Section 250.265  Parent, Guardian, or Chaperone Required Presence at Performance; Review of Performance Description

a)         Section 8 of the Act states that a child performer participating in, or in attendance in connection with, a performance or a rehearsal shall be accompanied by a chaperone. The chaperone shall have no connection with the theatre or organization that is responsible for the production.  The chaperone shall be present at the time of every performance and rehearsal.

b)         Consent to the Performance of a Child Performer under Section 8.1 (a) in Television, Motion Picture, or Related Entertainment:

1)         Prior to casting, the employer shall provide to the parent or legal guardian an accurate description of the performances that will be required of the child performer.

2)         The parent or legal guardian may decline specific performances if the parent or legal guardian, chaperone or studio teacher believes the performance is not within the capabilities of the child performer or the performance is not consistent with the description provided prior to casting.

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 14174, effective November 1, 2021)