Is it possible to make a living in theatre where stability doesn't exist?

Art, Death & Taxes unpacks the art world's greatest taboo: money. Nine acclaimed artists explore the economics of their practice, peeling back the curtain on all the work that goes into the work.


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"It is impressive how little money there is in theatre," says theatre artist Amy Nostbakken.

"And we talk about it a lot," adds Norah Sadava. "Like, how do we make this work? How do we provide ourselves with stability? But in this industry, that doesn't really exist."

The two women met while making their show Mouthpiece, which they break down the costs of for their episode of Art, Death & Taxes. "I heard that there was a woman in town in Toronto who had similar training to me, which is devised physical theatre. I got a $1000 grant, so I said, 'Do you wanna make $500 bucks in five days and just get in a room and play around with this idea I have?' Three years later we had a play."



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