James Morgan's departure as artistic director of the York Theatre Company highlights tensions over audience diversity and the challenges faced by Off-Broadway companies in attracting new patrons.
Morgan was a vibrant presence in the York Theatre Company, personally engaging with audience members and fostering a community feel, crucial for the theatre’s subscriber base.
In a recent board meeting, heated discussions regarding the diversity of the audience after the company's performances led to Morgan's immediate resignation, signifying deeper issues within the company.
Despite Morgan's long tenure, the York Theatre Company struggles with producing affordable musical theater while appealing to an aging Upper East Side demographic, which calls for renewed strategies.
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