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JimmyH New user 85 Posts 
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RodHousley New user 51 Posts
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You should pay your assistants and they should understand what they are being paid up front and be honest about it. Without your assistants what illusion would you do? You need to think about how important the illusion is to your show and pay them accordingly. I believe they should be paid hourly a dancers wage and paid for rehearsal time as well. Be professional about it and they will be professional for you. When you do things pro-bono, it is never as good as it could be.
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Rachel New user 3 Posts
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As a hired assistant, I do more than just perform. I take care of a lot of bookings, and taking care of every little thing. Everything that my boss can't do, I do it.
There was a second assistant needed, so we asked another girl to step in. She asked for pay, and we told her that this would be her "audition", of course she did not continue with us, but it was for a benefit show, and she demanded pay. |
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The Donster Inner circle 4817 Posts
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I offer Pay Whether its for a Benefit or Not. I do want to be Fair and Honest with the assistant. plus having someone Helping means a Extra Person to get a Opinion from. and Rachel thank you for Joining The Magic Café.
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cheeky New user 90 Posts
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Well it all depends, On what kind of contract do you have, If its a One Show, They charge high!
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The Donster Inner circle 4817 Posts
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It won't be for a contract matbe a one show. but also to get to know the routine and to practice with.
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griffindance Regular user 145 Posts
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Ok I havent read through most of the posts but I'll blunder on regardless.
For a good guide of rates of pay find a union website. Some publish their wage agreements online. Decide if you are paying 10% above or below that rate. Another way to decide is based on percentage of the show income. Although profit share payment means that some people wont want to take the risk of learning a show for what may turn out to be a pittance. As far as ongoing rehearsals decide how much time you are going to need. Any more than one hour (unpaid) prep-time per week or per show seems fine if only to make sure things are 'tight.' |
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kellaroneil New user 66 Posts
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Just always keep in mind that the assistant's time is worth something just like the performer's time. Ask yourself the question, could I perform this show without them? If you can't that makes them even more valuable.
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msmagic1 New user 51 Posts
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I agree. If you are getting paid, the assistant should also. I pay my assistants well..... and I NEVER have a hard time finding one available! You reap what you sow.
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jugglestruck Inner circle Wales 1038 Posts
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I pay my assistants enough to make them feel valuable and wanted. Pay then too little and you will rapidly lose their goodwill.
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DavidThomas.jpg "View Profile") Loyal user 240 Posts
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You must always keep in mind when hiring someone that you have to make money to cover the cost of doing business. This includes payroll taxes and workers comp insurance. The most important is the ladder. If your assistant is hurt on the job, then you are legally responsible. Keep all this in mind as you are pricing your shows and deciding what percentage you pay your employees.
David Thomas
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