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American Theater Workers Urgently Need Financial Help. The Government Must Step In.
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The arts in New York City is a major economic engine. According to a study commissioned last year by the Mayor’s "Office of Arts and Entertainment, theater is responsible for $1.3 billion in annual economic output, 8,409 jobs, and $513 million in salaries. The Broadway closedown, effective from March 12, has had a massive financial impact on New York, and a massive personal impact on those who work within it...When the coronavirus pandemic hit New York City, hundreds of Broadway shows closed immediately. While the Actors’ Equity Association was able to secure several weeks of pay and health insurance for Broadway and touring performers, many were left with nothing.
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#performingarts, closed, economy, actors, theatres, COVID-19,
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https://www.thedailybeast.com/american-theater-workers-need-a-massive-government-bailout-now?fbclid=IwAR1Zl6bzMTFCPormP1zqkftKADSYiP7x_DzSOS46e6sOxOCrs4xznzRlD3c
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Nick Westrate
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2020-07-26