Smoke Signal: TCG Files Brief In Denver Theatres’ Appeal

“‘Theatrical smoking has been a part of free expression in America since the First Amendment’s ratification in 1791,’ [Theatre Communications Group] executive director Teresa Eyring said in a brief filed Friday [with the U.S. Supreme Court]. ‘Theaters rely on actors’ expressive conduct, including smoking, to convey meaning in tandem with a play’s dialogue, movement, mood and tone.'”