Every standing ovation starts with a spreadsheet.

Before the lights go down, someone has to navigate dozens of union rules, tax requirements, and last-minute cast changes. Sarah Galbraith and Ryan Lympus from Checks & Balances Payroll take us inside the rarely seen world of live theater payroll, explaining how their team keeps the show running behind the scenes.

Key insights from this episode:

Why live theater requires specialized payroll services
The role of technology in payroll processing and security
How Checks & Balances supports clients across diverse productions

Chapters:

(00:00) Meet Sarah Galbraith and Ryan Lympus

(00:39) Why live theater requires a specialized payroll company

(02:03) How tech is saving the payroll game

(03:47) Who uses Checks & Balances (it’s more than just Broadway)

(04:38) Why they love this work and what’s coming next

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