Grab your beach blankets, grab your lawn chairs, charge your phone, fire up the TV, or just get ready to sit in an air-conditioned theater space, because sum
The company will license works centered around teen and young adult characters, with current titles from Paul Gordon, Kristoffer Diaz, Rachel Lynett, and more.
Brian Clowdus, Accused Of Racist & Abusive Conduct As Former Head Of Serenbe Playhouse, Announces Run For Political Office In Florida
The former artistic director is running for office in Panama City, FL.by BWW News Desk
Brian Clowdus, who after stepping down as the artistic director of Georgia s Serenbe Playhouse in 2019 was later met with allegations of racist and abusive behavior (as reported in depth by ArtsATL, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and On Stage Blog) has announced a run for political office in Florida.
Several artists accused Clowdus of incorporating racist language into scripts where it was not called for, centering stories around the experiences of the white women characters instead of the Black characters as written , culturally insensitive costumes, and questionable conduct towards staff, amongst other issues. Performers who spoke out at the time included Lilliangina Quiñones, Tara Moses, and Terrence Smith.
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Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has named Sharifa Yasmin the inaugural recipient of the Barbara Whitman Award.
Established by producer Whitman, the award recognizes a female, trans, or non-binary early-career director who has demonstrated a unique vision in their work with a $10,000 cash prize.
Finalists were directors Ty Defoe, Miranda Haymon, Tara Moses, Aya Ogawa, Tatiana Pandiani, and Mei Ann Teo.
Yasmin said, Being a part of trans and Arab American communities, we are so often told that we donât matterâthat our voices are insignificant. I became a director to change what stories are being told, to uplift voices that are so often silenced, to tell myself and my communities that we are here and we deserve to be heard. This award is life-changing for me in that endeavor, both in the recognition of my labor and in the support that enables me to continue this work. I am profoundly grate
Yale Announces The Winners Of The Inaugural Misty Upham Award For Young Native Actors broadwayworld.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from broadwayworld.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.