Celebrity Casting and Theatre's Future
Lyn Gardner argues that celebrity casting is not a threat to the future of theatre, as some may suggest.
Celebrity casting may ruffle feathers, but it’s far from endangering the future of theatre.
Audiences are smarter, and the industry is more resilient than to be affected by celebrity casting, according to Gardner.
The issues surrounding theatre are deeper, and the industry can withstand the impact of celebrity involvement.
Gardner emphasizes the importance of giving audiences more credit for their intelligence and understanding of theatre.
Author's Summary
Celebrity casting won't harm theatre, says Lyn Gardner.