When making your deal with a producer or lighting company, there are many things to consider. First, the rate should be agreed upon for both the amount and the duration. Most programmers will include the first 10 hours in their standard day rate. Anytime after that is billed as overtime. If you are working on a touring production, then you might agree to a weekly rate with a discount for the extended period of employment. For example, a weekly rate might be the same as five one-day rates when you know they will hire you for six weeks. Usually, a touring rate will not include any overtime.
— Brad Schiller, from Feeding The Machines, PLSN November 2007.
