Pros and cons Repertory theatre







among benefits of such system increased variety , better quality, due fresh actors , shopped in directors. theatre can afford take risks, , show attract large audience subsidize show less likely, if season tickets sold.


drawbacks repertoire system increased production costs each show need separate sets, props, costumes , actors, (although actor engaged play in more 1 production). many such companies large, , able have smaller space available workshop experimental production or present playreadings. standard should higher under old-time repertory system, because there more time rehearsal. many repertoire companies today have non-profit status, budgets , income should higher because not depend upon ticket sales. however, downside promotional costs higher due having employ separate staff.


in april 2017, glenda jackson blamed increase in tv viewers being unable understand actors saying on decline of repertory system.








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