The main trend in theater for the futureis how theater is a "co-authoritative experience". As theater advances, the audience is kept in mind, and changes are made to make the audience feel like they are a part of the story.
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Another trend in Broadway is the cost. According to The Hustle, the average ticket price has climbed from an inflation-adjusted $74, all the way to $124! Furthermore, the upfront cost is usually $3m-$5m for plays, and for musicals, $10m-$20m.
The theater is also becoming more eco-friendly. In a Green Matters article, several theaters are highlighted for being ecofriendly, and forward-thinking in terms of environmental consciousness. These theaters lead by example, implementing recycling programs, reducing resource use, and offering guidance on sustainable practices to the wider theater community.
Staging Change
Staging Change
Founded in 2018, this U.K.-based organization promotes sustainability in theater by organizing workshops and offering free resources to reduce the environmental footprint of productions. It started as a campaign at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and has since grown into a network of theater artists and venues focused on greener practices.
According to an article from Euronews on Alice Boyd, the 23-year-old founder of Staging Change. An eco-theatre company, Pigfoot, powered their show using only a bicycle. Throughout the production, various people would climb on the bike, swapping over to give others a break, which in turn powered all the lights.
Broadway Green Alliance (BGA)
Broadway Green Alliance (BGA)
Since 2008, the BGA has guided Broadway and other theater productions on sustainable practices. In an article from Scitable, The Broadway Green Alliance promotes an eco-friendly stage design by encouraging the use of recycled materials, such as in Peter and the Starcatcher, and implementing energy-efficient lighting systems. Their collaborative efforts reduce environmental impact while offering long-term cost savings without compromising creativity.
Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA)
Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA)
The DCPA is reducing waste and energy consumption through efficient HVAC and lighting systems. They also focus on one of the main points made in an article from On The Stage that outlines 12 sustainable practices for a theater to use. DCPA has been focusing on energy efficiency, and has powered productions with 100% solar energy and used reclaimed materials in set construction. Additionally, they participated in a global climate-focused theater festival, "A Global Green New Deal."
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