Master Your Craft

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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What is Master Your Craft?

This show goes beyond the basics of production, uncovering the expertise and stories that drive the entertainment industry From big-name industry leaders to behind-the-scenes pros, each episode reveals how different aspects of production, from financing to performance, come together to create something extraordinary.