Broadway pay mínimums for 7 vs 8 weekly performances

[blm2323]

Posted: 6/26/23 at 11:52pm

I know there is a Broadway weekly minimum salary. Does the amount change depending on if the show does 8 or 7 shows a week? For example, do the actors in Sweeney Todd  have a lower weekly minimum since they only do 7 shows? 

It came up in a discussion tonight with a friend and I couldn’t find a definitive answer with a quick google search.  I figured I’d take it to the many experts on AEA contracts that are here on the board!

[trpguyy]

Posted: 6/27/23 at 8:58am

Weekly salaries cannot be pro-rated unless for very specific or special circumstances. 
So the cast of Sweeney Todd cannot be paid 7/8th of the minimum salary; but I presume it would make negotiating above the minimum more difficult. 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 6/27/23 at 10:27am

Came here to day the same thing...except I hadn't even considered  negotiations.  

Updated On: 6/27/23 at 10:27 AM

[blm2323]

Posted: 6/27/23 at 1:02pm

Thank you! Makes sense - especially the bargaining piece.