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.
All Stories About racism
A Teaching Moment for Juilliard
After the Drama Division hosted a pointlessly traumatic ‘slavery immersion’ exercise last fall, some Black students are still hurting and asking for redress.
Invisibility and Objectification Can Kill: American Theatre’s Anti-Asian Problem
The racist stereotypes and erasure perpetuated on white-dominated U.S. stages have real-world consequences outside the theatre.
Moments in an American Town
Catching a glimpse of the beloved community in a quirky, inclusive corner of the U.S.
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.
About Alice, or When Social Distancing Ends
In this excerpt from a new journal by theatre artists, the author recounts how she confronted racism in a loved one with more love.
Featured Contributors, Nov. 2019
Two writers explore Chicago theatre, from the city’s ensemble ethos to the effects of racism on the contemporary theatre scene.
