Strengthening Live Entertainment While Giving Back With Cast & Crew

Keep your crew paid, compliant, and ready to perform

 

Where leaders across live entertainment, touring, and sports come together for golf, connection, and charitable impact benefiting The Recording Academy's charity MusiCares through Unite The United Foundation.

 

Learn how Cast & Crew Sports and Live Entertainment helps venue operators, tour managers, production teams, and sports organizations simplify payroll, manage compliance, and protect their workforce so they can stay focused on delivering exceptional live experiences.

 

 

Todd Dyer-2

 

 Sam Lankie

Todd Dyer

Vice President & Head of Sports and Live Entertainment

 Sam Lankie

Sales Representative Sports and Live Entertainment

 

Employer of Record (EOR) for live events and tours

 

Keep your focus on the action. We’ll handle the rest. Cast & Crew’s Sports and Live Entertainment division serves as your Employer of Record (EOR) for live events, tours, and sports productions across the United States. We manage payroll, workers’ compensation, and employment compliance while your organization remains the Common Law Employer (CLE). 

 

Work with dedicated payroll experts who know the industry
Every production is supported by a dedicated payroll professional with deep experience in live events, touring, and large-scale productions. You get real people who understand your timelines, workforce complexity, and compliance risks.
Protect every crew member with workers’ compensation coverage
Every worker paid through Cast & Crew is fully covered. Claims are handled quickly by in-house experts who understand the realities of live production environments and high-risk event settings.
Work smarter with digital onboarding and timecard management tools 
Save hours with seamless online onboarding, timecard management, and payroll access—all included at no extra cost. Use them when you need them without rigid requirements or added fees.
Simplify compliance for unemployment claims and employment law
Avoid costly missteps with proactive compliance support. We manage unemployment claims, monitor changing laws, and guide your team through complex regulations so you can stay focused on your event, not the fine print. That means fewer surprises and more confidence on every production.

FAQ 

  • What is Cast & Crew Sports and Live Entertainment? 
    Cast & Crew Sports and Live Entertainment is an employer of record specializing in payroll, workers’ compensation, and employment compliance for live events, tours, venues, and sports organizations nationwide.
  • Who should work with Cast & Crew for live event payroll?
    Our services are designed for tour managers, venue operators, production companies, promoters, and sports organizations managing large or temporary workforces.
  • Why meet Cast & Crew at Duffing for Dollars?
    We will show you how to simplify payroll, reduce compliance risk, and save time on live productions while supporting a meaningful industry cause.