Black Theatre Coalition is teaming with AMC Networks on two new fellowships focused on providing pathways for Black professionals within the film and TV industries.
Two fellows will have the opportunity to gain casting and TV production experience through a program that will situate those inaugural recipients within teams at AMC Networks, Black Theatre Coalition co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee and program director Tom Andre Bardwell announced Tuesday.
“There is so much opportunity and intersectionality between television, theater and film,” Naila McKenzie, vp of diversity, equity and inclusion at AMC Networks said in a statement. “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.”
The casting fellow, who has already been selected, will...
Two fellows will have the opportunity to gain casting and TV production experience through a program that will situate those inaugural recipients within teams at AMC Networks, Black Theatre Coalition co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee and program director Tom Andre Bardwell announced Tuesday.
“There is so much opportunity and intersectionality between television, theater and film,” Naila McKenzie, vp of diversity, equity and inclusion at AMC Networks said in a statement. “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.”
The casting fellow, who has already been selected, will...
- 4/18/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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...
- 3/27/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: A group of prominent Broadway theater producers, whose shows include The Band’s Visit, Mj: The Musical, Waitress and August: Osage County to name a few, are teaming with the Black Theatre Coalition and Columbia University’s Prince Fellowship to launch a major new nonprofit initiative to train and mentor a new generation of Black theater industry leaders.
Called The Theatre Leadership Project (Ttlp), the organization will offer a program of three-year fellowships designed to diversify commercial theater’s leadership. Founding producers of the Project are Barbara Broccoli, Lia Vollack, Alecia Parker, Patrick Daly and Travis LeMont Ballenger in partnership with Btc and the Prince Fellowship (formerly known as Columbia’s T. Fellowship).
The fellowships are geared specifically for Black applicants. On its website Ttlp writes, “It is our belief that by focusing on one of the most marginalized groups of people, we will ultimately create space for professionals of all races and ethnicities.
Called The Theatre Leadership Project (Ttlp), the organization will offer a program of three-year fellowships designed to diversify commercial theater’s leadership. Founding producers of the Project are Barbara Broccoli, Lia Vollack, Alecia Parker, Patrick Daly and Travis LeMont Ballenger in partnership with Btc and the Prince Fellowship (formerly known as Columbia’s T. Fellowship).
The fellowships are geared specifically for Black applicants. On its website Ttlp writes, “It is our belief that by focusing on one of the most marginalized groups of people, we will ultimately create space for professionals of all races and ethnicities.
- 4/28/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor-producer Michael B. Jordan and a trio of Broadway insiders have unveiled separate initiatives to advance the cause of racial justice in the entertainment industry.
Jordan has partnered with the non-profit org Color of Change to launch the #ChangeHollywood initiative. The program’s goal is to provide a “roadmap” for how industry leaders, executives, producers and others can change their hiring practices and company culture to bring more Black employees and creative voices into the mix.
The roadmap includes resources that help companies invest in anti-racist content and to showcase and support Black talent.
“This roadmap is just the beginning of the journey to racial justice. We are all accomplices in the fight to transform Hollywood, and we invite content creators and industry leaders to join us in working together to #ChangeHollywood,” said Michael B. Jordan, who is CEO of his Warner Bros.-production banner Outlier Society. “We look forward...
Jordan has partnered with the non-profit org Color of Change to launch the #ChangeHollywood initiative. The program’s goal is to provide a “roadmap” for how industry leaders, executives, producers and others can change their hiring practices and company culture to bring more Black employees and creative voices into the mix.
The roadmap includes resources that help companies invest in anti-racist content and to showcase and support Black talent.
“This roadmap is just the beginning of the journey to racial justice. We are all accomplices in the fight to transform Hollywood, and we invite content creators and industry leaders to join us in working together to #ChangeHollywood,” said Michael B. Jordan, who is CEO of his Warner Bros.-production banner Outlier Society. “We look forward...
- 7/23/2020
- by Mackenzie Nichols
- Variety Film + TV
A new organization called Black Theatre Coalition has launched its inaugural program to increase work opportunities for Black theater professionals by at least 500% within the next 10 years.
And the group has hit the ground running, announcing a partnership with the producers of Broadway’s upcoming revival of Steven Sondheim’s Company to initiate 10 paid apprenticeships for young Black men and woman. The Company internships will represent every department of the production, and span the first rehearsal through opening night.
In addition, Btc says three Broadway management companies have pledged to employ four Black general managers when the pandemic shutdown lifts.
Btc also announced plans to present a series of three shows per year in New York City – one original musical, one revival of a musical and one new play – featuring works produced, created, designed and managed by Black artists and executives. The group has partnered in the project with musician Wynton Marsalis,...
And the group has hit the ground running, announcing a partnership with the producers of Broadway’s upcoming revival of Steven Sondheim’s Company to initiate 10 paid apprenticeships for young Black men and woman. The Company internships will represent every department of the production, and span the first rehearsal through opening night.
In addition, Btc says three Broadway management companies have pledged to employ four Black general managers when the pandemic shutdown lifts.
Btc also announced plans to present a series of three shows per year in New York City – one original musical, one revival of a musical and one new play – featuring works produced, created, designed and managed by Black artists and executives. The group has partnered in the project with musician Wynton Marsalis,...
