A group of more than 40 small business owners, whose costuming businesses create pieces for theater, television, film and more, have created the Costume Industry Coalition to lobby legislators for rent abatement and to try to gain input into the reopening of the theatrical industry. As Broadway and other entertainment sectors remain closed, business has dried up, putting the financial health of these shops into jeopardy.
“We’ve suddenly found ourselves in kind of a political activism role, which is going to be essential for our survival,” said John Kristiansen, owner of the eponymous John Kristiansen New York, a full-service costume shop.
The coalition is now working to get in contact with the theatrical unions to ensure they’re kept abreast of any developments around reopening the industry, including health and safety measures.
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