The Touring Theatre Committee (TTC)’s mission is
to serve and support
all members of the AFM Pamphlet B/SET Bargaining Unit
- the musicians who work and travel under an AFM union agreement -
who help bring the magic to our National Broadway Tours at every performance.
Projects & Initiatives
TTC Projects
Hearing Protection Study
Help build a database to compare producer-provided headphones/IEM’s with musician-preferred equipment. Share your experiences by completing our Headphones & IEM Survey Form.
Local Instrument Repair Technicians
Help other travelers find reliable and talented instrument repair technicians around the country by adding their contact information here: Local Instrument Repair Technician List. You can access the list here: COMING SOON.
Touring Neighborhood Watch
Let’s help keep each other safe! If you or someone on your tour suffered injuries, encountered threatening situations, or had their property damaged or stolen, please share your experiences here to help caution other travelers. Use this Google form to report any health & safety incidents. You can find a list of reported incidents here: COMING SOON.
Decibel Level Tracking
Help us track noise levels in touring pits across the country. Download the CDC’s NIOSH Decibel Tracker (for iOS only), then upload your completed PDF reports using this Decibel Tracking Results Google Form.
Instrument Transport Incident Report
This AFM Travel Kit from the afm.org website provides information about policies for getting your instrument safely onboard your flight. Was your instrument damaged during company transport? Use this Incident Transport Incident Report to help us track and report the incident to our AFM officers.
Hotel Reviews Database
Tell us your thoughts and experiences with Company Housing! Record your experiences in our Hotel Reviews Database Builder to help others make the best choice between opting in or out. You can access the list here: COMING SOON.
Noise Levels & Exposure Times
Find more information about noise levels and hearing safety: Occupational Noise Exposure - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov) and Decibel Chart.
Performance Overtime Tracking
Help us track and assess the frequency of overtime for our touring productions. Record your performance overtime here, in our Performance Overtime Tracking database.
TTC Traveler Support
Pamphlet B Rule 17: Instrument Insurance
Don’t miss out on insurance savings! Our 2016 - 2020 Pamphlet B/SET Agreement Rule 17 requires your touring company to provide musical instrument insurance to protect against loss or damage. In advance of your tour, each musician may request instrument coverage and must provide all information describing the instrument(s) to be covered and their value to their company management team.
Layoff Notice Rules
Under our Pamphlet B/SET Agreement Rule 18, touring productions may schedule up to 10 weeks of unpaid full company layoffs per season, at a maximum of 4 consecutive weeks at a time, and must notify you at least 4 weeks in advance. After 6 weeks of full company layoffs, musicians might able to receive an out-of-town living expense (per diem). Specific terms are listed in the 2016-2020 contract under RULE 18: LAYOFFS. You can download the Pamphlet B agreement from the AFM website (afm.org).
For assistance interpreting contract language, please contact George Fiddler, AFM Director of Touring, or feel free to attend a TTC meeting for peer-to-peer support!
Parking Tips & Tricks
Tell us your tips & tricks for finding the best theatre parking around the country! Record your experiences in our Parking Tips & Tricks Database to help others make the best transportation choices. You can access the list here: COMING SOON.
Unemployment Filing
Your Company Management team is required to provide you with the information needed to file your unemployment claim. This applies to both full company layoffs and Rule 24 layoffs. Provided information will include which state you should file in, the company’s federal ID, company address & phone#.
For example, New York State uses their Department of Labor website The Unemployment Claimant Benefit Process | Department of Labor (ny.gov) while Maryland uses the Beacon system Helpful Resources for Claimants - Division of Unemployment Insurance (maryland.gov).
Your first week of unemployment is an unpaid “waiting week”, so don’t wait to file! File during your first week of layoff to avoid missing out on paid benefits.
Employer’s Pension Fund (AFM EPF)
Learn more about your pension benefit from the American Federation of Musicians and Employers’ Pension Fund (AFM EPF) with some practical, easy-to-understand information, available on www.afm-epf.org. Register on the website to access additional tools and resources. Click here to view a PDF “Learn More About Your Pension Benefit” with links to information from the EPF participants page.
Your Benefits
Unemployment benefits vary from state to state. For example, in New York State, the current full benefit rate is $504 per week while Maryland’s (Networks Tours) is $487 per week.
Depending on which state you live in and how many weeks you worked there, you might be able to file in your home state to receive better unemployment benefits. For example, Washington State currently pays up to $1,079 in full weekly benefits ESDWAGOV.
Your fellow travelers can offer guidance and tips for navigating unemployment services, but every person’s situation is unique. For specific recommendations, please reach out to us directly.
TTC Initiatives
“LM” Committee
(Electronic Music Labor Management)
Under our new agreement, an Electronic Music Labor Management “LM” Committee will be formed to discuss the future of electronic musician replacement technology with the Broadway League. If you’d like to receive updates or participate, please sign up here.
Visibility & Voice for
Touring Musicians
The Touring Theatre Committee represents all members of the AFM Pamphlet B/SET Bargaining Unit through bi-monthly meetings, newsletters, surveys, projects, and initiatives. Read what other touring musicians have to say about the need for visibility and voice in union activities.
Touring Musical Theatre Community Outreach
Let’s work together to build a stronger touring theatre community. By increasing our communication channels with Equity, IATSE, and all those who work under touring theatre agreements, we can improve our working conditions through the power of solidarity.
TTC BYLAWS
To learn more about the Touring Theatre Committee, take a minute to read the committee bylaws posted on RallyCall.
Meet the Team
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Bill Leary
CHAIRPERSON
Touring with Back to the Future -
Tom Jorgensen
VICE CHAIR
Touring with BEETLEJUICE -
Gökçe Erem
VICE SECRETARY
Touring with Hamilton (Philip) -
Julie Ferrara
CO-FOUNDER/SECRETARY
Off the Road - Disney's FROZEN -
Matt Brown
CO-FOUNDER/PLAYER REP
Off the Road - Dear Evan Hansen -
Eric Stockton
CO-FOUNDER/INACTIVE
Off the Road - Dear Evan Hansen
Contact us.
Suggestions? Thoughts or questions? We want to hear from you!