Best Book The Black Theatre Podcasts (2024)

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What To Pick Up When I Put It Down 1:39:11

2+ y ago1:39:11

1:39:11

Ya'll know what to do! It's time to hit your mark and go Off Book! This week the crew is tired because they've been working but they're still making it work. They get knee-deep into a conversation about New York City Center's Encores production of THE LIFE directed by Billy Porter, the world of critics and critiques, how great the musical presentat…

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Double The Confederates 1:58:17

2+ y ago1:58:17

1:58:17

Alright now! It's that time! Time to go Off Book with Drew, Kim, & Ngozi! Listen in as Kim shows how close she is to being a conservative, Ngozi talks about the new musical she's writing the book for, Drew laments about his work week, and the entire crew talks about how none of them are the 'brownstone friend.' Hot topics include Hadestown coverage…

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'West Side, or Change' feat. Paul Tazewell + BONUS 'But Not Without Her' feat. Carrie Mae Weems 2:51:07

2+ y ago2:51:07

2:51:07

Hey Yall! It's time to hit your mark and go Off Book. This week we dive into A LOT! Our weeks and the shows we've seen are sorts of large in number *cough* Drew! *cough, cough*. Hot topics include James Earl Jones getting a theatre renamed in his honor, Black Theatre Night of Confederates at Signature Theatre, Emmett Till opera, the new Blair Under…

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The Leading Player's Leading Players feat. Ben Vereen 1:59:09

2+ y ago1:59:09

1:59:09

It's time to hit your mark with the crew! This week we discuss the end of Black History Month, the casting of For Colored Girls, Kimberly Akimbo heading to Broadway, and trouble in Paradise Square, allegedly. We also get Ben Vereen to go Off Book with us. He discusses his career, how Sammy Davis Jr. took him under his wing, Andrew Lloyd Webber not …

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A Day in The Life featuring Lillias White 3:03:55

2+ y ago3:03:55

3:03:55

It’s “A Day in The Life” featuring Lillias White! Get into the brand new episode of @offbookpodcast with the #broadwayblack Icon herself! Along with Ms White discussing pretty much her entire career, your favorite hosts dive into the hottest topics from the week including feeling like real housewives, the ushering in and ushering out of Broadway sh…

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More Black, No?! featuring Brandon Victor Dixon & Tariq Trotter 1:40:38

2+ y ago1:40:38

1:40:38

Let's go castmates! It's time to hit your mark! This week we talk about new productions and canon works, as well as discuss Wicked and Phantom history makers, Britton & The Flea, and end with a great interview with stars of the new musical "Black No More," Brandon Victor Dixon and Tariq Trotter, well-know as Black Thought from The Roots. Soundcheck…

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No Glass Cliffs feat. Gennean Scott (The Broadway League Dir. of DEI) 1:54:27

2+ y ago1:54:27

1:54:27

This week we're joined by theatre critic and What's Up Broadway co-host, Ayanna Prescod, listen in as Drew takes up most of the time with his week of events including a Broadway Sessions storytime & being mistaken for Savion Glover. Hot Topics include The Color Purple film cast and a few exclusives you'll want to hear. Also, don't miss the rundown …

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Viva Las MJ! Don't Stop Til You Get Enough Off Book 58:46

3y ago58:46

58:46

Lean. with us and rock with us as we talk about all the things of MJ: The Musical, Skeleton Crew, Drew's trip to Vegas, and... wait,.. what happens on Off Book stays on Off Book! It's time to hit your mark, the overture is starting. Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as th…

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Off Broadway Blvd of Broken Planters 1:25:02

3y ago1:25:02

1:25:02

The. topics just keep coming! Join the crew this week as they land on every single show they've seen/plan to see, planning an Off-Book trip to London, what it means to have an addiction, award season nominations, and white fragility on display Off-Broadway! Put down the planter and join us for a fresh episode, Go into the world of black theatre art…

