America’s live event and entertainment businesses came to a screeching halt this year when most states imposed restrictions on large gatherings because of COVID-19. Now, many say their industry feels forgotten, and they need financial relief to survive.
. Many of her colleagues have been relying on it to make ends meet, she said.
Melody DePree, a production coordinator and labor manager in Los Angeles, has applied to more than a hundred jobs since April 1. So far, she hasn’t gotten a single one. “We expect this industry will continue to be disproportionately impacted,” the letter said. “Even as the current stay-at-home orders are phased down, there will continue to be restrictions and limitations imposed upon large gatherings for an extended period."
Still, there’s hope that a shift to digital events or drive-in concerts may help stave off unemployment for some.
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