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FUTURE THEATRE SHOCK What do we want our theatre to be?
2020 has seen unprecedented disruption to the theatre. There has never been a better and, conversely, harder time to dream. There has been a pause within which to reflect, and also question what we are doing. It’s time for vision. We have gone out to a range of creators and supporters of new NZ theatre to ask what the opportunities are that we need to grasp. Mark Amery, Editor LYNNE CARDY Associate Director, Auckland Theatre Company Right now, it is too hard to think about the future. While we are back in rehearsal and planning to reopen our doors, the theatre industry is decimated. Jobs are toppling like dominoes and the inequities in society are clearer now than ever. It’s tough and it’s exhausting. And, while I am a recent convert
to making digital theatre thanks to Eleanor and Eli’s Seagull, I don’t have a cache of ideas on how to work better and can’t yet reflect on what I’ve learnt. Like many people, I am too busy struggling with how to be now, not tomorrow. So, no predictions, only wishes. I wish that investment in the arts increases 100% and around the country grassroots projects and community companies
