“The pandemic has seen the start of lots of new artistic companies – using the opportunities afforded by the shutdown – namely virtual means of collaboration and production – to start new ventures that are continuing into more traditional projects. If you’re interested in starting a company here are some top tips.”

“To see everyone turn to the creative arts to get them through quarantine and then turn around and suggest artists just find another line of work, is insulting beyond words.”

“I feel like I am being left behind while my community is propelling itself forward into something else; that they are able to adapt and I can’t.”

“I reject the notion that enjoying theatre as a hobby is inherently less meaningful than pursuing it as a career.”

“Let’s be absolutely clear, working in the theatre industry, or indeed in any part of the entertainment industry, is a real job.”

“This pandemic took a HUGE toll on EVERYONE in the arts, but that doesn't mean your worth has been diminished because of it.”

"Our image of artists is that they scrape up just enough to get by. They do not live -- they simply survive."

“The very public promises of change and solidarity that many arts and educational institutions touted this summer following the June Black Lives Matter protests were received by many BIPOC artists with skepticism considering the extraordinarily presentational yet minimally impactful changes these promises often bring.”

Viral does not mean “good” and not-viral does not mean “bad”.

“Instead of making the same old ineffective resolutions, what if we reframe and retool them so that they actually create lasting, positive change?”

“Food has to be put on the table, rent needs to be paid and life has to go on. We all have to make choices out of necessity especially when it’s a matter of survival. What irks me is when non-creatives shake their head at us, throw their arms up and say, ‘well, you shouldn’t have picked such a hard industry.’“