NY Reopening? New Guidelines Begin to Pave the Way
The governor’s plans allow the return of limited-capacity indoor performances starting in April, including one at a Broadway theatre.
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New Study: Arts Orgs to Stagger Return Plans, Try Alternative Venues
Compared to TRG Arts’ last study, U.S. companies are pushing back plans by an average of almost 4 more months.
New Report: Audiences Want Vaccines and Masks Before They Return
Other AudienceView findings: Many theatregoers would pay higher prices to offset lower capacity, though most aren’t ready to go back till June at the earliest.
NEA’s ‘Art of Reopening’ Collects Arts Orgs’ Best Practices
From a survey of successful efforts, the endowment outlines recommendations for creating and sharing (mostly) live art during the pandemic.
Quarantine, Ventilate, Be Ready to Quit: In-Person Theatre in the Time of COVID
Recent stagings of ‘Fannie Lou Hamer, Speak On It!’ showed the possibility—and stringent protocols—of pandemic-era live theatre.
To Be or Not to Be: Theatres Brace for Another Season of Uncertainty
A survey of U.S. theatres finds them almost evenly divided on the prospects for closure or survival in 2021.
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.
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.
