This is a salute and expression of our sympathy for one of the longest darkened-stage periods NYC and the thousands who make Broadway what it is. Hat's off to you all. One of our once-upon-a-time social projects involved training young actors, writers, directors and crew in preparation for using the performing arts, especially theatre, videos and cinema to challenge corrupt/dictatorial regimes. To wit we bought the then leading acting academy & several theatres, and collaborated with appropriate universities and production companies. Our Senior Dramatic Workshop and the National Academy of Drama became part of Actors Studio. And I, just another Broadway veteran who retains fond memories of ...