Lupita Nyong’o decries poor pay of actors in New York theatre

 
Queen of Katwe actress Lupita Nyong’o is rallying support on a petition calling for increase of salaries on New York City’s Broadway theatre.

“More often than not, the most exciting, modern diverse and original stories come off the Broadway theatre. It is those artists that have fed my creative soul and it is there that I go again and again to get inspired.

“These are artists who give their time, heart and soul to the craft but unfortunately the wage is anaemic and quite frankly unsustainable as a living wage in New York City,” she said in an Instagram video.

“It is so vital that the New York theatre community can provide actors with a sustainable living wage so that they can continue to share their passion and hold a mirror to humanity. Let us value their gift. So, on behalf of the New York Theatre community, I support a fair wage on stage,” she concluded.

Without cowing, the Hollywood actress has been very vocal on issues affecting theatre and performing arts in general. Given her prestigious status, her voice and that of others with the same prominence, is likely to stir something good.

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