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Economics

In this section, theatremakers explore the economic realities of producing art and making a career in our industry. Topics explored include internship culture, economic precarity, unions, dynamic pricing, and more.

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Notes from the Field: A Frank Conversation on Pay Equity in the American Theatre
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Notes from the Field: A Frank Conversation on Pay Equity in the American Theatre
Join us for a livestream with ART/New York
Monday 6 May 2024
That Which We Call a Struggle: A Response to Ife Olujobi’s “$5000”
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That Which We Call a Struggle: A Response to Ife Olujobi’s “$5000”
by Chris Myers
5 February 2024
Interrogating the Politics of Oppression in The Struggle
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Interrogating the Politics of Oppression in The Struggle
by Eseovwe Emakunu, Dan Kpodoh
4 January 2024
Los Angeles Labor
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Los Angeles Labor

A series of posts about Los Angeles theatre, the values applied to our art and business choices, and how we collectively address the challenges and the need for change.

Ensembles Making and Paying for Art
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Ensembles Making and Paying for Art

Jeffrey Mosser does three case studies of established ensemble theatres exploring the creating and paying for the art.

Love or Money Series
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Love or Money Series

A series examining the meaning of "professional" and "amateur" theatre, and proposes a model to encourage healthy dialogue between the two.