When is an experience worth the money? Today, we talk about the ongoing struggles of the theater community, how to pull focus and the glimmers of hope that lead us forward.

Summary

This conversation covers various topics related to the business of theater, including ticket pricing, expenses, the financial model of nonprofit theaters, the challenges faced by regional theaters, the importance of developmental work, the disparities in the theater industry, the need for more diversity and inclusion, and the selection of shows. The conversation also touches on the cost of wigs and makeup in theater productions and the renovation of theaters. Overall, it highlights the financial aspects and challenges of the theater industry.

Takeaways

The cost of wigs and makeup in theater productions can be significant, and it is important to budget for these expenses.

Nonprofit theaters face financial challenges and need to find sustainable business models to continue their work.

The theater industry needs more developmental work to support the creation of new shows and take artistic risks.

There is a need for more diversity and inclusion in the theater industry, both on and off stage.

The financial disparities in the theater industry, including the gap between nonprofit and commercial theaters, need to be addressed.

Chapters

00:00 Naming the Podcast

00:42 Theater and Humor

01:34 The Cost of Wigs and Makeup

03:00 The Business of Theater

06:18 Ticket Pricing and Expenses

08:07 The Value of Art

10:05 The Financial Model of Nonprofit Theaters

11:31 The Challenges of Running a Theater

13:24 The Importance of Developmental Work

15:06 The Financial Struggles of Regional Theaters

19:06 The Financial Disparities in the Theater Industry

23:34 The Cost of Theater Buildings

27:28 The Need for More Developmental Work

29:17 The Challenges of Nonprofit Theaters

31:33 The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion

36:08 The Renovation of Theaters

41:02 The Selection of Shows

WORKING TITLE:

Life’s A Beach?

REJECTED TITLES:

Nomadic Theater

Is the Rainbow enuf?

Links:

The Public - https://publictheater.org/

Theatre Exile - https://theatreexile.org

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide /  When The Rainbow IS Enuf - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Colored_Girls_Who_Have_Considered_Suicide_/_When_the_Rainbow_Is_Enuf

Long Wharf Theatre - https://longwharf.org/

LuEsther Mertz - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LuEsther_Mertz

Rock & Roll Man - https://rockandrollmanthemusical.com/

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