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We Had A Dreamgirl Named Ezzie 1:09:28

3y ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Here we go yall! It's another episode filled with the latest news and thoughts on the current state of theatre. Join us as we dive into all of the closings and future re-openings, twitter's Golden Globes, Saturday Night Live w/ Ariana Debose, & more! Are you ready to hit your mark? Pull up! Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly …

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New Year, New Book! 1:09:35

3y ago1:09:35

1:09:35

Welcome to 2022! We're back and ready to hit our marks. Join Drew, Ngozi, & Kim Exum as they discuss what they did for their New Year, getting a fresh start, James Monroe Iglehart's Russian roulette of shows, & Charlotte's web of understudy comments. Let's go! It's that time! Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a …

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For Your Wellness and Safety 1:20:31

3y ago1:20:31

1:20:31

It's that time! Hit your mark and let's go Off Book! Listen in as Drew goes off on another Twitter rant, Kim talks about her For Colored Girl experience, and Ngozi lends her casting knowledge. Hot Topics touch on COVID cancellations and closings, Dreamgirls 40th Anniversary, Phantom's first, A Strange Loop's big news, and more! This opinion-heavy s…

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Nigga! Take That Mask Off! 2:04:44

3y ago2:04:44

2:04:44

It's that time! & we made it two weeks in a row! Congratulate us! We'll be bringing you episodes weekly consistently this go round. This week we discuss every single movie musical you can think of. From West Side Story, to Cyrano, to The Color Purple (breaking cast news you won't hear anywhere else! 😉). We also discuss some Black theatre facts and …

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Twilight Los #AnnieLive 2021 1:17:10

3y ago1:17:10

1:17:10

We're back! Again! lol, Listen... we all still coming through a pandemic. So, this week we discuss Annie Live, Stephen Sondheim, hanging with Lillias White & more! Also listen to Drew interview Anna Deveare Smith and Dr. Cornel West on stage at The Signature Theatre after the final performance of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992. Hit your mark with us! …

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Off Book Talks PASS OVER featuring Namir Smallwood & Jon Michael Hill 1:01:06

3y ago1:01:06

1:01:06

Sponsored by REALMEN Productions, in this special edition of Off Book: The Black Theatre Podcast your host, Drew Shade, sits down with leading men, Jon Michael Hill & Namir Smallwood of PASS OVER by Antoinette Nwandu. They talk about their careers, their time developing this piece, and what they hope you take away from it Learn more about your ad c…

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Broadway is Black at the Tony Awards 1:40:25

3y ago1:40:25

1:40:25

Have you hit your mark? It's that time. Listen in as Drew, Ngozi, & Kim do their best to catch up with theatre news and announcements, share their perspectives on the latest scandals, and reveal their opinions on the winners, performances, and snubs of The 74th Annual Tony Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Live in Times Square featuring Matt Manuel (Ain't Too Proud) 40:06

3y ago40:06

40:06

And we’re back… Again! This time we’re on a new network, The Broadway Podcast Network! Get into it! Drew, Kim, & Ngozi go LIVE and this time it’s in Times Square! Hit your mark, you don’t want to miss all the love, updates, Tony Awards Talk, and special interview with Broadway newcomer, Matt Manuel! Manuel is currently reopening Broadway as David R…

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We See What? What Do We See, Miss Kim? 2:11:17

3+ y ago2:11:17

2:11:17

Welp, we really hit our mark this week. So much so this episode almost got thrown into obscurity, but here it is. This week we discuss the current state of Clubhouse musicals, grant money given to We See You, WAT, the theatre industry movement on the backs of Black bodies, & so much more. Please proceed with caution; it gets real! Tune in LIVE on a…

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The Trip to a Bountiful Agent 2:14:36

