The strike by the stagehands, represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, has led to the postponement of key productions at the Atlantic Theater Company, raising concerns about the financial future of Off Broadway nonprofits.
Both the Atlantic and the stagehands blame each other for the breakdown in negotiations, highlighting a growing labor movement that is pressing for better pay and working conditions.
With nonprofit theaters across the country facing financial challenges, the Atlantic's situation reflects broader issues in the theatrical community, where many Off Broadway crews are not unionized.
The disruption at the Atlantic Theater underscores the high stakes for Off Broadway venues, which have historically supported a wealth of talent and productions, crucial to the theater ecosystem.
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