Major Nonprofit Theaters Face Budget Cuts and Layoffs
- The Public Theater in New York laid off 19% of staff due to financial crisis.
- Falling revenue and rising costs have led to budget shortfalls at theaters.
- Programs like Shakespeare in the Park and Under the Radar Festival will be affected.
- Similar layoffs have happened at other theaters like Brooklyn Academy of Music.
- Theaters' leaders are taking measures to maintain missions despite cuts.