Writing and Dramaturgy wages?

Dear Reader, I am currently doing out an assignment for my acting studies, and need some help. We are filling out grant applications - and I've run into some trouble with the costs of directors/dramaturgs and writers! Since there is no pre-defined minimum wage (as far as I can find) - I was wondering if anybody would be willing to share either what they charge, or what they have been charged in the past? This way I can average them out, and find a happy medium. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks and Godspeed, -Th3o.

I recommend checking out competitive pricings amongsts writers, editors, proofreaders, etc. Dramaturgs would probably come under that heading and are easier to research (do a google for writing organisations in Australia, like the Vic. Writers Centre, and then see what their members charge for their services. People generally charge upwards of $25 per hour for editing/proofreading/etc if I remember right). Playwrights usually get royalties (and fees sometimes, especially if it's a commissioned play). I'm not sure about directors, but that might be covered at MEAA (www.alliance.org.au), the Australian union for performing artists; try checking their pdf files for technical roles in theatre. They also are the union for much of the journalistic/publishing areas too, so they're worth a look anyway. Unfortunately, due to the huge number of variables of producing shows, you won't find many stats on the net for fees/royalties/etc, seeing as how it also depends on the structure of your organisation (amateur, incorporated, profit-share, professional... and all the grey areas in between). People also charge fees differently depending on a whole bunch of personal reasons too. Good luck with the assignment! Puppets and patterns at Puppets in Melbourne

"Unfortunately, due to the huge number of variables of producing shows, you won't find many stats on the net for fees/royalties/etc, seeing as how it also depends on the structure of your organisation (amateur, incorporated, profit-share, professional... and all the grey areas in between" Actually, you will. That information's here - http://www.ozscript.org/rates.php