WINONA, Minn. –The child actor Jennette McCurdy, now an author, will speak March 22 at Winona State University. Tickets: $20 starting Tuesday. Her memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” recounts struggles including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother. The book led the New York Times bestsellers for 18 weeks. Among her screen credits: Playing Sam Puckett in the Nickelodeon sitcom “Carly” from 2007 to 2012.
McCurdy. An “Evening with Jennette McCurdy” to include audience questions and answers.
Speaker fees
McCurdy’s contract with Winona State is $43,500. The contract specifies at least 60 minutes on stage but no more 75. All American Entertainment, a booking agency based in North Carolina, represents McCurdy. The agency says her appearances range from $50,000 to $100,000. The fee is negotiable based on the speaker’s schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location.
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