Financial Accessibility

1. Many of the most popular Broadway productions have prices too high for the average person. As there is affordable theatre in New York, this poses the question of what is worth seeing.
• Mulhern, Kate. "Opinion: “Hamilton” Perpetuates Decades-Long Trend of Inaccessible Theatre." MA Chronicle. 23 May, 2017. https://www.machronicle.com/opinion-hamilton-perpetuates-decades-long-trend-of-inaccessible-theatre 
• This opinion article discusses the issue of broadway shows being drastically inaccessible to the common theatre-goer. It uses Hamilton as its prime example despite its distinction from the familiar glitzy musicals.
2. Theatre artists must be able to see other works of theatre in order to further develop their own artistry
• Midsley, Gretchen. "Broadway, It's Time to Become Accessible to Theatre Artists." Onstage Blog. 26 May, 2017. https://www.onstageblog.com/columns/2017/5/26/broadway-its-time-to-become-accessible-to-theatre-artists
• This blog addresses the issue of ticket prices being too high for artists, especially younger ones, to afford to see the shows that ingrained in our pop-culture. 
3. Underprivileged populations cannot afford to see theatre that is intended for them
• Daniels, Brian. "Theatre About Social Issues Should be Available to Poorer People." The Guardian. 8 August, 2011. https://www.theguardian.com/society/joepublic/2011/aug/08/theatre-social-issues-available-poor
• This article discusses a play that tackles the themes of both poverty and the foster care system. By implementing a "Pay what you will" scheme, more of those affected by the play's themes will be able to see the play so relevant to their lives.
4. Internships for theatre workers often pay little to none, making said positions only available to those that come from money, as they are capable of working for such low or non-existent wages.
• Stanton, Robert. "Keeping the Lights On Off-Broadway: How the City Must Step Up." Gotham Gazette. 9 April, 2019. http://www.gothamgazette.com/opinion/8426-keeping-the-lights-on-off-broadway-how-the-city-should-step-up
• This article addresses the issue of less wealthy theatre workers being incapable of even working in their industry due to low-paying internships. 
• This also closely ties to our subject of labor issues in theatre.