readings and payment

[starfromafar]

Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:27pm

This may be a naive question, but do actors and actresses get paid for participating in a reading or a workshop of a musical?

[jmaclover]

Posted: 11/30/04 at 6:32pm

I am sure.

Or they are paying off debt - hint, hint

[producersfan2]

Posted: 11/30/04 at 8:02pm

Depends on the musical. I could write a show and ask my friends to be in the reading. Doesn't mean I have to pay them.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/30/04 at 8:04pm

I was always wondering what it means to be "workshopping" a role or a show. Someone said that Lisa Brescia was "workshopping" for something. What does that mean? (Sorry if that's a dumb question. Don't let the "Legend" status fool you. )

[Amneris]

Posted: 11/30/04 at 8:09pm

im guessing if it's a union workshop, they HAVE to pay you...


A Workshop, correct me if i am wrong, is a "pre" product of a show. It's where the creative team takes the time to work out the major kinks and just let the potential investors and possible producing parties see some of what will be formed into a production. It's usually done in a smaller space just to get the feel of what can and will be done. I know Hairspray had many workshops.. Maybe Marc and best explain what was done.

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 11/30/04 at 8:16pm

Amneris is correct about what a workshop is.

If it is a professional workshop than the performers do get paid.

[timote316]

Posted: 11/30/04 at 8:18pm

I wouldnt think its too much, tho

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/30/04 at 8:29pm

Ahh okay, that's what I thought it was, but correct me if I'm wrong - I thought someone said Lisa B was "workshopping" as a pre-existing part on a current show? (I'm thinking something in Wicked but I could be wrong.) How is that possible if the show's already on Broadway?

[Ensemble1726560081]

Posted: 9/17/24 at 9:08am

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Updated On: 10/9/24 at 09:08 AM

[Huss417]

Posted: 9/17/24 at 9:52am

Ensemble1726560081 said: "I realize this is an old thread, but still. It depends on the project and the agreement in place. For some readings or workshops, especially for smaller or non-union productions, actors might volunteer their time, either for experience or to support a developing show."

It is almost 20 years old.  I see you joined today but you might want to start with more current posts. :)

[JSquared2]

Posted: 9/17/24 at 12:18pm

Huss417 said: "Ensemble1726560081 said: "I realize this is an old thread, but still. It depends on the project and the agreement in place. For some readings or workshops, especially for smaller or non-union productions, actors might volunteer their time, either for experience or to support a developing show."

It is almost 20 years old. I see you joined today but you might want to start with more current posts. :)"

 

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[Huss417]

Posted: 9/17/24 at 12:28pm

JSquared2 said: "Huss417 said: "Ensemble1726560081 said: "I realize this is an old thread, but still. It depends on the project and the agreement in place. For some readings or workshops, especially for smaller or non-union productions, actors might volunteer their time, either for experience or to support a developing show."

It is almost 20 years old. I see you joined today but you might want to start with more current posts. :)"



You are responding to a bot. All of these "Ensemble followed by a jumble of numbers" postsare AI generated fakes."

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[sinister teashop]

Posted: 9/17/24 at 12:30pm

JSquared2 said: "Huss417 said: "Ensemble1726560081 said: "I realize this is an old thread, but still. It depends on the project and the agreement in place. For some readings or workshops, especially for smaller or non-union productions, actors might volunteer their time, either for experience or to support a developing show."

It is almost 20 years old. I see you joined today but you might want to start with more current posts. :)"



You are responding to a bot. All of these "Ensemble followed by a jumble of numbers" postsare AI generated fakes."

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Updated On: 9/17/24 at 12:30 PM

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 9/17/24 at 1:48pm

Updated On: 9/17/24 at 01:48 PM

[JSquared2]

Posted: 9/17/24 at 2:11pm

CoffeeBreak said: "Even actors pay their "friends" a going rate anymore. It's considered rude not to. "No one works for free" has become the norm. Real professional Equityindustry readings have 1 or 2 week usually. Workshops pay a little more and can last longer."

 

There are still plenty of "under the radar" table readings that happen in the director's living room, or in the producer's conference room.

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 9/17/24 at 2:45pm

Yes.   I just went to one.   Everyone was paid for their time even "under the radar".