The article outlines the precarious state of the Bay Area performing arts scene, focusing on the Aurora Theatre Company, which announced a suspension of its 2025/'26 season due to financial issues. The author reflects on the broader implications of these challenges for artists in the region, drawing parallels to societal issues, including political actions affecting the arts. Upcoming productions like "Crumbs from the Table of Joy" face uncertainty, emphasizing the importance of union contracts for artists' livelihoods amid ongoing turbulence in both the arts and the wider community.
It's eerie how the theme of instant change permeates the three works below. It's even more disturbing that the news of a crucial Bay Area theatre reducing or cancelling its season has become so common.
One less Bay Area performance company offering union contracts means one less way to make a guaranteed living off one's art.
Yet, the work continues. No one will debate the major blow being dealt to the arts community, free speech, and the Bay Area itself.
That's where we are as a society right now: Republicans want to cut MedicAid to cover tax cuts for the rich; the rest of us are wondering when our next meals will be.
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