Black Lives Matter
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By Dan Meyer | 07/10/2020The latest episode of #ConductorCam honors the Black Lives Matter movement. -
Regional News
Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center Unveils Long-Term Social Impact Initiatives to Support Anti-RacismBy Andrew Gans | 07/09/2020Efforts include Arts Across America, #BlackCultureMatters, and The Cartography Project.
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Industry News
By Olivia Clement | 07/09/2020The 31-page document of measures follows the publishing of a powerful letter in June that was signed by 300 theatremakers.
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Industry News
By Dan Meyer | 07/09/2020The six-time Tony winner will sit down virtually with the President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
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Black Lives Matter
By Olivia Clement | 07/06/2020Nathan Alan Davis and Karen Zacarias are among the participating playwrights in the evening of creative protest.
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Black Lives Matter
By Olivia Clement | 07/06/2020The live streamed conversation will bring theatre company leaders together and present actionable steps for a more equitable future.
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Industry News
By Ryan McPhee | 07/02/2020The virtual event kicks off July 27 with a 50th anniversary tribute to New Federal Theatre.
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Black Lives Matter
By Olivia Clement | 06/30/2020The initiative includes soft light, a video meditation on the joys and challenges of Black remembrance with Lynn Nottage, Kara Young, Keelay Gipson, and others.
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Benefits and Galas
By Ryan McPhee | 06/30/2020The transatlantic event supporting the Black Lives Matter movement will stream July 10–12.
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Black Lives Matter
By Marc J. Franklin | 06/29/2020The Claim Our Space Now and Krystal Joy Brown event, in alliance with Broadway For Racial Justice, took place June 27.
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Industry News
By Olivia Clement | 06/29/2020The League will reportedly hire a company to survey all aspects of the theatre industry, among other steps towards a more equitable future.
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Black Lives Matter
By Olivia Clement | 06/29/2020The letter outlines actionable steps that organizations can take towards a more equitable future.
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Black Lives Matter
By Andrew Gans | 06/29/2020Danielle Brooks moderates the June 29 virtual conference.
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Education News
By Ryan McPhee | 06/26/2020“To be Young, Gifted, Black…and cast” will take place July 1.
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Black Lives Matter
By Ryan McPhee | 06/23/2020The collective’s inaugural rally and march, co-created by Krystal Joy Brown, will amplify Black, queer voices June 27.
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Black Lives Matter
By Ryan McPhee | 06/23/2020Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY will work with six other local organizations to present 8:46, named in response to the killing of George Floyd.
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Industry News
By Olivia Clement | 06/22/2020Five actors from the BIPOC community will also have the opportunity to perform for a panel of industry leaders during the forum.
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Awards
By Ryan McPhee | 06/19/2020The virtual ceremony delivered accolades to Tina's Adrienne Warren, A Strange Loop scribe Michael R. Jackson, and more.
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Black Lives Matter
By Andrew Gans | 06/19/2020Kimber Elayne Sprawl’s collaborative interpretation of the Shakespeare speech has been released in honor of Juneteenth.
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Black Lives Matter
By Ruthie Fierberg | 06/19/2020The video corresponds with the official launch of the #WeAreNotATrend campaign.
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Black Lives Matter
By Felicia Fitzpatrick | 06/19/2020Learn about Black LGBTQIA+ experiences through theatre and support more queer Black playwrights in this second installment.
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Industry News
By Dan Meyer | 06/19/2020Highlights include the Antonyo Awards, the Juneteenth Theatre Justice Project, and The Old Globe's fourth annual commemoration.
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Industry News
By Dan Meyer | 06/19/2020The piece is one of three short works presented during Black Women and the Ballot.
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Black Lives Matter
By Felicia Fitzpatrick, Kerri Kearse | 06/19/2020Listen to this Spotify playlist ahead of the June 19 Antonyo Awards to celebrate Black artists in musical theatre.
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Awards
By Andrew Gans | 06/19/2020The streamed ceremony includes a pre-show virtual red carpet, original musical numbers, presenters, and performers.
