The performers got real happy, too - amazed at such a good feeling coming from so massive a crowd.

The musicians' and performers' unions would also get about 1 percent each.

But older performers are getting into the act as well.

The other half was told that only the performers would get cash.

The performer or his manager is buying the space and getting a professional evaluation.

And performers get a chance to be seen, though the cost is high.

Many performers got next to nothing for their work then and get nothing now.

Well the poor performers will get the idea and then leave.

Talented young performers and writers will get to do new works on small budgets.

The performers will get a letter in two or three weeks informing them whether they have been picked.