Broadway pay mínimums for 7 vs 8 weekly performances

[blm2323]

Broadway pay mínimums for 7 vs 8 weekly performances#1

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]

Broadway pay mínimums for 7 vs 8 weekly performances#2

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]

Broadway pay mínimums for 7 vs 8 weekly performances#3

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

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

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

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

[blm2323]

Broadway pay mínimums for 7 vs 8 weekly performances#4

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

Thank you! Makes sense - especially the bargaining piece.