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Taylor Hunsberger
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Taylor Hunsberger is a children's librarian during the day and a writer on all things culture whenever she can find time. Prior to becoming a librarian, Taylor received her bachelor's degree in theater and worked front of house Off-Broadway for five years. Though she no longer works directly in theater, she still loves to see and write about it, particularly if it is part of the horror genre. You can find her work at https://taylorhunsberger.wordpress.com/ and through her newsletter https://gocrispgirl.substack.com/

A collage of front of house theater staff.
Essay

Front-of-House Workers Are Vital to the Function of a Theatre

23 January 2025

Although theatres depend on front-of-house workers for a smooth audience experience, these employees are often isolated from the rest of the theatre’s staff and subject to mistreatment by patrons. Taylor Hunsberger advocates for organizational changes to promote respect, dignity, and professional development for front of house.

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