March 27 is World Theatre Day, an annual celebration that highlights the importance of live performance. While a recent controversial comment by actor Timothy Chalamet was directed at ballet and opera, the sentiment he referenced, “Hey, keep this thing alive. Even though it’s like, no one cares about this anymore,” is one that many theatre professionals hear all too often. In reality, live performance remains one of the most dynamic forms of storytelling. Theatre, ballet, and opera are shaped by the performers, the audience, and the unique moment in time. This month, Beyond
Theatre Collective is celebrating the joy of live theatre and the importance of preserving a vibrant, screen-free form of entertainment.
