Chris Gethard Defends UCB Not Paying Comedians For Performing at Show with Cover
There’s been quite the controversy over in NYC about remarks made by Kurt Metzger on the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre not paying comedians for a show that charged cover and how wrong that is. The issue of being paid has always been an issue of contention for everyone in comedy as a several writers, performers, producers, etc. are doing stuff for either free or even spending their own money to make something happen.
Chris Gethard brings a level head to the debate and displays why people in comedy have to make big sacrifices to find their way to comedy success, many of which are financial.