Diversity News

MENA Arts UK's first 'Open Mic Night' has officially been set for 10th August 2023. The evening promises an array of artists performing in ten-minute slots celebrating the diversity and talent of some of our most exciting Middle Eastern, North African and surrounding region (MENA+) talent. The performances will take place at MENA Arts UK's residency home, Theatro Technis @ 26 Crowndale, London.

Curve, Leicester, National Youth Theatre and Nottingham Playhouse have all been revealed as the shortlist nominees of the 2023 ‘UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre’ at the UK Theatre Awards. The event is set to take place on 8 October at the Guildhall, where the winner will be announced.

An international cohort of thirty-six orchestra and arts professionals will participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program. The ten-day program, running from July 26-August 4, 2023, is presented in collaboration with Juilliard Extension and will take place in New York at Juilliard’s Lincoln Center Campus.

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Cincinnati Music Hall have been selected by The Boundless Arts Foundation for the filming and live recording of a new, large-scale multimedia and multidisciplinary presentation of composer Justin Morell's jazz trumpet concerto, All Without Words on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

Get ready for an unforgettable entertainment experience as About Face Theatre announces its thrilling lineup for the 2023-2024 season. Explore groundbreaking performances, thought-provoking stories, and exceptional talent that will leave you captivated. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of magic and diversity.

Mike Schatz debuts his original production, The Reverse Cowboy's Sex Therapy & Variety Show, at Dad's Garage Theatre. Join the hilarious and educational journey as boundaries are pushed and misunderstandings are examined.

Discover how Milwaukee Rep is recognizing philanthropists Ellen and Joe Checota by naming their new state-of-the-art theater after them. Explore the impact of their generosity and the exciting future of the Powerhouse Theater.

 An international cohort of thirty-six orchestra and arts professionals will participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program. The ten-day program, running from July 26-August 4, 2023, is presented in collaboration with Juilliard Extension and will take place in New York at Juilliard’s Lincoln Center Campus.

Activate Performing Arts’ biennial outdoor arts festival, Inside Out Dorset returns in September 2023 when one group of festival performers will be going to great lengths to make their appearance as sustainable as possible. 

Cleveland Public Theatre’s (CPT) Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan has announced the 2023/2024 Season “Making Waves.”  Learn more about the full lineup here!

Tickets from just £24 for The Wizard Of Oz-book now!

Jersey City Theater Center, in partnership with Healthier Jersey City and Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival will present LOVEFOOL, created by Michael John Ciszewski with Brian Dudley.  LOVEFOOL will premiere at Jersey City will premiere at Jersey City Theater Center.

Verb, 'Ohio Contemporary Ballet' has announced the addition of four new company dancers and two trainees to the esteemed ensemble for the 2023-24 season. The company welcomes to the studio company dancers from around the world and across the country. 

Celebrated for creating diverse, timely and relevant opera, activist opera company White Snake Projects (WSP) and its founder Cerise Lim Jacobs today announced the upcoming world premiere of MONKEY: A Kung Fu Puppet Parable on the Robert J. Orchard Stage at Boston's Emerson Paramount Center.

Queer|Art, New York City's home for the creative and professional development of LGBTQ+ artists, has announced a new era of shared leadership for the organization. After six years as QA's Executive Director, Travis Chamberlain has accepted a new position as Director of Washington Project for the Arts, one of the oldest alternative arts spaces in the country.

Alluringly futuristic in contrast to the languid 'Sanctuary,' ((( O )))'s earlier single that celebrated the female form in procreation, 'Don't Die' enhances ((( O )))'s world further, citing fans of FKJ alongside Jhene Aiko or Kehlani's soaring vocals with Medasin and Raveena's RNB styling.

Join New York City Opera for a free outdoor performance of The Barber of Seville in Bryant Park. No tickets required, seating available, and free picnic blankets for audience members to borrow. Can't attend in person? Livestream broadcasts are available nationwide.

The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) announces Natasha R. Moreland Spears as their new Co-Executive Director, ushering in a new era of leadership. Learn more about the IABD's exciting future under the joint leadership of Spears and Omar Ingram.

Chicago Shakespeare is welcoming new artistic and executive leadership, who are set to bring fresh ideas, innovation, and creativity to the theater scene. Prepare to be amazed by the exciting changes happening at Chicago Shakespeare.

Get ready for an incredible season of theater at Soho Rep, featuring world premieres by Raja Feather Kelly, Becca Blackwell, and more. Find out what exciting productions are coming up and experience the groundbreaking work of these talented artists.