Posted: 4/6/16 at 2:42pm
$2,000.00 a week...that's a nice chunk of change right there. I could work miracles with that kind of money on a weekly basis.
Posted: 4/6/16 at 2:49pm
$2000/week is just slightly above minimum. Many performers (Hamilton or any other Bway musical) are hitting above that or close to it once you add media fees, understudy assignments, run-of-play, set moves and/or extraordinary risk fees.
Posted: 4/6/16 at 3:01pm
That's great! It's still a nice chunk of change.
Posted: 4/6/16 at 3:17pm
CarlosAlberto said: "That's great! It's still a nice chunk of change.
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except that it's the gross pay, not the take-home pay. that $2k drops significantly once you factor in taxes, supplemental insurance (most AEA plans are not sufficient), and agent cuts of 5 - 10% per week. some will also have managers who typically take an additional 3 - 5% of weekly pay. and then you need to remember MANY of these actors go through months, or sometimes years, of unemployment.
Posted: 4/6/16 at 5:35pm
I've known of a lot of contracts that figure the agent's cut into it...
At flea market, only a novice pays sticker price. Hamilton is the flea market. Despite the show being the broadway debut for many, I suspect the ensemble isn't paying sticker price. I know the whole "the taxes and fees drop the salary so fast in the city!", but I think cast of Hamilton probably fees secure in knowing their WILL be open next week and they WILL get a paycheck.
