| Starting a (civil) discussion on the new world of theatre | |
| Posted by: goodfriendnj 12:52 pm EDT 04/22/20 | |
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| I think it would be interesting to start hearing what people are thinking about in terms of how live theatre is going to look as we bravely move forward. I'm not anticipating nor expecting specifics, but rather just what are you general thoughts about "how it might look." I think it would be interesting to hear from historians, perhaps such as Boze Hadleigh, Ethan Morrden, Jack Viertel, etc. (These are just a few examples, I realize there are many more. Seth Rudetsky, perhaps?) I propose we don't look at the doom and gloom. Yes, that's a part of it, and quite possibly a reality. But, if we approach it from a "we will get through this, but how" standpoint, this discussion could be interesting and possibly enlightening. I'll start by saying things are going to look vastly different: Smaller shows, distance seating, face masks and ushers taking temperatures. Who knows. One thing is for sure: the finances are going to radically change. And by that I mean to say: No one is going to make the same kind of money they used to make -- and that goes for producers, talent, union crews and staff. Shows will likely need to scale down, at least for awhile, and ticket prices will need to come down, at least to encourage people to walk into a theatre again, if nothing else. The capital consumptive nature of theatre has to change in order to survive. Is something akin to the Federal Theatre Project a possible, perhaps only, solution, at least for a period of time? Please, let's not turn this into a right/left, or liberal/conservative debate nor argument. I propose this to be CONSTRUCTIVE, INFORMATIVE and INSPIRATIONAL. Yes, I have hope, and I hope you do, too. But it's going to take some deep soul searching, and lots of forward thinking. There will be plenty of time to second guess the past and cajole us with your stories of the past. But what is 2021 going to look like? Thoughts? |
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