Abstract
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly altered people's lives as industries were forced to shut down or change their system of delivery. Entertainment facilities, such as the theater, also experienced significant changes, limiting the options to enjoy relaxing activities and relieve stress. Interestingly, the Spanish Flu, a similar pandemic that occurred in the early twentieth century, caused similar outcomes to the society, including the theaters. This artifact compares the impacts that the Spanish Flu and COVID-19 had on theater industries.
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Repeating the History of Theater Closures During a Pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly altered people's lives as industries were forced to shut down or change their system of delivery. Entertainment facilities, such as the theater, also experienced significant changes, limiting the options to enjoy relaxing activities and relieve stress. Interestingly, the Spanish Flu, a similar pandemic that occurred in the early twentieth century, caused similar outcomes to the society, including the theaters. This artifact compares the impacts that the Spanish Flu and COVID-19 had on theater industries.