Theatre Work: Reimagining the Labor of Theatrical Production

Theatre Work: Reimagining the Labor of Theatrical Production investigates both the history and current realities of life and work in professional theatrical production in the United States and explores labor practices that are equitable, accessible, and sustainable.

Autorentext

Brídín Clements Cotton (she/her) is an arts manager, educator, and maker. Currently an arts instructor for stage and project management at NYU Abu Dhabi, she has held a variety of management and teaching roles at arts organizations and educational institutions. Her approach to facilitating collaboration is driven by belief in the potential for theatre as a space for human connection and interest in how gatherings can create collective meaning.

Natalie Robin (she/her) is a lighting designer, labor organizer, and educator. She is the full-time organizer for United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE, of which she is a proud and longtime member. Previously she taught at several institutions of higher education. She believes everyone should have the protections of a union and is committed to deconstructing the traditional capitalist, hierarchical, ego-driven collaborative structures in theatremaking.

Klappentext

Theatre Work: Reimagining the Labor of Theatrical Production investigates both the history and current realities of life and work in professional theatrical production in the United States and explores labor practices that are equitable, accessible, and sustainable.

Inhalt

Section 1: How We Got Here 1. Scope 2. The Past 3. The Pause 4. Our Research Section 2: Where We Are 5. Career Access 6. Hiring Practices 7. Pay Equity 8. Production Operations 9. Worker Safety 10. People Operations Section 3: Where We Go 11. Imaginings