Hit or miss, at least somebody is taking a chance. Hurray for everybody.
Financially, I am sure it is budgeted to at least break even with 80-90% of the potential gross (NOT attendance). The actors are probably on a variation of 10 grand per against a profit pool or then splitting a percentage of the operating profit above breakeven. They know it is risky all around. Leveaux is probably on minimum royalties with some profit participation. The author collects nothing.
With Garner and Kline don't count on an extension. They could have these few months between other jobs and presto, a theatrical perfect storm.
There will probably be some kind of discount for the first month or so. This will build up the advance.
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