Theater Scene Shop Looks for Government Support as Stages Remain Dark

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Jessica Kaplan and Shayne Izatt are partners in work and in life. The two met while working at Manhattan Theater Club and went on to found Sightline Fabrication together in 2007.

They design sets and create set pieces for Off-Broadway shows and different schools around the city, all out of their 5,000 square foot scene shop, located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Jessica says there were times they had to turn away work, on account of being so busy.

“Now, we’ve had nothing, we really have had no work since February,” said the Kaplan, a co-owner.

It’s been a struggle to cover their roughly $12,000

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