- 7/23/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Tonight is the night at the Walter Kerr Theatre, where Hadestown officially celebrates its opening. Hadestown is by celebrated singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell, developed with innovative director and Tony Award nominee Rachel Chavkin led by the acclaimed principals from Hadestown's sold-out run at London's National Theatre Reeve Carney, Andre De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada, and Patrick Page. They are joined by Jewelle Blackman, Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, and Kay Trinidad as the Fates. The chorus of Workers are played by Afra Hines, Timothy Hughes, John Krause, Kimberly Marable, andAhmad Simmons. The full cast includes swings Malcolm Armwood, T. Oliver Reid, Jessie Shelton, and Khaila Wilcoxon.
- 4/17/2019
- by TV - Red Carpets
- BroadwayWorld.com
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Lempicka, which ran at the Williamstown Theatre Festival this summer, is in the midst of a developmental lab. The Broadway-bound musical, directed by Tony nominee Rachel Chavkin, with music by Matt Gould and book and lyrics by Carson Kreitzer, starred Eden Espinosa, Amber Iman, Nicholas Belton, Jon Jon Briones, T. Oliver Reid, Darlesia Cearcy, Natalie Joy Johnson, and Kendyl Ito.
- 12/19/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
We all know that February is Black History Month, but did we all take a moment to reflect and celebrate Well we did just that, Broadway-style, at Sessions on February 23rd. Not only did we invite a starry roster of Broadway's best and brightest to share music representing the influence, importance and impact of African American legacy on Broadway, but we also paid homage to some Broadway trailblazers like Diahann Carroll, Ben Vereen, Stokes and more. We even challenged our audience to name that African American Tony winner,which of course gave us the opportunity to bask in the glorious voices of Melba Moore, Hinton Battle, Heather Headley, Ted Ross, Jennifer Holiday and many more. Check out these amazing performances by Aisha de Haas, Kenita Miller, Daisy Hobbs, Imari Hardon, Zurin Villanueva, Ta'Rea Campbell, Marcus Paul James, Nora Schell, T. Oliver Reid, Charity Angel Dawson and more...
- 3/6/2017
- by Ben Cameron
- BroadwayWorld.com
Barrett Foa and Marissa Mulder will join Annie Golden, Lillias White, Alice Ripley, Nathan Lee Graham, Vivian Reed, Lady Rizo,Gay Marshall, Carol Lipnik, Rob Maitner, Gabrielle Stravelli, T. Oliver Reid and Nadia Quinn amp Ahna O'Reilly with the Playbillies to headline the sixth annual 'Night Of A Thousand Judys' - the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center presented by The Meeting hosted by Justin Sayre.
- 6/2/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Lillias White, Annie Golden, T. Oliver Reid, Lady Rizo, Vivian Reed, and Nadia Quinn amp Ahna O'Reilly with the Playbillies will join the previously announced headliners Alice Ripley, Nathan Lee Graham, Gay Marshall, Carol Lipnik, Rob Maitner and Gabrielle Stravelli for the sixth annual Night Of A Thousand Judys - the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center presented by The Meeting hosted by Justin Sayre. The event will take place at Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Center 129 West 67th Street in Manhattan on Monday, June 6.
- 5/19/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
92Y'SLyrics amp Lyricistswill hostI Have Confidence Rodgers After Hammerstein, withTed Chapin, Artistic Director, Writer amp Host,Joseph Thalken, Music Director, andLorin Latarro, Stage Director amp Choreographer. Scheduled to perform at the event areBen Crawford,T. Oliver Reid,Betsy Wolfe,Karen Ziemba and guest artist Larry Pine. The event will be held Saturday, May 21 at 8pmSunday, May 22 at 2pm and 7pm and Monday, May 23 at 2pm and 730pm.
- 5/4/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Five Points an American musical, with book by Harrison David Rivers, lyrics by Douglas Lyons and music by Douglas Lyons and Ethan Pakchar, has been in residence at the Musical Theatre Factory August 4th-10th. The residency will culminate in a development sharing on August 10th with a cast that features Mike Backes 'Orange is the New Black', Seth Eliser, Rb Embleton, Alexa Green Wicked, Katie Lee Hill Claudio Quest, Amber Iman Soul Doctor, Frank Manda, T. Oliver Reid After Midnight, Noah J. Ricketts Beautiful, Eric Stephenson, Katie Thompson Giant, Morissa Trunzo and Kevin Worley On the Town. Five Points is directed by Mark Schneider Beautiful, Annie, Billy Elliot with music direction by Madeline Smith The Light Princess, An Octoroon.
- 8/10/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including Patti LuPone Far Away Places Part Two, If It Only Even Runs A Minute 13th Edition, Vanishing Point, Assassins in the Park with George, and T. Oliver Reid.
- 11/2/2014
- by Louisa Brady
- BroadwayWorld.com
This month, Unplugged will welcome just announced guests George Lee Andrews and Harvey Evans, as well as special guests Dee Hoty, Pamela Myers, Sarah Rice amp Alice Ripley. The cast also includes cabaret and Broadway veterans Trent Armand Kendall Broadway's Smokey Joe's Cafe, Into the Woods,Award-winning vocal group Marquee 5, T. Oliver Reid Broadway's Sister Act, The Color Purple, Julie ReyburnMACBistroNightlife Award winner and Lucia Spina Broadway's Kinky Boots, South Pacific. Sondheim Unpluggedis hosted by 54 Below's Director of Original Programming, Phil Geoffrey Bond, with Musical Direction by Joe Goodman. In 2011, Sondheim Unplugged received the 2011 Bistro Award for Outstanding Cabaret Series, and was nominated for the 2011 Mac Award.
- 9/12/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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