Equity
Equity
#0Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 10:14amDoes anyone know what the current equity minimum is?
When someone blunders, we say that he makes a misstep. Is it then not clear that all the ills of mankind, all the tragic misfortunes that fill our history books, all the political blunders, all the failures of the great leaders have arisen merely from a lack of skill in dancing. - Moliere
CJR
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/14/03
#1re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 10:27am1385, I believe
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broadwayguy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/03
#2re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 10:34amdepends on which contract type or tier that your contract is.
#3re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 10:37amTHank you
When someone blunders, we say that he makes a misstep. Is it then not clear that all the ills of mankind, all the tragic misfortunes that fill our history books, all the political blunders, all the failures of the great leaders have arisen merely from a lack of skill in dancing. - Moliere
#4re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 10:37am
I think she means a production contract, don't you, dancer? The contract for a Broadway show? In which case, CJR has answered appropriately.
I remember when minimum was about $925. I'm old. 
And even now, that's ($925) still more than I make after 20+ years in the working world!
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#5re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 10:38amQuick note is that weekly or monthy (monthly I am assuming but just checking)
When someone blunders, we say that he makes a misstep. Is it then not clear that all the ills of mankind, all the tragic misfortunes that fill our history books, all the political blunders, all the failures of the great leaders have arisen merely from a lack of skill in dancing. - Moliere
touchmeinthemorning
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/3/04
#6re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 10:40amThose are actually weekly rates. That money goes quick here in NYC, though. =)
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#7re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 10:43amRath -= thats almost twice what I make...yikes...(the OLD figure)
"I don't really get the ending,all i can go with is when after several months,Judith saw Pat sang,and later she kissed him on the toilet,after that the story back to where Pat went down from the stage after he'd sung,and he went to the italian lady.I just don't get it,what Judith exatcly meant when he kissed Pat that she had seen,and did Pat end up together with The Italian Lady?Please help me,thank u very much!"
Quote from someone on IMDB in reference to a movie he/she didn't understand. Such grammar!
#8re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 10:43am
It's weekly.
And it doesn't have to go quickly - like I said, a lot of us live on a lot less. You have to learn what your priorities are -you'll also have expenses I don't have, such as dance classes, vocal coaching, acting classes if you choose (and you should choose).
A great place to live is Astoria, Queens - it's an easy commute to the city, the rents are ridiculously cheaper for much nicer and larger spaces, and the general cost of living is less than Manhattan as well.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#9re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 10:48amYep, redhot - nice work if you can get it, eh?
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#10re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 11:16amI ask myself quite often, why I remain here. But the fact is - I can't imagine living anywhere else - and of course there is the dymamic of being in a relationship that you just can pack up and move to anywhere you'd like to. I love NY, but its a tough town to live in.
"I don't really get the ending,all i can go with is when after several months,Judith saw Pat sang,and later she kissed him on the toilet,after that the story back to where Pat went down from the stage after he'd sung,and he went to the italian lady.I just don't get it,what Judith exatcly meant when he kissed Pat that she had seen,and did Pat end up together with The Italian Lady?Please help me,thank u very much!"
Quote from someone on IMDB in reference to a movie he/she didn't understand. Such grammar!
#11re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 11:17amI'm with ya, red. All the way.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
VeuveClicquot
Broadway Star Joined: 11/2/04
#12re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 11:23amTry living on an Off-Broadway Equity income. The minimum is under $400 a week, and you still have to do eight shows.
Lynnespock2
Broadway Star Joined: 5/14/04
#13re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 11:25amThe sad part of the "good money" that Broadway players get is that at any given time, only about 20% of the members of Equity are working. The money is good when you are working and tough when you are not.
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#14re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 11:26amRight - so you have to have a second job. Like most people who are aspiring ANYTHINGS in New York. I spent too many years with two and sometimes three jobs. And I'm not an actor.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#15re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 11:26amthere are days when I think I'd take THAT over what I'm doing anyday...to at least be acting - it would be heaven
"I don't really get the ending,all i can go with is when after several months,Judith saw Pat sang,and later she kissed him on the toilet,after that the story back to where Pat went down from the stage after he'd sung,and he went to the italian lady.I just don't get it,what Judith exatcly meant when he kissed Pat that she had seen,and did Pat end up together with The Italian Lady?Please help me,thank u very much!"
Quote from someone on IMDB in reference to a movie he/she didn't understand. Such grammar!
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#16re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 11:27amWhile the per week Broadway Equity minimum sounds nice, there are only a lucky few who get that year-round - a very lucky few.
#17re: Equity
Posted: 12/15/04 at 11:28amRight, DGrant - and I'm not an actor yet I was out of work for 7 months last year. It happens to everyone, especially in this economy. And most of us don't get those good salaries to begin with to help us out during the downtime.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
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