what is the average payment an actor earns in musicals etc, in the theatre business?

Chorus members get paid 1500-2000 dollars each week on Broadway, health insurance included. Leads negotiate contracts based on name recognition, talent, etcetera. Else where, you are paid less for musicals and shows. In television, payment changes drastically depending on a number of things. The highest paid actor makes 850k dollars per episode (Charlie Sheen). Voice actors get paid less. Movies also fluctuate considerably, often for the same reasons that leads in musicals have fluctuating payment.

If you have an agent, the agent will take 10%
 
Chorus members get paid 1500-2000 dollars each week on Broadway, health insurance included. Leads negotiate contracts based on name recognition, talent, etcetera. Else where, you are paid less for musicals and shows. In television, payment changes drastically depending on a number of things. The highest paid actor makes 850k dollars per episode (Charlie Sheen). Voice actors get paid less. Movies also fluctuate considerably, often for the same reasons that leads in musicals have fluctuating payment.

If you have an agent, the agent will take 10%
 
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