How the IATSE Strike at Atlantic Theater Could Reshape Theatre Labor Rights

The sources of the conflict can be traced back to early 2024 when the Atlantic Theater’s crew wanted to unionize in order to get better working conditions, fair pay, and some basic benefits like healthcare. Despite having talked for months, IATSE accused the theater’s management of stalling and of making unilateral demands. It was during meetings held on January 10 and 12 that management provided non-negotiable terms and, in case the crew refused to work, threatened to cancel the shows.

PeopleGalleryArt 2025: The City as the New Canvas

The PeopleGalleryArt Exhibition 2025 is a bold and dynamic showcase that is not your typical exhibit that is locked up in four white walls. It is, instead, taking over the urban spaces of Madrid and questioning the very essence of art and how and where it can be experienced.

Theatre Under Siege: Politics and the Redefining of the American Stage

The President’s arrival back in the White House has sent a chill through the world of the arts. His new appointments to the Kennedy Center board prompt some pressing questions. Can the institution continue to be politically neutral? Or will it become just another front in America’s widening culture wars?

The Gates at 20: A Love Letter to New York’s Orange Moment

Twenty years ago, in the bitter cold of February 2005, Central Park erupted in a blaze of saffron. The Gates wasn’t just art. It was a revolution in fabric and steel, a 23-mile ribbon of fluttering nylon that danced above the heads of millions.

The Challenges Faced by Theaters Post Pandemic and Their Journey Towards Recovery

n 2020 when the global pandemic forced theatres to close their doors and stop all performances abruptly due, to health concerns and safety measures imposed by governments around the world; it led to a situation for the theatre industry as a whole with performers such as actors and actresses; designers responsible for creating sets and costumes; technicians in charge of lighting and sound systems; as well as theatre creators finding themselves without their usual sources of income or opportunities to showcase their talents to live audiences in a shared space filled with communal energy and emotional connection.

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