Why Are There No Great Kids of Color in the Performing Arts?

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  • Author(s): Gray, Ilasiea
  • Source:
    Stage Directions. May2021, p20-23. 4p.
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      20 May 2021 • www.stage-directions.com Advocacy By Ilasiea Gray A s a Black performing arts educator and actress who has performed many theatre for young audience (TYA) shows, I have taught and shaped the minds of thousands of kids. Diversity in Performing Arts Educators Having diverse educators in performing arts is crucial, not only to provide support and guidance for students of all backgrounds, but also for the predominantly white workspaces they occupy. I understand the reality that there is not always access to theatre arts educators of color, and if that is the case, white educators who are available must do their due diligence to make sure their curriculum is diverse and inclusive both in thought and practice. I love all of my students the same and am also aware of the great responsibility I have to lead by example as the one Black theatre educator (or Black educator, period) some of these students will have. [Extracted from the article]
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