As stated in the Equity contract with producers, an Equity representative must be present at all auditions. This person will more than likely be there before the performers start arriving. The representative is there primarily to see that the Equity rules governing auditions are followed. As part of the setup of the audition space, the SM puts a table and chair at the entrance to the reception area from which the rep can greet the performers, have them sign in, check their Equity standing, keep them gathered in the reception area, and see that they are taken into the audition room in the order in which they have signed in. The SM welcomes having the Equity rep at the auditions. In his absence, the SM would have to do all the rep does in addition to leading the performers in and out of the audition room.