From: Widerman-AT-aol.com
Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 14:54:30 EDT
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Free Shows, etc.


Entertainers are often asked to work for free because their overhead is  
perceived as very low.
 
If I perform for a charitable organization, I send an invoice for my usual  
performance fee with an additional line item listing a donation to the  
organization equal to the fee for the show. This leaves a balance due of  $0. I 
request a letter from the organization recognizing our donation in  the amount of 
the show, which I can then take as a tax deduction.
 
Often they will cover transportation and other out-of-pocket expenses, as  
well.
 
Exposure is never sufficient compensation for performing, especially  with 
the spiraling price of gasoline. I explain to clients wanting a freebie  that 
publicity and promotion are key components of show business and we expect  our 
program to be advertised whenever we perform. Our participation gives them a  
product to advertise, and I am happy to offer promotional materials for their  
use if they hire us. It is their job as a producer to cover their costs, which 
 includes our performance fee.
 
     -Steven->
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



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