hair apray equity tour

[hox]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 6:42pm

what is the benefit for doing a non equity tour? You dont get a equity card do you?
Updated On: 4/17/08 at 06:42 PM

[basketcase]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 7:57pm

Are you asking why an actor would choose to be part of a non-equity tour? Or why a producer would choose to mount a non-equity tour?

From an actor's standpoint: Uh...it's a job, a paycheck, a chance to see the country, a chance to gain experience and exposure etc.

From a producer's standpoint: It's cheaper and often more profitable.

[SpellingBeeFan4Ever]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 7:59pm

What's this hair apray you speak of? Does it star Dini Martini?

Updated On: 4/17/08 at 07:59 PM

[sopranobiz]

Posted: 4/17/08 at 11:01pm

The producers can charge Broadway ticket prices but do not have to pay the talent union wages. Also, there are no rules to protect actors from how frequestly they travel, how many hours they rehearse, how much per deum they are alotted.

If you are a smart non union actor going out on tour, make sure to negociate a sweet deal for yourself and get it on paper! There is no union to protect you.

What a great way to save a buck.