Study Shows Steep Revenue Plunge for Theatres, Some Hope for 2021
TRG Arts and Purple Seven report that a return will hinge on the end of social distancing and renewed marketing.
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2 Virginia Theatres Find New Sights at Old Sites
Pandemic programming at Barter Theatre and Cadence Theatre Company comprises drive-in performances and short-film commissions, respectively.
How I Broke My Theatre Fast With a Celebration Called ‘Quince’
This outdoor performance in Bushwick was a reminder of the joys of gathering, and of the magic of New York City.
In Challenging Times, Our Theatres Can Rise to the Challenge
It’s going to be a long time before we’re back doing live theatre at full capacity indoors, but there is plenty of work to do until then.
Camp in a Box (Plus a Screen)
Theatre companies are using their creativity to engage kids stuck at home, from s’mores to dress-up days.
An Open Letter to the Senators of the 116th Congress: Fund the Arts
The arts are not a luxury but a huge economic engine for America’s cities and towns, and a reflection of our national culture. They deserve your unstinting support.
A Tale of Two Reopenings, With and Without the Union Label
American Shakespeare Center and Berkshire Theatre Group will soon open full-scale productions, but only one has Actors’ Equity’s approval.
Theatregoers’ Willingness to Return Is Trending Down, Data Show
Studies, including one from Shugoll Research on D.C.-area theatregoers, see a decline from already low numbers, with the comfort zone stretching to spring 2021.
New Village Arts Center Postpones 2020-21 Season
The California company’s 20th anniversary season will resume in July of 2021.
A Few Theatres Open for Business, If Not Business as Usual
How and why are a handful of theatres reopening, even as the coronavirus surges?