Black Theatre Coalition co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Executive Director Olivia Jones and Program Director Tom Andre Bardwell, announced today a new partnership with AMC Networks.
Black Theatre Coalition continues to provide opportunities for Black professionals by placing them in various roles across American Theatre. In year two, Btc will illuminate the talents of those interested in Film and TV with a Production and Casting Fellowship with AMC Networks.
“There is so much opportunity and intersectionality between television, theater and film,” said Naila McKenzie, VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at AMC Networks. “We are thrilled to be Black Theater Coalition’s first partner in TV and film, and for the opportunity to work together to equip the next generation of Black storytellers with transferable skills and invaluable relationships in casting and production.”
Btc has selected a Casting Fellow to work with...
Black Theatre Coalition continues to provide opportunities for Black professionals by placing them in various roles across American Theatre. In year two, Btc will illuminate the talents of those interested in Film and TV with a Production and Casting Fellowship with AMC Networks.
“There is so much opportunity and intersectionality between television, theater and film,” said Naila McKenzie, VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at AMC Networks. “We are thrilled to be Black Theater Coalition’s first partner in TV and film, and for the opportunity to work together to equip the next generation of Black storytellers with transferable skills and invaluable relationships in casting and production.”
Btc has selected a Casting Fellow to work with...
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