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 When do you get paid?
Author: BbMajorBoy 
Date:   2016-04-24 22:11

Hello,

Ive just accepted my first paid reed job, A Chorus Line, covering 4 books between 2 and was wondering whether its normal to be paid before or after you do the gig?

Thanks

Leonard Bernstein: "To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time."

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 Re: When do you get paid?
Author: Jaysne 
Date:   2016-04-25 19:18

Expect to be paid after the gig. I've played shows (as well as other types of performances) for over 30 years and have never been paid before.

Makes sense. When does anyone ever get paid for any kind of job before they do it?

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 Re: When do you get paid?
Author: Mark Charette 
Date:   2016-04-25 21:22

Jaysne wrote:
> Makes sense. When does anyone ever get paid for any kind of
> job before they do it?

When I was gigging there were some venues that we demanded payment first due to the venue's reputation.

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 Re: When do you get paid?
Author: rcnelson 
Date:   2016-04-25 23:26

I have never been paid before the show. I'm always happy when I can get the check during the closing show. I have had to wait 2-3 weeks. It all depends.

Ron
Selmer Mark VI tenor (1957), Selmer Mark VII alto (1975)
Buescher True Tone soprano (1924), Selmer CL210 Bb Clarinet, Gemeinhardt 3SHB Flute, Pearl PFP105 Piccolo


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 Re: When do you get paid?
Author: Merlin_Williams 
Date:   2016-04-26 02:46

Generally in professional theatre, we get paid every two weeks by the contractor. Sometimes it's weekly.

Jupiter Canada Artist/Clinician
Stratford Shakespeare Festival musician
Woodwind Doubling Channel Creator on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/WoodwindDoubling

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 Re: When do you get paid?
Author: BbMajorBoy 
Date:   2016-04-26 10:59

Thanks for your help.

Leonard Bernstein: "To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time."

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 Re: When do you get paid?
Author: fromsfca 
Date:   2016-05-01 02:32

On the night of the last gig...on the road, normally every two weeks, though leader may advance for hotel rooms when extended one nighters

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 Re: When do you get paid?
Author: KenJarczyk 
Date:   2016-05-02 05:00

On a short-run it is expected that payday is the last show. On long runs, some theater management pays weekly or bi-weekly.

Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo

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