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Wed, 12 May 2004, 05:25 pm
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Hi,
I am very interested in getting into the buissness, I have recently handed in my application for the stage managment course in WAAPA. However, no one can give me a straight answer on the avarage earning of a SM. If anyone could e-mail me and tell me the general wages for this occupation it would be much appreciated. I do realise payment hanges from show to show, but on avarage.

Mitch.

Re: Money

Wed, 12 May 2004, 06:10 pm
Hi Mitchell,

You'd be best contacting the union, (Media Entertainment Arts Alliance) who'd be able to give you an indicative figure, perhaps even broken down by state.

I can say, from people I've known who've gone through that course, above-average stage managers who are multi-skilled (lighting, SFX, pyro) are in demand and rarely out of work. They also get remarkable travel opportunities presented on occasion.

I believe you'd be given an excellent background in all these areas at the WAAPA.

Good luck.

Warmly,
Jason

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