Live Entertainment Payroll & Employer of Record Solutions
Cast & Crew + Checks & Balances

 

Meet us at the NAMT Fall Conference to discover how to streamline payroll, stay compliant, and save resources on your next production.

 

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Bri Buchanan

Director, Cast & Crew Live Entertainment  

Sarah Galbraith

Sarah Galbraith

President, Checks & Balances 

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Maty Cameron

Payroll Coordinator, Checks & Balances

 
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Employer of Record (EOR) for live events and tours 

Cast & Crew Live Entertainment acts as your Employer of Record (EOR), managing the administrative and compliance details while your production maintains its role as the Common Law Employer (CLE). 

 

Dedicated payroll experts with industry experience
Every production is supported by a dedicated payroll expert, backed by a team with decades of experience in live events, tours, and theatrical productions.
Workers’ compensation coverage for every crew member
Every crew member paid through Cast & Crew is fully covered. Claims are processed by our in-house workers’ compensation specialists, ensuring protection and compliance at every step.
Online onboarding and timecard management tools
Enjoy full access to online onboarding, timecard management, and payroll platforms, included at no extra cost. Use them when you want, without mandatory requirements.
Compliance support for unemployment claims and employment law
We handle unemployment claims, monitor evolving employment laws, and guide productions through complex compliance requirements with confidence and clarity.
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Paying Agent services under your company’s tax ID

Checks & Balances operates as your Paying Agent, processing payroll and remitting taxes under your company’s name and tax ID number.

Decades of payroll expertise for productions of all sizes
As a boutique payroll agency, Checks & Balances offers hands-on service with decades of experience. From actors, singers, dancers, and musicians to backstage crew, our payroll solutions are tailored to the unique needs of live entertainment productions.
Preprogrammed system with unions, earning codes, deductions
Our system is preprogrammed with standard production departments, union affiliations, performance-specific earning codes, and customary deductions and reimbursements, streamlining payroll for productions of any size.
Specialized tax services—weekly impounds, returns, W-2/1099 support
We manage weekly tax impounds, including specialized state and city taxes across the US, prepare and file tax returns, and support your W-2 and 1099 payees.
Secure digital payroll portal with real-time reporting
Our secure online employer portal provides real-time payroll data, detailed reporting, and employee self-service tools for easy access to paystubs, tax forms, and more.

 

FAQ

  • What is Cast & Crew Live Entertainment?
    Cast & Crew Live Entertainment is an Employer of Record (EOR) specializing in payroll, compliance, and workers’ compensation for live entertainment productions and tours.
  • What does Checks & Balances do for producers?
    Checks & Balances acts as your Paying Agent, managing payroll, taxes, and compliance under your company’s name while providing boutique, hands-on service.
  • Why meet us at NAMT?
    We’ll show you how to simplify payroll, ensure compliance, and save time and money on your productions.