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Industry News
By Olivia Clement | 06/18/2020The union pledges to take several steps towards better protecting and empowering its members, and working towards an equitable future.
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Dance News
By Andrew Gans | 06/18/2020The ensemble work draws on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre as a source.
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Black Lives Matter
By Olivia Clement | 06/17/2020The event, which will lift up the Black Queer and Trans community, will kick off at 3 PM in Harlem on June 19.
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Black Lives Matter
By Ryan McPhee | 06/17/2020The new collective of Black theatre artists and industry members puts a spotlight on awareness, accountability, advocacy, and action.
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Black Lives Matter
By Andrew Gans | 06/16/2020The initiative will fund scholarships, awards, grants, and more through #BlackLivesMatters-inspired merchandise.
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Music Video
By Logan Culwell-Block | 06/16/2020The Tony and Emmy winner updates the 1966 protest song to address the political realities of 2020.
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Benefits and Galas
By Ryan McPhee | 06/16/2020Proceeds will go to four organizations that support and protect the Black community.
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Readings and Workshops
By Olivia Clement | 06/16/2020The series will raise funds and awareness for the #BlackLivesMatter movement and organizations fighting for equity and justice.
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Black Lives Matter
By Olivia Clement | 06/16/2020The Protest series, curated by Daniel Bailey, features work by Benedict Lombe, Matilda Ibini, Fehinti Balogun, Anoushka Lucas, Kalungi Ssebandeke, and Roy Williams.
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Regional News
By Dan Meyer | 06/16/2020More than 30 Bay Area theatres are joining forces to raise money for Black theatre projects in America.
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Industry News
By Dan Meyer | 06/15/2020The Hate U Give author Angie Thomas and a panel of judges will select the winners to be read aloud during a virtual event June 22.
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Industry News
By Olivia Clement | 06/15/2020The discussion, taking place June 16, will raise money for NAACP Empowerment Programs.
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Industry News
By Olivia Clement | 06/15/2020#KeepSharingTheMic, spearheaded by Dionne Figgins, is inspired by #ShareTheMicNow.
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Black Lives Matter
By Ryan McPhee | 06/12/2020The #TheaterInColor Initiative aims to amplify the voices of artists of color as they post their own experiences and hope to move forward.
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Industry News
By Ryan McPhee | 06/12/2020Signature Theatre, The Public Theater, and more are showing solidarity by providing shelter, supplies, and additional services.
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Regional News
By Dan Meyer | 06/11/2020The work is based on a collection of monologues first written after the 2015 shooting of Michael Brown.
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Film & TV News
By Ryan McPhee | 06/11/2020The Kenny Leon-helmed Netflix adaptation of the play is part of the streaming service's newly launched Black Lives Matter collection.
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Industry News
By Dan Meyer | 06/10/2020The episode featured a roster of Black artists performing to benefit Communities United For Police Reform.
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Black Lives Matter
By Ruthie Fierberg | 06/10/2020Actor Brandon Michael Nase founded the grassroots organization to respond to complaints of racism in the theatrical workplace and offer financial aid to BIPOC.
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Awards
By Ryan McPhee | 06/09/2020The June 19 ceremony will celebrate Black theatre artists and contributors from the Broadway and Off-Broadway community.
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Black Lives Matter
By Dan Meyer | 06/09/2020The Philadelphia-based Wilma Theater presented the work in 2018.
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Video
By Andrew Gans | 06/09/2020Cast members from the musical perform the Berry Gordy, Hal Davis, Bob West, and Willie Hutch tune while offering words of wisdom and inspiration.
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International News
By Andrew Gans | 06/09/2020Seven Black playwrights will be celebrated in the first season of the online series launching July 8 on Zoom.
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Black Lives Matter
By Olivia Clement | 06/09/2020Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Suzan-Lori Parks, Lynn Nottage, Quiara Alegría Hudes, and Lin-Manuel Miranda are among the signatories of the powerful letter.
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Black Lives Matter
By Dan Meyer | 06/08/2020The play, presented in full, explores the reactions of a Black community in the aftermath of a police shooting.
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