The new edition takes into account, among other things, the minimum fee for guest performance contracts, further increases in the minimum fee, the effects of the ECJ rulings on vacation rights on the regulations of the NV Bühne, as well as the new protection for pregnant women and mothers in cases of non-renewal of stage contracts. Based on the latest rulings from labor and stage arbitration courts, the changes are precisely outlined. Particularly helpful are the contract templates and specific guidance for practical implementation included in the commentary.