“From its start in 2005, the biennale has gingerly steered a course between the organizers’ ambition to make this city an international center of contemporary art and the reflexive conservatism of a country where the line between what is acceptable and unacceptable can be a fine one.”
Tag: 09.26.13
NEA: Arts Participation In US Is Declining
“One out of every three Americans, or about 78 million people, visited an art exhibition or attended a performing arts event in 2012. That figure represents a drop across the board since the last survey in 2008, but the slide was steepest for musicals and plays.”
What Does The UK Theatre Audience Look Like? TicketMaster Has The Data
“Social media has a significant presence alongside professional reviews. Close to one in four (24%) “tweet” about the performance they are about to see or have already seen, increasing to nearly half (47%) of 16-19 year old attendees.”
These Younger UK Theatregoers Have A Different Code Of Conduct
“Four out of every five people admitted to whispering during plays or musicals, while 21 per cent had taken photographs during a live show.A third claimed they had checked their phone during shows, with one in ten arguing it is acceptable to tweet or use social media at live events.”
Character Actress Jane Connell, 87
“[Her] comedic flair tickled audiences for nearly six decades as she made her way from California nightclubs to the Broadway stage and beyond. … There were nearly as many Off Broadway shows … as well as national tours, regional productions and a great deal of television.”