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Do Understudies Get Paid?

James H. Sterling • • 6 min read
Do Understudies Get Paid?

THEY GET PAID FOR EVERY TRACK THEY COVER …
As a standby, you can cover, I believe, three roles, and the second that you cover more than that, you have to be paid an additional amount, per week, for each role that you cover.” Sometimes, moving from swing to understudy means taking a pay cut.

Does the understudy get paid?

Understudy roles - the actor who steps in when there's an emergency and an actor can't play a part assigned them - also come with additional pay. ... Understudy principal roles can add $54.50 to a weekly salary, while understudy chorus roles can add $15.

How much money does understudies make?

Actors in small parts often double as understudies for the major roles. This can add $54.50 to the pay packet, while chorus understudies get $15. "Swing" actors who understudy multiple roles can earn $101.70 extra. Musicals will often pay an extra $406.80 per week to one performer to serve as the dance captain.

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.