Possible Clues:

• Former thespian, one making extortionate demands
• One demanding payment, say
• He may be too strict in demanding payments from retired player
• One claiming from player
• One forcing payment from performer
• Tax collector, e.g.
• Permanently resting performer seen as demanding person
• Former player, demanding type
• Once in the theatre, he demands his moneysworth
• Once in the theatre, he demands his money's worth