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2021-07-13
COVID Meme of The French Dispatch Cast
A photo of The French Dispatch cast at the Cannes Film Festival generated a lot of memes. Declan Cashin (@Tweet_Dec) made one about the different COVID-19 vaccines available for each of the cast members. This meme is relevant because it was a popular image in 2021 that combined the reality of the pandemic, when several vaccines were available. -
2020-10-28
Workers Laid off at The Happiest Place on Earth
Over 11,350 workers, including 720 actors and singers were laid off by Walt Disney World on 28th of October, 2020. The layoffs were a part of Walt Disney’s Co. to eliminate jobs in different divisions to meet the requirements of cost, and restrictions amid the pandemic. Kate Shindle, the president of actor equity association said “Our heart goes out to all cast members at Walt Disney World, Disney has made it clear that our members would face work reduction since they announced layoffs of nearly 28,000 employees .That doesn’t make this news less painful”. The union said that laying off performers would maintain their right to be recalled for job openings until the end of 2021. -
2020-08-24
What the Coronavirus Pandemic Means for the Future of Broadway
This article from the New Yorker touches on what the long-term effects on Broadway plays may be due to COVID-19. It touches on multiple issues facing Broadway actors, such as the recent deaths of Nick Cordero and Terrence McNally due to complications from COVID-19, the strain on the Actor's Fund due to the financial aid needed by unemployed actors, and how actors are continuing to try to perform during the pandemic. The end even touches on the Black Lives Matter movement and its possible implications on Broadway.