The show can't go on if there's bad smoke in the air

Amelia Havanec • Jan 12, 2018

Jan 12, 2018

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                <h1>The show can't go on if there's bad smoke in the air</h1>
                <h2><p>In true wildfire season, smoke looms in the Pacific Northwest and brings with it small particulate matter that can irritate the lungs. So, understandably, directors running shows in the outdoor Oregon Shakespeare Festival are concerned for the health of their staff, notably the musicians and singers who belt out tunes</p></h2>
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            <p>In true wildfire season, smoke looms in the Pacific Northwest and brings with it small particulate matter that can irritate the lungs. So, understandably, directors running shows in the outdoor <a href="http://ijpr.org/post/wildfire-smoke-and-outdoor-theater-dont-mix?ref=avalancheghost.one#stream/0">Oregon Shakespeare Festival</a> are concerned for the health of their staff, notably the musicians and singers who belt out tunes from their diaphragms. At least six shows have been cancelled so far this summer — a costly decision running upwards of $65,000 if a performance is sold out. But it's also the ticket sales that have managers worried. Summer tourism to the area may be slowing, stemming from concerns of the big bad smoke.</p>
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In true wildfire season, smoke looms in the Pacific Northwest and brings with it small particulate matter that can irritate the lungs. So, understandably, directors running shows in the outdoor Oregon Shakespeare Festival are concerned for the health of their staff, notably the musicians and singers who belt out tunes from their diaphragms. At least six shows have been cancelled so far this summer — a costly decision running upwards of $65,000 if a performance is sold out. But it's also the ticket sales that have managers worried. Summer tourism to the area may be slowing, stemming from concerns of the big bad smoke.

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By Amelia Havanec

Amelia Havanec is Crosscut's Science and Tech Fellow. She came to Washington from her home state of Connecticut by way of New York, Florida, California and Michigan in pursuit of the perfect pint. Sh