41: Tax Deductions For Theatre with John Lee Beatty & Ken Billington

We discuss tax deductions for theatre personnel with set designer John Lee Beatty and lighting designer Ken Billington. Ken is incorporated as a business whereas John Lee is an unincorporated independent contractor.

 

John Lee has designed more than 100 Broadway shows. He has won two Tony Awards, one for Tally’s Folly in 1980 and the second for The Nance in 2013. He has received an additional 13 Tony nominations, has won 5 Drama Desk awards, and has been nominated for 10 more.

Ken has also designed more than 100 Broadway shows. He won the Tony Award for Chicago and has been nominated for 9 more. He also won the Drama Desk award for Chicago and has been nominated for 5 more. Ken is a member of the Theatre Hall of Fame.

 

To learn more about John Lee Beatty, listen to his previous interview:

https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/OpgExflo4ya6zwKeU8k1

 

To learn more about Ken Billington, listen to his previous interview:

https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/VGQZlvyQFnMeL1pRA5OB

 

Charo:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charo

 

Links From The Patreon Only Episode:

 

Favored Nations - Contracts:

https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/favored-nations-clauses-20381/

 

Interview by Ethan Steimel

 
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