LA Times: What follows is a sampling of their thoughts about why television is such an artistically satisfying medium, why more and more of them keep flocking to it, what they have learned about themselves as artists in the process, and how balancing a life between theater and TV is a near-impossible challenge that they will never, ever give up on.
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Often playwrights, directors, and designers do not receive enough credit for their work. Whether that’s within film, television, or theatre, rarely do the unseen get recognized for their odd work hours, their storytelling skills, and their creative content. This article does these playwrights a bit of justice by giving an audience a face to names that people will normally never see in the end credits. I love each of the little tidbits that are under each photograph. These people are the creators of shows that millions watch weekly. Women and men of every race that sit in rooms with a director, writer, and producer with the simple job of producing content. It’s the most creative job that someone could be paid for in our industry. Especially in television, recognition is really hard and I am so appreciative that the Los Angeles Times took an opportunity to showcase the real talent behind incredible television.
This article sheds light on not only the people who may go unnoticed for the creation and development of some of America’s favorite television shows, but also on the differences in progressive and diverse mindsets in the two different industries. Like Ella mentioned, I think it is good that they gave credit to the specific playwrights, as their work is watched weekly by millions and they never really get the proper credit for it. Like I previously mentioned, there are differences in recognition of social issues that arise between the industries. “There is also a much more overt discussion on race than there is in theater. Television rooms speak the word 'diversity' out loud, while theater whispers it in hushed voices.” This quote really stood out to me from the article because it is something that I feel is so new in both theatre and television and is a broadening concept.
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