The term “Gypsy” is still used commonly among Broadway performers. Nevertheless, the Actors’ Association is renouncing the use of the term, out of respect to Roma.
Good.
– Term of Affection? Ethnic Slur? Theater Union Decides That ‘Gypsy’ Must Go. In: The New York Times. 20.04.2018. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/20/theater/actors-equity-association-gypsy-robe.html [link-preview url=”https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/20/theater/actors-equity-association-gypsy-robe.html”]