What The $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill Means For The Entertainment Industry

The text of the massive, $2 trillion coronavirus relief package has just been released, in advance of expected Senate passage on Wednesday.It contains a number of provisions designed to help the entertainment workforce, including workers with no traditional employer but who work as contractors and freelancers. The legislation expands the reach of unemployment benefits to include those impacted by the coronavirus shutdown, and adds an additional $600 per week in unemployment benefits. The legislation got some initial praise from some of the areas of the industry hit the hardest, including theatrical performers whose productions have been shuttered, and theater owners who have shut down their venues.