A discussion about labor in theatrical production with lighting designer Natalie Robin & performing arts manager Brídín Clements. They have authored the new book Theatre Work: Reimagining the Labor of Theatrical Production. 

Topics:

⭐️ How institutions can prioritize workers 

⭐️ Retention and training challenges for theaters

⭐️ Minimum wage, living wage, and thriving wage

⭐️ Holding theaters accountable for their mission statement

Artistic Finance:

https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance

Video version:

https://youtu.be/vj2qqnYbU8Q

Theatre Work:

https://www.productionlaborbook.com/

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Gender Inequity:

https://thewagnerreview.org/2021/11/addressing-gender-inequity-in-theatrical-design/ 

Pay Equity in Internships:

https://howlround.com/does-it-pay 

Longitudinal Study - Deep Dive - Return To The Stage

https://rattle-beetle-870.notion.site/Return-to-the-Stage-fd1a91cc24b34e19990141c70dbf99c2 

Design Action

https://www.design-action.com/ 

We See You WAT - https://www.weseeyouwat.com/ 

1/52 Project

https://www.oneeveryfiftytwo.org/ 

Wingspace

https://wingspace.com/ 

Behind the Scenes

https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/ 

Production On Deck

https://www.productionondeck.com/

Porsche McGovern - Stage Directions - Where Is All The Production Staff Survey

https://www.productionondeck.com/

Instagram Handles

@theatre.work.book

@bridinsarah

@natalierobinld

@ethansteimel

@nicolevsteimel

Interview by Ethan Steimel