Actors can have brutal days, but they also usually get days off, as most shows are ensembles and they’re rarely in every scene. And let’s face it, producers and actors are highly compensated for their work.

Sound Crew: Assists the Sound Board Operator with the sound board during all performances. Responsible for keeping the sound side of the control booth clean and organized. Helps address any sound problems that might occur during a performance. Property Master: Build, make or acquire any needed props for the production.

During the technical rehearsal phase the Stage Manager works with the director, actors and technicians to integrate the scenery, lighting and sound design elements into the production with the actors.

“The show’s total estimated start-up cost is $6m, so paying Menzel $30k for a four-month stint is a drop in the ocean,” I’m told.

Still, LuPone has other projects cooking; she will appear in Ryan Murphy’s new nostalgia-bait Netflix series “Hollywood” (premiéring May 1st) as the wealthy wife of a Golden Age studio executive who hires gigolos for companionship. She is still planning concert appearances for 2021.

According to the Actors’ Equity Association Production Contract, which governs most Broadway theatres, performers accrue a week of vacation every six months. But those planned absences are not the first time actors miss performances.

There is usually a third actor who is the emergency back up. Sometimes actors will cover multiple roles if the emergency back up has to go in that day. We have primary, understudy and then backup understudy. And most likely the backup backup understudy is also being primed to jump in as well.

Generally no. The production company usually keeps them , but if the production company has no intention of doing a similar production, they may get rid of them, in which case they could offer them to the actors.

Wear a t-shirt. For women usually a regular bra is the thing to wear unless the costume designer has requested that you wear or bring a sports bra. Also, a thong is just as “TMI” as wearing nothing. Things to avoid wearing include sweat pants – they are bulky and hard to measure around.

As payment goes, actors get paid to participate in wardrobe fittings. They get paid for a 2 hour call, but it usually takes under an hour to complete. Sometimes an actor will have to participate in multiple wardrobe fittings especially if he/she is having their costume made for them.

DO bring snacks and something to pass the time. Being an extra means most of your day will involve waiting. Bringing a book, or phone/tablet is totally acceptable. Just make sure you are aware of what’s going on- you could be called to set at any minute and should always be ready.

You’re going to be changing in and out of various outfits so arrive to the fitting wearing comfortable clothing. Leggings and a fitted tee or tanktop are ideal. And don’t forget to bring your high heels!

A model arrives for the fitting freshly showered, wearing a light unscented deodorant, NEVER wear white heavy anti-perspirant it will get on the garments. If you perspire heavy you need to bring dress shields. 3. A model always shows up wearing light makeup and has perfectly groomed hair.