Tag: diversity in theatre
How Diversity in Casting Changes The Story of Waitress
Diverse casting in previous white roles can expand on stories and create more spaces for actors of colour in the industry. It’s important to open…
Character Contexts – Diversity in Casting Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Diverse casting in previously predominantly white ensembles creates an entirely different context for the characters. This article discusses its effects through Moulin Rouge! The Musical.…
Anything Can Happen In The Woods: How Diverse is Broadway’s Into The Woods?
Stephen Sondheim’s musical Into The Woods has seen a revival on the St James Theatre stage recently. This modernization of the classic has taken Broadway…
Broadway’s Movin’ On Up! Dissecting Diversity In Modern Casting
Live theatre has carried its legacy down the years. An element of what remains is its exclusivity. This exclusivity extends itself through various facets location,…
How the Theatre & Film Industries Include Deaf Artists
The fanfare of the Great White Way, in all its glitter and glory, has captured hearts all around the world with music, dance, and theatrics.…
How Much Diversity Exists in Shakespearean Theaters?
“Nothing can come of nothing. Speak again.” King Lear, Act I, Scene I The accessibility of Shakespeare is a topic that scholars discuss over and…