I'm being treated unfairly and made to work long hours. I've spent a lot on travel expenses and am worried because the Director's lost money on the production that I may not get paid or be sacked.
2006-08-11 05:18:50 · 12 answers · asked by dichotamous_one 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
they can't pay you what they haven't got, improve your performance and that of the rest of the crew so your in profit and there is money to pay you with - if the perfomance fails and your not working your hardest it's your fault it failed, no matter how badly the other performers play because talent spotters look at individual performances not that of everyone
2006-08-15 04:23:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am an actor living thirty miles from Edinburgh and I have never done anything in the festival or fringe.
The average audience is eight people and sometimes I have more than that in my living room, all having a good time without the indignity of performance.
Nothing leads to anything else in this business and by adopting a 'living wage or nothing' attitude to my job, I do OK.
I certainly do not take the main role in Richard III on roller skates in the rain to an audience of two dead pensioners and a hairy dog and have to pay for the privilege.
Acting is a job, maybe not like any other, but just a job.
Don't do crap like this again.
Stay at home and have a good time.
2006-08-11 07:52:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds as though you've learned a valuable lesson, however this works out. You NEVER commit to an undertaking like this one with merely a verbal agreement, or even a "handshake" agreement. If you're working on a production, and it's understood that you are to be compensated for that work, then it's YOUR responsibility to see to it that the agreement gets put in writing, and signed by all parties.
This may come as a shock, but...there are a million FLAKES working in the arts. Nothing wrong with that, necessarily -- sometimes they produce wonderful product -- but, from time to time, they need to be made to behave in a responsible, business-like manner.
2006-08-11 20:02:52 · answer #3 · answered by shkspr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What was the agreement? Is it an internship? The long hours go with that territory. Was there any talk beforehand about being reimbursed for travel expenses? I would measure how important this one job is to your career. It may be beneficial to finish the job if you think it could lead to future PAYING work. There is nothing wrong with mentioning your concerns about the out-of-pocket expenses to your superiors if you think they will be open to listening. If you are losing money, unhappy, and have no contract, you are entitled to leave. Try to be as professional about it as possible so they will be unable to say anything negative about you.
2006-08-11 05:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what sort of artwork you searching for? Sweeping the streets? cleansing residences? working in McDonalds? waiting tables? those are the folk who address greater suitable team in the process the festivals. The venues do no longer hire human beings. they simply lease out the halls. The theatre communities do all their own artwork from cost ticket merchandising to advertising. you'll be somewhat greater particular as to what sort of vocational artwork you're searching for for.
2016-11-04 09:02:35 · answer #5 · answered by winstanley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the Fringe office in Edinburgh. I found them really helpful when I was working up there.
2006-08-14 03:27:41 · answer #6 · answered by farrarmayhew 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
verbal contracts are legally binding too. but you need a lawyer. this will cost you again (unless you've got friends), so it really depends on how much money you've lost and how much you expect to recover. try asking your question to the FIA (http://www.fia-actors.com). they're probably in the best position to help you.
but it sounds like there's still time. can you still draft a contract with your director? a promisory note will do.
i know everyone has said it, and you know it by now. still it's worth repeating. *next time put it in writing.*
2006-08-12 03:51:51 · answer #7 · answered by kristina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You in a pickle dude and you can't do anything as you have nothing to back you up IE contract, what if you get hurt you ain't even really meant to be there so you'll properly get some small pay out be careful
2006-08-11 05:29:51 · answer #8 · answered by Osh Aka Oisinmagic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm surprised. I thought peple did that kinda thing because they were into performing. Well, whatever happens, it's not a long term contract anyway.
2006-08-11 05:22:41 · answer #9 · answered by scotsman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is the risk you run working at the festival, especially with no contract. there is little you can do. just try and enjoy the experience and learn from it, at least its something for your cv
2006-08-11 05:24:29 · answer #10 · answered by Little C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