Issues and Problems

Theater, as in any art form, is facing its own issues and problems, especially regarding its existence.

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Its first problem lies on theater's competition with television shows, movies, among others. People are now more interested to mass produced shows, and unlike TV shows and movies, theaters are shown only to limited number of people. Artistic editing in these kinds of shows are also more appealing to the to audiences; theatrical acts are performed live, therefore, no editing/adding unrealistic effects are involved.

The next problem lies within the industry of theater itself. Actors are now abandoning theater because they are being offered larger productions like acting in movies, TV shows, in music careers, and many others. Some actors are leaving theater because of low salary, and choose to do other jobs.

Another problem for theater is the low funding for the art. We have to admit that the government prioritize arts less than other things. Producing theatrical plays also cost a lot; small-time theaters work on their own without support of others.

Last of the problems we see for theater is the general public itself. People think of theater as a joke, while others think of it as a "cheap" form of acting. We however believe that it is a higher form of art; which makes it less appealing to the "common" people.

As in all other problems, we must face these and immediately find solutions to each, or else we might have to see the day that the art of theater dies.