Is business taking the “show” out of your “show business”? If you’re a Chicago theater, chances are you struggle to keep the bottom line from thwarting your artistic aspirations. But has your moral compass gone south anyway? Find out if your theater’s survival is worth any sacrifice with this handy quiz! Each question is based on a real situation faced by a local theater or organization in 1997.
C. After a token occupancy, sell your first building to the highest bidder, who will tear it down and replace it with condominiums.
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B. Declare a moratorium on productions in order to work out a deal with the bank.
- You’ve had a bad year at the box office. How do you recoup your losses?
A. Submit the best script possible.
- Argue that protecting the self-esteem of nominees is less important than identifying the best artists or productions in each category.
C. Gouge the theater for as much as you can and plow the loot into your suburban campus.
