The Mountaintop:
A Three-Part Jubilee Bringing Attention to the Black Experience of the Contemporary Stage
The Climb: A Conversation with Tara Rubin, Kate Lumpkin, and Jordan Thaler about Diversity and Inclusion.
Join us for a frank and informational discussion moderated by Allyson Tucker-Mitchell, with the people who call us in, Casting Directors. The purpose of The Climb is to promote communication between casting directors and the community of color, to shed light on the process of auditioning and casting, and to provide an opportunity to put our heads together to make a difference.
When:
Monday, February 5, 2018
7 p.m.
Where:
Council Room - Actors’ Equity Association
165 W 46th St, 14th Floor
Between 7th Avenue and 6th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
The Journey: A Festival of four 10-minute Plays directed by Zhailon Livingston
“Writing is a labor love and also an act of defiance, a way to light a candle in a gale wind”
-Alice Childress
The Journey is an evening of works that speak to the unique and diverse black experiences. The purpose of The Journey is to highlight Black Playwrights who are contributing creatively to the telling of our stories -those who are continuing to write with urgency in light of and/or in response to the systemic silencing of our voices. Join us for an intimate evening of story-telling directed by Zhailon Levingston
When:
Monday, February 23, 2018
7 p.m.
Where:
Council Room - Actors’ Equity Association
165 W 46th St, 14th Floor
Between 7th Avenue and 6th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
The Perspective: A Celebration and Award Ceremony Highlight Black Excellence from the 2017 Season
In 2017 we got to hear so many beautiful untold stories, and see African Americans represented onstage in new, exciting ways. The Perspective wraps up Black History Month with a celebration of the past year’s milestones in African-American Theatre. We hope this event will remind us that anything is possible and leave us inspired to continue to create change in the industry. We'll be spotlighting groundbreaking moments, productions from the past year along with people who have been consistently creating change in our industry (The Lion King’s 20th Anniversary, The Founders of Broadway Serves, National Black Theatre and more). We’ll be honoring the casts and creative teams with special performances and awards. Champagne toast!
When:
Monday, February 26, 2018
7 p.m.
Where:
Council Room - Actors’ Equity Association
165 W 46th St, 14th Floor
Between 7th Avenue and 6th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
These events are free and open to members of AEA. Seating for each event is first come, first served. Participants are subject to change based on availability.