Lifework: Breaking In

It takes guts and ingenuity to break into the performing arts, and many artists find their entry points in unexpected places. Everyone's story is different. What unites the artists in this episode is that they navigate the performing arts world in ways that work for them.

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MADE HERE is a documentary series devoted to the lives of performing artists based in New York City. Last season, the series explored the issues of Creative Real Estate, Day & Night Jobs, Family Balance, Activism and Technology. In Season Two, MADE HERE explores Identity, Creative Practice, Money, Lifework, and Home.