| re: Starting a (civil) discussion on the new world of theatre | |
| Posted by: MattPhilly 05:29 pm EDT 04/22/20 | |
| In reply to: Starting a (civil) discussion on the new world of theatre - goodfriendnj 12:52 pm EDT 04/22/20 | |
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| Let me preface this post with the fact that I am very much an optimist and that hasn't changed in the face of Covid... First, theatre has survived for thousands of years and there is no doubt that it will survive this. Now, theatre has also changed dramatically over that time, and I am sure it will change now. Is that a bad thing? Not really. Change is good. I am hoping that this change will ultimately be a positive one. In fact, I think that our entire will change, and again, I hope (think) it will be in a positive way. Regional theatre will come back more quickly than commercial Broadway. It might look different, perhaps with shorter seasons for a couple of years, and smaller scale productions. However, I follow many of these companies and artists on social media, and they are all working away, perfecting their art, creating in their own ways. Think of some of the heavenly art we will see when people emerge from quarantine. Broadway will likely be different. Sadly, several shows will not return, and there will likely be a good number of dark theatres for awhile. If Broadway returns this fall (I am optimistic!) there will likely be very few, if any new productions, save the Music Man and shows that were meant to open this spring. Broadway productions may well be geared towards local audiences rather than tourists for awhile. Producers, companies, and actors seem optimistic. Fall seasons have been announced for many regionals, opera companies, symphonies, ballet companies. Sure, that can change, but its hope. For so many of us, theatre is our happy place, our hope. I am going to continue to hold out hope for a swift return to our happy place! |
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