by both parties. C. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and all questions with respect hereto shall be determined by the laws of the State of-Washington. D` The ARTIST agrees to pay all reasonable costs,: attorney's fees and expenses that may be incurred by the CITY in enforcing the provisions of this Agreement. In the performance of the.work herein, the ARTIST agrees to comply with all applicable State and local laws; rules and regulations. ARTIST (si ture) ARTIST TA//X DATE CITY OF AUBURN Dar I Faber, _ rector_of Parks Arts & Recreation_ DATE Aub. Ave Theater 2010 Agreement - D.Vernon fall 10 Page 5 of 5