Tuesday, Jan. 27 representatives of three of LA’s larger theaters gather to discuss critics and arts coverage with Larry Mantle on KPCC.
Can Theater Survive Without Theater Critics?
Recent reports of the elimination of theater critic, writer and editor positions at several Southern California newspapers comes as a blow to Los Angeles’ stage community. How will the decline in media coverage of the theater arts affect the arts in LA? Larry Mantle talks about the problem with Geffen Playhouse producing director Gilbert Cates, Pasadena Playhouse artistic director Sheldon Epps and Center Theatre Group artistic director Michael Ritchie.
Listen to a full broadcast of the January 27th episode of AirTalk by clicking here (including lead story about SAG negotiations).