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Staging Diversity: A Conversation with Emilio Rodriguez

Staging Diversity: A Conversation with Emilio Rodriguez

Update: 2024-07-03
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In this episode, Emilio Rodriguez, the co-founder and artistic director of Black and Brown Theater, discusses the origins of the theater company and its mission to promote inclusivity and diversity in the theatrical landscape. Emilio shares his experiences of facing segregation and typecasting in the theater industry and how it inspired him to create a platform for artists of color. He also talks about the Our Voices program, which allows students to write and direct their own plays, and the impact it has on their growth and development. Emilio emphasizes the importance of variety in programming and the need to challenge and engage audiences of all ages.

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Staging Diversity: A Conversation with Emilio Rodriguez

Staging Diversity: A Conversation with Emilio Rodriguez

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