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The Artists of Colour Initiative launches with a Bla(c)k, Indigenous and People of Colour selection panel leading the charge

14 September, 2020 Sean McLoughlin 0 Comments Artists Of Colour Initiative, Black Lives Matter, BLM, POC, Theatre

The Artists of Colour Initiative (AOC) has launched a scholarship competition designed to provide financial assistance and industry support to

Systemic Racism exists within theatre. It’s time to talk about it!

29 June, 20204 August, 2020 Ash Brown 0 Comments Black Lives Matter, COVID-19, Liz Hughes, NIDA, Theatre

In the past month, we have seen national protests about human rights and deep-rooted racism. We have seen countless black

DEAR EVAN HANSEN creators donate $100,000 in support of racial diversity

12 June, 2020 Sean McLoughlin 0 Comments Benj Pasek, Black Lives Matter, Broadway Advocacy Coaltion, Color Of Change, Dear Evan Hansen, Justin Paul, Michael Greif, Stacey Mindich, Steven Levenson

The creators behind the hit Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen have just announced that they will pledge $100,000 USD and

Alex Newell slays ‘I Know Where I’ve Been’ from Hairspray

9 June, 2020 Sean McLoughlin 0 Comments Alex Newell, Black Lives Matter, Hairspray, I Know Where I've Been, Marc Shaiman

In response to the murder of George Floyd, the systemic racism it reflects, the ongoing police abuses, and in solidarity

HAIRSPRAY creators pledge support for racial diversity

8 June, 202015 June, 2020 Sean McLoughlin 0 Comments Black Lives Matter, Hairspray, Hairspray The Musical, Marc Shaiman, Music Theatre, Scott Wittman

With momentum building around the globe for the international human rights movement, Black Lives Matter (BLM), the theatre industry has