Monday, March 31, 2025
IATSE Urges Against Kennedy Center Cancellations, Citing Removal Of “Critical Opportunities” For Crew
www.yahoo.com/news: Amid a string of recent show cancellations at the Kennedy Center, the union that represents its crew is attempting to shine a light on the negative impact such moves can have on those behind-the-scenes workers.
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I feel as though this is an extremely interesting and nuanced conversation. So much of theater history has come from and through activism and standing up for what you believe in, and going against people and things you do not. As well as the idea of striking within our industry to attempt to make yourself heard. That is what these cancellations at the Kennedy Center feel like, a strike from the artists who are not willing to compromise their values for the event. Though, I think it is important that the organization did not seek new management, it was forced upon them. And the people who live in DC who originally bought tickets wanted to see the show shouldn’t be punished because of things outside of their control. I also think that if these events are getting cancelled the crew should be getting compensated in some capacity since they should’ve had this job that would lead to more experience within the field and company.
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