Actor's Equity has fought long and hard for a reasonable work day. Your "paying customers" aren't working at night , are they? They are watching a company of professionals who are. There has to be a 12 hour period between the end of the day and beginning of the next. The crew is called at least an hour before that.
Folks who work 9-5 wouldn't be required to show up at 5 in the morning, would they. Also, there has to be a decent break in between rehearsal and performance. This allows everyone to eat and rest before performing. |
