The Substantial Role of the Performing Arts and the Adaptive Possibilities for Creative Female Leaders during the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way performing arts leaders understand and function in our world. Current literature is rapidly growing at a rhythmic pace to address the scientifically grounded state and national modifications required in managing the COVID-19 pandemic within the performing arts sector. At this critical time in our society, female leaders must embrace performing arts production possibilities through innovation, adaptive techniques, storytelling, and inclusion. Changes are happening in a context where female leaders, who are experiencing substantial new burdens during this pandemic are underrepresented in arts leadership. The purpose of this capstone is to understand how the performing arts is changing in the time of COVID-19 and the experiences of the female leaders in facilitating this change.