The Broadway industry is relying on the passage of additional federal relief packages to sustain its workforce.
With a July 31 deadline for extending the additional $600 in unemployment benefits, theatrical unions are ramping up their lobbying efforts to ensure their members can afford basic living and healthcare expenses while theaters remain dark. Though philanthropic organizations such as the Actors Fund have raised millions to support the community, industry members say only congressional relief can meet the current need.
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