Done With Racism and Sexism, These Black Women Are Doing It for Themselves
After experiencing bias and harassment at predominantly white institutions, 4 leaders founded their own companies to advocate for Black artists.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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Daveed Diggs (center) as Thomas Jefferson in “Hamilton.” (Photo by Joan Marcus)[/caption]
Daveed Diggs (center) as Thomas Jefferson in “Hamilton.” (Photo by Joan Marcus)[/caption]
This monthly column is designed to feature voices and issues that are underrepresented in the American theatre. Please send ideas and tips to American Theatre magazine at at@tcg.org.
Continuing Ourstory: Reflections From a Virtual LGBTQ+ Theatre Space
Gathering in a time of isolation is something queer artists know all too well, as well as the sacred, life-saving power of sharing space and stories.
In the Boardroom Where It Happens
Diversifying programming and leadership won’t be enough if our boards remain white and privileged.
You’ve Got to Be Taught: Cultural Competency in Theatre Training
One sign of a shift in traditionally Eurocentric theatre training practices: ‘Black Acting Methods’ was the best-selling theatre book this past summer.
Joy and Protest at the Theatres of Color Virtual Gathering
Last week TCG hosted ‘Too Legit to Quit,’ and both its party vibes and its urgent solidarity are still resounding.
When the Students Have Notes for the Teachers
Theatre students and alumni join the anti-racist groundswell in the U.S. theatre to pen statements speaking up about their experiences and demanding change.
A New World Awaits Us
For Black theatre artists, this is a time for healing; for our white counterparts, it is a time of reckoning. Can we make this moment count?
In the Continuum: Black Theatre Development
An inside look at the long-standing and often overlooked incubators who’ve boosted the profiles of early-career stage writers of color.
How Do You Pay Your Dues When You Can Barely Pay Your Bills?
One thing the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting: the need for stronger support and relief for early-career workers who’ve only just entered the field.
Fighting Viral Hate With a Hashtag
Asian Pacific Islander theatres and artists fight a rise in xenophobia in the reaction to a global pandemic.