161: Theatre Work with Natalie Robin & Brídín Clements Cotton

A discussion about labor in theatrical production with lighting designer Natalie Robin & performing arts manager Brídín Clements. They have authored the new book Theatre Work: Reimagining the Labor of Theatrical Production.    Topics: ⭐️ How institutions can prioritize workers  ⭐️ Retention and training challenges for theaters ⭐️ Minimum wage, living wage, and thriving wage ⭐️ Holding theaters accountable for their mission statement   Artistic Finance: https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance   Video version: https://youtu.be/vj2qqnYbU8Q   Theatre Work: https://www.productionlaborbook.com/   Theatre Work - Links & Actions: More about the book ISBN: 9781032361345 Order your copy: from the publisher or from your local bookshop. Purchase the e-book. Share our sell sheet with your local bookstore. Teachers, request an inspection copy here. Book reviewers, request a review copy here. Journalists, please contact [email protected]   Gender Inequity: https://thewagnerreview.org/2021/11/addressing-gender-inequity-in-theatrical-design/    Pay Equity in Internships: https://howlround.com/does-it-pay    Longitudinal Study - Deep Dive - Return To The Stage https://rattle-beetle-870.notion.site/Return-to-the-Stage-fd1a91cc24b34e19990141c70dbf99c2    Design Action https://www.design-action.com/    We See You WAT - https://www.weseeyouwat.com/    1/52 Project https://www.oneeveryfiftytwo.org/    Wingspace https://wingspace.com/    Behind the Scenes https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/    Production On Deck https://www.productionondeck.com/   Porsche McGovern - Stage Directions - Where Is All The Production Staff Survey https://www.productionondeck.com/   Instagram Handles @theatre.work.book @bridinsarah @natalierobinld @ethansteimel @nicolevsteimel   Interview by Ethan Steimel