STAGE TUBE: Lisa Brescia Talks Diversity for I AM THIS LAND

Watch Lisa Brescia, star of Broadway musical Mamma Mia!, discuss diversity and its role in the Theatre World and beyond. The interview is part of the I AM THIS LAND video contest on diversity. Click below to hear what she has to say!

Brescia currently plays Donna Sheridan in the Broadway production of Mamma Mia!, and has previously worked on Broadway hits such as Aida and Wicked.  Talking about her own experience with diversity, especially through her work in musical theatre, Lisa says: "Diversity is what makes America great.....everyone has a right to feel safe and happy and have possibilities for their life here".

From now until January 7th, 2011, human rights organization, Breakthrough, is calling on people to make a video on diversity using the phrase "I am this land," and enter to win a grand prize of $2,500 and more. In 2010, we watched all the things that happened in 2010: From anti-immigrant actions and racial profiling to bullying and homophobia; from fear mongering to the extreme, divisive rhetoric of the mid-term elections: it's time for a do over. We believe that in the new year many people are ready to live in a country that is open-minded and celebrates differences.

And for those that are unable to make a video, we still want your participation. Follow @breakthrough on Twitter, with the hashtag #iamthisland and tell us who or what symbolizes diversity to you. All entries are entered to win a DJ Hero by Activision.