Diversity News

With his recent singles, the range of sounds help give us a glimpse into Kayne's world and his newest release, “Banjee Girls'' is strongly rooted within the glamorous Ballroom culture. It is a delicious combination of infectious 808's beats on a drumming bass line accompanied by Kayne's commanding vocals.

The Television Academy Foundation will present 'The Power of TV: Ensuring Authentic Disability Inclusion'. Learn more about the event and see how to register.

The American Shakespeare Center has announced the departure of Artistic Director Brandon Carter, after his nearly four years of service.

The new exhibit ACROSS THE GREAT ATLANTIC: ART OF THE ITALIAN DIASPORA IN THE AMERICAS showcases 20th-century Italian diaspora art. Opening on February 22.

INTIMATE APPAREL: It is the great achievement of Arizona Theatre Company that Lynn Nottage's meditation on one woman's loneliness and desire is fully realized. Directed by Oz Scott, with a stellar ensemble, featuring Tracy N. Bonner's tour de force performance, the production is a must-see. Runs through March 3rd at Tempe Center for the Arts.

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!

Recorded on February 1st at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California, Cockburn was joined on stage that night by Colin Hay, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Chuck Prophet & the Make Out Quartet and The Lucky Valentines. “Mountain Stage” with host Kathy Mattea airs on over 260 NPR Stations nationwide.

The Global Black Impact Summit - held in Dubai on February 27 - will unite diverse groups of people globally to discuss the role of representation and inclusion in the media and entertainment industries and celebrate the achievements made when inclusive practices are followed.

Magic Tuber Stringband shares a transcendent fiddle track from their upcoming album 'Needlefall.' Recorded in a single session with minimal overdubs, Courtney Werner and Evan Morgan's arcing melodies seem truly alive, with rich interlocking fiddle and guitar figures that duck and weave around each other in a constant mesmeric dance.

Another theatre has announced their closure, with Cutting Ball in San Francisco becoming the latest to look at their financial situation and decide that there was no viable path forward. We’ll have more coverage here and in our marketing update about the things that are working for theatres that have found a way to thrive in the new normal.

After 34 years as artistic director, Fountain Theatre co-founder Stephen Sachs has announced his retirement at the end of 2024.

Paper Dog Press will present A Little Bit Pregnant written by Kate Lavut and directed by Rana Liu. The production will be presented as part of the 2024 New York City Fringe Festival with FRIGID New York at The Wild Project.

One thing that has been pivotal to theater’s return in New York City is the New York City Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit, which is a New York State program, despite what the name might indicate. It was expanded to apply to both Broadway and off-Broadway. I can’t tell you how many producers have told me it was pivotal in getting their shows off the ground.

In the context of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU and to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of the Surrealist Manifesto (1924), Bozar is celebrating 100 years of surrealism with a unique exhibition dedicated to the avant-garde movement in Belgium.

Norwich Theatre has announced a new creative leadership initiative - Creative Assembly - to diversify the voices across theatre leadership and drive the authenticity of creative direction within the organisation. 

What did our critic think of POLARISASI at Graha Bhakti Budaya?

Join Town Hall Theatre for a special screening of '100 Years From Mississippi' on March 8th at 7:00pm, followed by a community talkback with Director/Producer Tarabu Betserai Kirkland and a pre-show book signing with Author Nobuko Miyamoto.

Experience the captivating one-woman show 'Breaking Glass' inspired by Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron.

Central Florida Community Arts will present 'The Giver,' a stage adaptation of the beloved novel by Lois Lowry. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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