4y ago2:14:36

2:14:36

It's that time! Time to hit your mark with the new crew! Join Kim, Drew, & Ngozi as they hit on need to know information! This week is all about how to get an agent or manager, honoring the life of Cicely Tyson, and how the stage play resonates in our lives! I Said What I Said has it's first guest actor and the listen letter touches on team buildin…

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One Night In Inauguration 2:02:37

4y ago2:02:37

2:02:37

Drop-in and get Off Book with Kim, Drew, & Ngozi! It's that time! This episode was recorded live on January 24th, 2021. This week we talk about the Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman, The White Excellence of the Bridgeton TikTok Musical, Regina King's film interpretation of the play 'One Night in Miami,' & should Bi-racial actors take on roles meant f…

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Broadway Insurrection 1:43:00

4y ago1:43:00

1:43:00

It's that time yall! Time to hit your mark and join the new crew! This episode was recorded live on January 10th, 2021, just a few days after the insurrection, so you know where our heads are at. Listen in as we talk about Broadway Republicans, Broadway actors moving to television, what will happen once theatre comes back, and a special interview w…

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Thank You, Happy New Year! 2:09:01

4y ago2:09:01

2:09:01

It's the first episode of the New Year! Recorded Live on Jan 3rd, 2021! Tune in as the new crew talks about how Kim came to realize she used to be a b*tch, codeswitching vs. presentation, Clubhouse musicals, and the auditions therein, and a self-tape listener letter! Also, our guest Crystal Monee Hall comes thru & makes a Beautiful Noise! Hit your …

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Stars and The Ma Rainey featuring Shoshana Bean 2:02:03

4y ago2:02:03

2:02:03

Get ready to hit your mark! It’s that time! Off Book: The Black Theatre Podcast is now LIVE! Every Sunday at 6 pm EST on youtube, Twitter, Facebook, & IG! This is the episode from last week as we're off for the holidays this week! If you haven't gotten the chance, you can go and watch this episode on our Youtube channel! Listen in as we talk about …

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Little Shop of Horrible Sound 1:39:14

4y ago1:39:14

1:39:14

It's that time! Listen in as best you can to this episode! Off Book is now LIVE! Every Sunday at 6 pm EST. That means you can watch it as it happens on youtube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram every week. DISCLAIMER: Now because we're doing something new, we're still working out the kinds. This week's sound is not up to our regular standards but t…

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Open a New Window featuring Dominique Kelley 2:01:27

4y ago2:01:27

2:01:27

It's a brand new episode of Off Book and a brand new crew! Meet the new co-hosts, Broadway star Kim Exum(The Book of Mormon) & award-winning playwright Ngozi Anyanwu (The Homecoming Queen, Good Greif). Dive right in with us as we discuss what's currently happening in the state of theatre and the lack thereof including a breakdown of #FleeTheFlea wi…

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Off Book Live! Reunion: One Last Time 2:51:07

4y ago2:51:07

2:51:07

Your favorite theatre friends Donja, Drew, and Princess Amber Iman get together one last time to do what they do best! Talk, laugh, and love! This episode aired live on November 16th! You can watch the corresponding video on Broadway Black's Youtube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Any Way The Sengbloh featuring Saycon Sengbloh 54:49

4+ y ago54:49

54:49

Hit your mark! It's a brand new episode and this week listen in as Eddie, York, & Ianne sit down with the marvelous Saycon Sengbloh to talk about her career spanning over 20 years and more! Also, hear them touch on the musical from Black Thought, the Broadway Inspirational Voices Gala, and the passing of dancer Danny Tidwell. It's a good reflective…

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All The Slave Loops featuring C.A. Johnson 1:09:20

4+ y ago1:09:20

1:09:20

Hey Hey, Yall! It's the first week with a few of our new co-hosts York Walker, Kim Exum, & Ramaj Jamar. They are joined by playwright C.A. Johnson (All The Natalie Portmans) to discuss her journey and new play happening right now at MCC, Jeremy O. Harris' new HBO deal, an all-white Prince of Egpyt(?), and a sort of intense listener letter. It's tha…

