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The Joy of Black Theatre
Manage episode 374358787 series 2649065
5/12 BLACK THEATRE
Black Theatre is having more than a “moment.” On the stage, more actors and artists of color are presenting outstanding work and stories about African American life. AND more plays. It’s a much different story from the early days of the pandemic when theatre shut down. The protest movement following the murder of George Floyd convinced theatre owners to adopt equity initiatives and opportunities for diverse artists of color. As we enjoy the range of our stories being told on the stages here in Boston, where is Black theatre headed, who is coming to watch and how will building community relationships help sustain the artform?
Dawn Meredith Simmons, Co-Founder and Co-Producing Artistic Director, The Front Porch Arts Collective
Kristen Greenidge, Playwright and Associate Professor, Boston University AND Artist-in-Residence, Company One Theater.
Lyndsay Allyn Cox, Producing Director, The Huntington Theatre Company.
Olawumi Akinwumi Deputy Director-Programs, ArtsBoston AND Founder, AfroDesiaCity.
Philip Martin, Sr. Investigative Reporter, GBH News Center for Investigative Reporting hosts.
179 episodes
Manage episode 374358787 series 2649065
5/12 BLACK THEATRE
Black Theatre is having more than a “moment.” On the stage, more actors and artists of color are presenting outstanding work and stories about African American life. AND more plays. It’s a much different story from the early days of the pandemic when theatre shut down. The protest movement following the murder of George Floyd convinced theatre owners to adopt equity initiatives and opportunities for diverse artists of color. As we enjoy the range of our stories being told on the stages here in Boston, where is Black theatre headed, who is coming to watch and how will building community relationships help sustain the artform?
Dawn Meredith Simmons, Co-Founder and Co-Producing Artistic Director, The Front Porch Arts Collective
Kristen Greenidge, Playwright and Associate Professor, Boston University AND Artist-in-Residence, Company One Theater.
Lyndsay Allyn Cox, Producing Director, The Huntington Theatre Company.
Olawumi Akinwumi Deputy Director-Programs, ArtsBoston AND Founder, AfroDesiaCity.
Philip Martin, Sr. Investigative Reporter, GBH News Center for Investigative Reporting hosts.
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