Request for compensation for actors and directors due to cancellation of performances Submitted to the government March 30 18:45
As the spread of the new coronavirus spreads and theaters and other performing arts have been discontinued, actors and directors have submitted a request to the government to make up for the loss due to the discontinuation.
Seven volunteers in the field of performing arts, including actors, directors and musicians, visited the Agency for Cultural Affairs on the afternoon of the 30th, submitting a request form and a list of more than 1,800 supporters.
Theatrical performances and other performing arts performances have been discontinued nationwide after the government requested self-restraint for large-scale events on March 26, and income was cut off among theater companies with weak management bases, making it difficult to survive. Are coming out.
The request stated that "diversified expressions are also important for democracy, and that loss of expression is a great loss to the people." The government is demanding that the government compensate for the production costs that have been paid and the rewards that the performers and staff cannot receive.
However, Prime Minister Abe stated at a press conference on March 28 that the idea of `` compensating for taxes by making up for losses is quite difficult '', and a person in charge of the Agency for Cultural Affairs on 30 days said about support measures. I didn't get a clear answer.
`` We are aware of the serious situation of the spread of infection, but if the situation continues, it will lead to atrophy of the culture. At least compensation will give us courage, '' said caller and actor / director Shirai Keita. I can continue my production activities. "