The Most Dangerous Phrase
The case against the ‘standard’ dialect, and for more inclusive and practical speech training, is an important part of the larger struggle against elitism, classism, and white supremacy in the theatre.
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The case against the ‘standard’ dialect, and for more inclusive and practical speech training, is an important part of the larger struggle against elitism, classism, and white supremacy in the theatre.
A gathering last month in Georgia lifted up the work of Sharrell D. Luckett and Tia M. Shaffer, and their mentor, Freddie Hendricks, in developing empowering approaches for Black actors.