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Janel Scarborough dons a myriad of hats as an entertainment producer, creative consultant, script developer and dramaturg. The native New Yorker of multicultural Caribbean heritage has coached, mentored and collaborated with a diverse array of artists across the entertainment industry of film, television, theater and live events; involving actors, content creators, directors, executives, musicians, producers and writers from around the world. As a long standing advocate for creative arts education, she is innately drawn to the genesis stage of ideation and steadfastly committed to investing time, energy, and resources into ensuring that the power of artistic exploration is accessible to all; cultivating, developing and nurturing the vast potential of talent in others. As a result of her extensive experience, she has been sought after by corporations and nonprofits to advise and guest speak about diversified storytelling, marketing and building inclusive audiences. A few of her distinctive projects include: executive producing the multi-award winning film “In Time” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was acquired by HBO Network; internationally producing and starring in the thought provoking stage play “Single Black Female”; contributing to initial development of the inspiring immigration musical "Welcome To America"; as well as receiving an AUDELCO Award nomination for performing in “Love and Marriage and New York City”. Janel is a founding producer of the acclaimed independent production company Backdoor Films and currently serves on the board of directors of Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU), the leading network for developing theater professionals; she earned her B.F.A. in Theatrical Arts from the City University of New York.

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Theater Resources Unlimited to Present UN HOMBRE: A GOLEM STORY Starring Natascia Diaz & More


Theater Resources Unlimited is partnering with CreateTheater to present the fourth virtual edition of theTRU Voices New Plays Reading Series. Learn more about the reading!

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES as Part of TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series


Theater Resources Unlimited is partnering with CreateTheater.com to present the fourth virtual edition of theTRU Voices New Plays Reading Series. Learn more about the play!

Photos/Video: Inside the Staged Reading of AGAINST HIS WILL at City Center Stage II


Actor and Producer Malik Yoba and Playwright David Heron are celebrating another successful staged reading production of Heron’s award winning courtroom drama Against His Will, presented at City Center Stage II on Monday, November 13. Check out photos and video clips from the event here!

Theater Resources Unlimited and Leviathan Lab to Present Benefit Reading of Scott C. Sickles' MARIANAS TRENCH


Join Theater Resources Unlimited and Leviathan Lab for a special benefit reading of Scott C. Sickles' MARIANAS TRENCH. This one-night-only event, taking place on November 6th, 2023, features a talented cast and supports Leviathan Lab's showcase production of MARIANAS TRENCH in Late Spring 2024.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present Virtual Fundraiser TRUSPEAK... HEAR OUR VOICES!


Theater Resources Unlimited will present a virtual evening of awareness featuring five short new plays that speak to social issues that affect us all.

Chuck Cooper, Cady Huffman, and More to Appear at TRUSPEAK: HEAR OUR VOICES! Virtual Benefit Gala in June


Theatre Resources Unlimited (TRU) has announced the star-studded cast of  TRUSPEAK… HEAR OUR VOICES!, an evening to raise awareness of current social issues, as well as awareness of the work TRU has been doing for the theater community for over 30 years.

Theater Resources Unlimited Presents TRUSPEAK ... HEAR OUR VOICES! Gala, June 4


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces TRUSPEAK... HEAR OUR VOICES!, an evening to raise awareness of current social issues, as well as awareness of the work TRU has been doing for the theater community for 30 years.

TRU to Present Hybrid Town Hall Open Discussion 'What Can We Do To Help Theater Artists Of Color?'


Theater Resources Unlimited will host a live-plus-streamed Town Hall Open Discussion: What Can We Do to Help Theater Artists of Color? moderated by TRU co-founder and vice-president Cheryl Davis and TRU co-founder and executive director Bob Ost on Tuesday, February 21.

Malik Yoba and David Heron Celebrate AGAINST HIS WILL Staged Reading at the Apollo


Actor-Producer Malik Yoba and Playwright David Heron are celebrating the success of their recent staged reading production of Heron's award winning courtroom drama Against His Will, held at the world famous Apollo Soundstage in New York on Monday, November 7.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Industry Talkback Panel Following Reading of GREENWOOD at The Actors' Temple


The staged reading of Greenwood by Coolidge Harris II, the inaugural presentation of the TRU Diversity/Amplifying BIPOC Voices program initiative, will be followed by a 'dollars and sense' talkback discussion about the development of this new work. The reading will take place on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 7pm ET at The Actors’ Temple.

Theater Resources Unlimited Announces the Launch of TRU Diversity With Free Reading of GREENWOOD By Coolidge Harris II


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU), announces the launch of TRU Diversity: Amplifying BIPOC Voices, an initiative to highlight the works and explore the concerns of BIPOC theater artists, producers and administrators. The debut of the TRU Diversity program will feature a free reading of Greenwood, a relevant new play by TRU member Coolidge Harris II, set during the Tulsa Race Massacre.

Boardwalk Empire Star Julian Rozzell Jr. And More Join Reading Of Christian Elder's INSEX


Julian Rozzell Jr, who portrayed the role of Harlan in seasons one and two of the Martin Scorsese produced HBO series Boardwalk Empire, has joined the cast of the staged reading of Christian Elder's provocative adult drama Insex, to be held at The Billie Holiday Theatre on Monday October 15 at 7pm.

Rafael Moreno's FOTOS to Close 2018 Playreading Series at Billie Holiday Theatre


A staged reading of Rafael Moreno's family drama Fotos, which played to packed houses and critical acclaim last summer at The Producers Club, will close the 2017 -2018 season of the prestigious Frank Silvera Writers Workshop at the Billie Holiday Theatre in Brooklyn on Monday June 18.

Actors & Celebs Come Out To Support Jamaican Author Nicole Mclaren Campbell At NY Book Launch


An array of New York actors, entertainers and other industry professionals were among those who came out to support Jamaican born author Nicole McLaren Campbell at the launch of her self help book Make It Count at the Jamaican Consulate in Manhattan, last Thursday, March 15.

Rafael Moreno's FOTOS Offers Different Look at Masculinity in The 'Me Too' Era


Rafael Moreno's family drama Fotos, which re-opened at The Producers Club on Thursday February 8 after a successful run at the same venue last summer, is offering New York audiences a different look at masculinity in the era of the growing ' Me Too' movement.

Rafael Moreno's FOTOS Returns to Producers Club for Limited Run


Rafael Moreno's family drama Fotos, which played to packed houses and critical acclaim last summer at The Producers Club, will return to the same venue by popular demand starting with previews on Thursday February 8.

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