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Drew Goes To Jail featuring Katori Hall 1:45:53

4+ y ago1:45:53

1:45:53

Listen in as Drew sits with Kim Exum, York Walker, & Ramaj Jamar to discuss theatre fashions, the difference between the fashion design and costume design, and Drew's big announcement. You'll also enjoy the 2nd hour that features our in-depth interview with playwright Katori Hall as she talks about her journey to her newest show The Hot Wing King a…

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A Fall From Broadway 1:03:17

4+ y ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Y'all know what time it is! Time to hit your mark and go Off Book! Listen in as Drew sits down with Ari Groover(Head Over Heels, Tina), Ianne Fields Stewart (Pose FX), and Eddie Mawere (One in Two). They convene in the studio and discuss everything from Phylicia Rashad in A Fall from Grace, a little Blue uptown, the stigma around HIV, and so much m…

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Annnnnnnddddd We're Back! 54:02

4+ y ago54:02

54:02

It's a brand new episode! We know you've been waiting! Listen in as Drew sits down with two Off Book newbies, costume designer Ramaj Jamar and actor/playwright York Walker. The 3 of them sit down and talk about what's new in their lives, Broadway Sessions, what they thought about the Oscars, and so much more! Places have been called and its time to…

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The Best of Off Book! 1:39:35

4+ y ago1:39:35

1:39:35

It's a new season! Off Book is back and ready to hit its mark! Just to remind you of all the goodness that we've experienced over the last few years we've compiled clips from our favorite and most talked about moments on the show. Get into this 'Best Of' episode & check back tomorrow for a brand new episode as we'll be changing some things around. …

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Fire in the Bootyhole 1:13:36

5y ago1:13:36

1:13:36

It's the end of an era some would say or the beginning of something new. Listen in as the original crew hits their mark for the last time with Chris, the engineer. They also discuss Cythina & Harriet, The Drifters Girl, and how to get back into the swing of things after being away. This is an episode you don't want to miss. It's that time! Go into …

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It's Always Something 1:54:26

5y ago1:54:26

1:54:26

It's that time again! This week Drew is joined by actor Eric R. Williams, artist Keyon Monte, & producer/actor Michael Oloyede. Listen in as they go off book on topics from theatre etiquette, trauma porn, new experiences, & 'one gotta go!' Its a jammed pack episode of news, laughs, and opinions. Hit your mark! Let's go! Go into the world of black t…

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Coconut Oil for the Soul 58:43

5y ago58:43

58:43

This week Donja & Amber are joined by the ever so vibrant Ianne Fields Stewart. They all hit their mark and talk about oiling up your soul, a little Aretha, + a little 'One in Two' discount code tucked in there for you. Get into it! Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as th…

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Blah-Doo-Bah-Dee 1:52:23

5y ago1:52:23

1:52:23

What's understood doesn't need to be explained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Black & Broadway Podcast Network

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No More White Revivals, Please! 2:06:34

5y ago2:06:34

2:06:34

It's that time! Time to hit your mark and go off book! Drew and Donja are in the studio and are joined by Rodrick Covington (Once On This Island, The Lion King) actor and founder of Core Rhythm Fitness. Listen in as we talk about Billy Porter, transformative experiences, why we're tired of revivals, and the difference between threating and non-thre…

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Finding the Balance 1:38:58

5y ago1:38:58

1:38:58

This week Drew hits his mark and is joined by dazzling Destinee Rea(Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, BOLDNYC) and costume designer Andy Jean(What to send up..., One in Two) as they discuss what it takes to find a balance in this industry and more. Join us! It's that time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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All Over The Place 1:16:56

5y ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Hit your mark! This episode Drew is joined by Michael R. Jackson(A Strange Loop) & Doron Mitchell (To Kill A Mockingbird) and they talk about a little bit of everything. It's all over the place with topics and questions. Two episodes out this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Open Conversation 1:17:22

