W.: The theater took most of the gate. Once we'd paid our other expenses, there was nothing left.
M.: What expenses? Where did the money go?
W.: Rehearsal space, the technical crew …
M.: But we rehearsed that Ballet East--where you work! And wasn't the lighting done by your friend?
W.. Mike, I've explained it were you. Now I have to go. Please don't bother me again.
(Words and Phrases)
"fronted the money" お金を前払いした
"to reimburse" 払い戻す