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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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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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Author: Mark Charette ★2017
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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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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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
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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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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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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
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