Stuntman required

We all do co-op shows to improve. Actors and Directors do it for opportunity and experience, Writers for exposure. Its all about improvement and one fo thsoe improvements is to do the shows that have the scale to afford an equitable return for all but at co-op stage Money is probably the least of the returns that we are aiming for.

But... without funding i feel it would be very hard, if not nigh on impossible for a co-op company to pay equity rates. theatre dosent make money unless its musicals and blockbusters.

But... (again) co-op companies should do every thing to maximise returns for their casta nd crew (i have problems with co-ops that spend a great deal of money on promotion and opening ngiht parties to make their companies look good and then have no returns for their actors.) I feel co-ops should have a clear profit share from the start and a transparent accounting of all funding spent. I also hate co-ops who give out way too many comps to their friends. Its got to be an equal share as wella san equal decision on comp policy and an understanding that money spent weill advance the show not the individuals or company putting on the show.

And actors shouldfn't do any show without knwoing what the co-op is goign to dow ith the production money and how much of the profits will eb spent for production.

It is too easy to undermine yourself for the sake of being in a show.