Hey, all, sorry to ressurect a thread from the far distant past, but I could use a bit of advice, and there was, already a pertinent thread.
I just got offered an ASM gig for a great opera company that I'm really excited about. The SM really wants me, and wants my contract "signed and sealed" by the end of next week. I'm supposed to talk with the Production Manager over the next few days about pay scale. Before my interview with the SM, he mentioned $X sum, but it was a little less than I can take, and still make sure my bills are covered. I realize it will be a lump payment at the end of the run, and I do have the Emergency Fund to cover my bills in the meantime, but 'll need to replenish it, and $X won't do it.
I was just wondering if anyone would be able/willing to tell me what they've been paid in the past for an ASM position in a "brand name" Opera Company? If you don't feel comfortable putting it in public, would you be willing to PM me (soon, please, I'm supposed to e-mail him this evening) and letting me know privately? What I need to cover bills and gas is not too much more than $X, but we're talking strictly bills and gas; no stopover for a hamburger on the way home from a 12 hour rehearsal, not even enough spare to buy a bottle of shampoo. If I have an idea of what other ASMs have been paid, I'll be better informed as to what sort of counter offer I can make.
Thanks so much, everyone!