Do Big Regional Theatres Still Need Artistic Directors Who Get Paid Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars?

“[A generation ago], it was widely assumed that a theater needed a single, visionary artistic director. … As the years went by, this model became so settled and essential that experienced artistic directors at the biggest theaters were able to command high salaries … of $500,000 per year or more. … But there are signs this longstanding model is beginning to crack.” Chris Jones looks at the reasons. – Chicago Tribune