I think there are several answers, but one is that there is a cost (both in dollars and effort) and it may not be worthwhile financially for shows of limited appeal beyond these walls. It is also true that some people make things harder than others.
On a side note, I was talking to someone the other day who observed that it seemed like the era of free stuff is starting to subside, not just for rights but also talent. As work starts to crank up, we will probably see less and less inclination, and we will also see smaller audiences and smaller donations etc etc. It was nice while it lasted, and it served many valuable purposes, but "sunrise doesn't last all morning, a cloudburst doesn't last all day ... all things must pass." :-) |
