Theatre NorthWest’s next season will look a little different.
The theatre announced today (Wednesday) they will be moving from four productions to three for the next season.
“One of the things we know about our audiences, they are looking for larger shows with larger casts,” said Artistic Producer Marnie Hamagami.
“It will be unsurprising to any of our audiences to find out that larger shows with larger casts cost more money. They cost more money both in terms of royalties and in terms of actor and artist wages.”
The decision to reduce the number of shows also comes as a response to the current economic climate.
“Many of the larger cast shows that we have done in the recent past and are looking to do in the future come out of the United States, which means that we’re also paying royalties in American dollars,” Hamagami added.
“Of course the exchange rate isn’t in a great place right now, so these are all impacts that we have to consider when looking at the global organization.”
While the theatre said ticket sales have steadily improved post-pandemic, the recovery process remains ongoing.
Additionally, rising production costs and price increases across industries have also played a role in the shift.
Hamagami added an announcement for next season’s lineup will be announced soon.
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