AsherSB
Active Member
Hi,
I work as a technical director at a small, non-profit theater. I'm still a teenager, but I'm still expected to do all the technical work with no real help or oversight. I do all the sound and light design, installation and control for all the shows and other events that we run in the space, and right now I get paid about $125 for a 2 week show, including 2 tech weeks. For what often comes out to be 110+ hours of work, I think that just a little bit over 10% of minimum wage is a little bit low, but because of some restructuring in the organization, my pay is expected to drop to less then $100. Although I love the work I do, I still think it's reasonable to request compensation. Do you guys have an opinion? How much should I be paid, or should I be paid at all?
Thanks!
Asher
I work as a technical director at a small, non-profit theater. I'm still a teenager, but I'm still expected to do all the technical work with no real help or oversight. I do all the sound and light design, installation and control for all the shows and other events that we run in the space, and right now I get paid about $125 for a 2 week show, including 2 tech weeks. For what often comes out to be 110+ hours of work, I think that just a little bit over 10% of minimum wage is a little bit low, but because of some restructuring in the organization, my pay is expected to drop to less then $100. Although I love the work I do, I still think it's reasonable to request compensation. Do you guys have an opinion? How much should I be paid, or should I be paid at all?
Thanks!
Asher