5y ago1:17:22

1:17:22

Drew and Donja sit down and get real about the where things are and how to move forward. Two episodes out this week, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Black & Broadway Podcast Network

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Soft Soldier's Play 1:26:01

5y ago1:26:01

1:26:01

Hit your mark as we catch up on all the latest news! This week Drew is joined by producer/director Ken-Matt Martin and actor Shakur Tolliver. Laugh with the crew as they discuss 'Carolione, Or Change' & 'A Solider's Play,' & Soul Train all heading to Broadway, how to be a multihyphenate, and non-traditional training methods. Let's go! Go into the w…

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Drop In 1:37:40

5y ago1:37:40

1:37:40

Hit your mark with Drew this week as he's joined by actor/playwright Timothy DuWhite (Neptune), and actor Kayla Davion (King Kong, Waitress, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) to discuss auditioning, dropping into character, when is a character meant for you, & more! It's that time! Get into it! Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly…

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I Got You! 1:48:17

5y ago1:48:17

1:48:17

Hit your mark! It's that time. Donja's Back in his rightful seat next to Drew and they are joined by new guest Allison Semmes (Motown: The Musical) and returning guest, Ari Groover (Head Over Heels). Listen in as they talk about respectability politics, anxiety, and train rage. Get into it! Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly …

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Cynthia's Sorry or Not Sorry 1:40:38

5+ y ago1:40:38

1:40:38

It's time to hit your mark! This week Drew is joined by actors Ari Groover(Head Over Heels)and returning guest Michael Oloyede. They dive into the Cynthia Erivo anti-Black American controversy and more. Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in…

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Shakespearian Crackhead 1:43:22

5+ y ago1:43:22

1:43:22

It's a brand new week and a brand new crew! Drew is joined by returning guest Kristolyn Lloyd (Dear Evan Hansen)and newcomer Fedna Jaquet (Ain't No Mo). Listen as they talk about The Gift of The Lion King, Jennifer Hudson's digital fur technology, and being your character forever. Hit your mark! It's that time! Go into the world of black theatre ar…

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The Other Broadway Blackout 1:53:08

5+ y ago1:53:08

1:53:08

Whew! We're back y'all! After a few weeks of logistical difficulties, we're back in the studio ready to hit our mark! Drew is joined this week by actress Angel Brice, singer/songwriter/storyteller Nik Alexander, Actor/Comedian Edward "Eddie" Mawere. They all chime in a talk Little Mermaid, The Lion King, not feeling seen, and making sure you're see…

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Much Ado About Everything 1:32:35

5+ y ago1:32:35

1:32:35

Hit your mark and join Donja & Drew as they talk about all the latest happenings from Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, to Todrick Hall, to more A Strange Loop and everything in between. Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing thei…

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Don't Call It A Comeback 1:22:12

5+ y ago1:22:12

1:22:12

Welcome back to a new season of Off Book! This week Drew kicks it off with 2 guest hosts. actor/singer Angela Birchett(The Color Purple, Clark Sisters Lifetime Biopic) & playwright Jeremy O'Brian (egg; or anythin' dipped in egg gone soften)bring their experiences and wisdom and go Off Book about their journey's. It's that time to hit your mark! Let…

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Theatre Movement 1:34:06

5+ y ago1:34:06

1:34:06

This week Drew is joined by a few fresh faces! 2019 Tony Award-nominated choreographer, Camille A. Brown(Choir Boy, Once On This Island), Actor/Producer Eric Lockley(The Movement Theatre Company), Actor/Playwright Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen)all lend their voices and experiences to the Off Book movement. Get into their discussio…

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Tit-uba or Ti-Tuba? 1:29:33

5+ y ago1:29:33

1:29:33

Drew & Donja talk about unconventional theatre experiences, white people taking roles that still don't belong to them, & what is that slave woman's name from The Crucible? Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their Broad…

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