Recent changes in Louisville's arts scene have drawn attention to the industry. StageOne Family Theatre's artistic director left his job after two years with the company, and nine Actors Theatre employees were laid off as part of "organizational restructuring. News of those layoffs comes just ahead of Actors Theatre's 44th Humana festival, which attracted more than 38,000 people and generated a $593,705 economic impact for Louisville last year.

WFPL's In Conversation talked about the state of the arts in Louisville, and asked leaders what they expect in the months and years ahead. Our guests were Fund for the Arts President and CEO Christen Boone, Looking For Lilith Theater Company Co-Founder Shannon Wooley Allison and Actors Theatre of Louisville Executive Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming.