We have been open for two years, and I have been arguing with myself about the compensation for the actors. Pay cash or take care of them other ways. We are restricted by our zoning so we only get 14 days a year. (love the government) Currently the actors get a free T Shirt that is Actor exclusive, 6 combo passes ($150 value) We supply all the drinks they can drink and feed them every night, we supply all their cough drops, contact lenses, and all the sugar they can stand lol. We are open 4 hours a night. My dilemma is, about 2/3 of the crew refuse cash. They want to leave it as is, because they understand that if it goes to "PAY" its an official job and most of the other perks disappear. Currently the perks average around $300 in compensation per actor. My question is even if you pay them minimum wage (which is just under $8 an hour in Florida) you are looking at no more than $40 a night is that enough to get them to commit for 14 days a year. And even then the ones that are complaining about "No Pay" now would probably bitch that minimum wage aint enough........your thoughts? Even with the compensation offered currently there has been grumbling about it being for free. Being the one paying for said free stuff I know its not but I understand their point of view.
Im torn, we have a family atmosphere now and Im worried that the "JOB" environment might hurt the overall show.
Cause lets face it, paid employees are going to have a shorter leash than "Volunteers".
Im torn, we have a family atmosphere now and Im worried that the "JOB" environment might hurt the overall show.
Cause lets face it, paid employees are going to have a shorter leash than "Volunteers".
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