Does anyone know how the arrangement worked with the boys who appear from out of the house during that emotional scene when Eric arrives at Walter's residence? Obviously their names weren't listed in the Playbill - and for good reason. Were these boys standbys/understudies or was their sole function to appear in that final scene? Were they Equity salaried? If so, seems like quite a financial burden to take on in a show with an already large cast.
Just fascinated as to how it all worked. Anyone with insight, I'm eager for your response.