Poor Theatre in a Rich Town

HowlRound Theatre Commons: My mom worked at Wal-Mart for fifteen years as a cashier. During this time, she experienced unsafe work environments, unpredictable scheduling, unreliable hours, and, of course, low pay. She was making $11.25 an hour when she retired in 2021. Growing up, my dad’s white-collar job kept us financially stable, but I was always aware of the financial reality my mom’s job represented for many other people.