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Youth Theatre Directors Need to Be More Patient

"Over the years, so many of my students have found theatre to be the “home” they’ve been yearning for. We must be patient enough to help cultivate their young, impressionable lives in theatre and how they act as humans while in our care."

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Regional Theatre, Florida Greg Ehrhardt Regional Theatre, Florida Greg Ehrhardt

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Despicably Cuts the Majority of Florida’s Art Funding 

“The value that the theatrical arts bring to the community directly impacts the economy, society, the health and well-being of millions, advocacy for dozens of groups, and the creativity and inspiration fueled by thousands of artists. Governor DeSantis is saying with his veto that the value isn’t there.”

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Regional Theatre, Kansas City Christopher Peterson Regional Theatre, Kansas City Christopher Peterson

KC Dinner Theatre Defies Union Guidelines to Reopen, Sends Nasty Email in Response to Concerns

“While regional and local theatres all over the country are delaying or canceling their upcoming seasons, one Kansas City-area theatre is forging ahead to open next month, ignoring health concerns and union guidelines in the process. To make matters worse, they sent a nasty email to other area theatres listing the names of actors who are speaking out against the reopening date. Which many are calling ‘blacklisting.’”

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