Task 5b

Just like you wouldn't sign a contract before reading the agreement, you wouldn't turn up to an audition without being prepared. Although preparing your song,monologue etc is important, you also need to do your research about other factors before attending an audition.

What I mean is; not all websites or agents are aware of how reliable their clients are, no one sais that you are safe if you are about to go to a venue for a casting; or If you are about to do a photoshoot for example; who tells you where the pictures will be displayed and what rights the owner holds?

In order to protect yourself from any physical or long term career harm, here are some ethic codes you should apply:

• Check that the source of information that you found out about the audition is safe and reliable.
• Make sure you check out any links or personal information that the website,agent or friend gave you before attending the casting.
• Inform your agent if you have any concerns about the venue or the person holding the casting and ask the agency to send someone to check first that is safe, before attending there by yourself. 
• When you arrive at the casting ask any questions you might have about the contract.
• BEFORE you sign a contract/agreement form READ the codes they apply to you and DON'T sign it if you don't agree with something written.
• They need to get permission from you if they are about to record you. They don't have the right to expose the recording without your agreement first.
• Never do any (extra) work that you haven't signed up for. If they pay you for that extra work and you do agree to do it, make sure you sign another form of agreement first.
• Always keep a copy of the contract you signed up for, If you ever need to defend yourself  you'll have a form of evidence!     

Here is a sourse from a professional modeling website but can apply to any form of art within the Performing Arts Industry.
http://www.ukmodels.co.uk/advice/parent-information.aspx