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Portland Theatre Tags Its Own Building in Support of Black Lives Matter
In the past week, many businesses across the country have taken precautions to prevent damage to their buildings. However, one theatre company in Oregon decided to spray paint their own building in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Theatre Industry in Latvia is Resuming Post COVID-19, Here's How They're Doing It
“The professional and amateur theatre industries in the small European country are resuming thanks to some smart safety measures that might make sense for the United States to follow.”
Why Did Broadway Elites Donate to a LGBTQIA+, Women and BIPOC-Hating GOP Senator?
According to FEC filings, in 2018, eight Broadway power players such as James L. Nederlander and Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin, donated to the campaign of GOP Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri. Questions from these donations are arising due to Sen. Blunt’s long record of restricting the rights of women, BIPOC’s and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Dear White Allies, "Take the Note"
“White allies, your BIPOC pals are the director, and they have some notes for you.”
How Will the Tonys Nominate Non-Binary Performers?
Sometime in the not-too-distant future, there is going to be an incredible performance on Broadway that everyone will be talking about. Obviously, this quality of performance will be looked at as an awards favorite. And this is where this performer and performance will break the Tony Awards. Because this performer identifies as non-binary and they’re playing a non-binary role. And the Tonys have no idea how to recognize that.
Should the Apollo Theater Become a Broadway House?
“Thanks to a new petition making the rounds on social media, whether or not the historic Harlem theater should become a Broadway house is something to consider.”
Dear White Theater People, It is Not the Job of the Black Artist to Change the Industry. It’s Ours.
“Artists of color, specifically Black artists, should not have to fight for this, educate us on this, or work to change our worldview. White members of the theater community, this is on OUR shoulders. Consider this your call to arms: you must use your privilege as a white person to amplify the voices of people that are not.”
Is it Time to Boycott Nederlander Theatres Due to Their Political Donations to Donald Trump?
“With the country in turmoil right now, many are scrutinizing the many wealthy players that contributed to Donald Trump’s presidency, which include one of Broadway’s largest theatre owners.”
"CANCELLED Disney" - Comedy Group ‘Socia(lites)’ Looks at Racist and Outdated Songs from the House of Mouse
“With almost 100 years of content, it’s more than fair to say that Disney has had some missteps in their past and some of the material hasn’t aged well through a 2020 lense. Comedy group, socia(lites), points this out in a video they recently posted to their Youtube channel.”
Broadway Stage Manager Details Racist Experiences Backstage
“On Monday, production stage manager Cody Renard Richard posted some of the racist experiences he’s endured while working backstage on Broadway productions. They’re shocking and appalling.”
It's Time for 'Hairspray' Creators to Prohibit All-White Productions
“It’s time for the creators of ‘Hairspray’ reverse their statement that allows for all-white productions of their Tony-winning musical.”
"Amy Cooper is Alive and Well in the American Theatre", Writer Details Racist Treatment During Show
“In a video posted on his Facebook page titled, “Broadway is Racist”, Mr. Matthews details the racist treatment he encountered behind the scenes during his musical, Invisible Thread(which was later retitled Witness Uganda).”