Episode 9: Towards an Anti-Racist Michigan Theatre with Ashley Lyle & Dan Johnson
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07/22/20 • 77 min
This episode shares the meaningful work that Ashley Lyle and Dan Johnson are engaging in to make the Michigan theatre industry more diverse, inclusive, fair and equitable for all artists, but specifically BIPOC artists! While listening, share the show on social media! Give a rating or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!
The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Michigan Theatre, Professional Theatre, Acting, Industry, Anti-Racism, Towards an Anti-Racist Theatre, Black Literature and Art Queens Network, Black Queens Onstage Podcast, Tales from the Mitten, Ashley Lyle, Dan Johnson, Black Theatre, Black Lives Matter, Black Stories Matter, Support Black Artists, Actor Tips, Acting Life, Activism
- Visit blaqn.org or email Ashley at [email protected] for more information, or to support the work discussed on this episode.
Support the show!
- SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON! All subscriptions go back into making the show: https://www.patreon.com/lifeintheatrepodcast
- Continue the conversation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeintheatrepodcast/
- Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email the host athttps://www.tylercalhoun.com/contact
FOLLOW Ashley & Black Literature and Art Queens Network:
- https://www.instagram.com/blaqnshowmichigan/
- https://www.facebook.com/blaqshowmichigan
- https://twitter.com/BLAQNMI
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCDavoCIIZ7P0HTv9eJ9c_g
- https://www.instagram.com/taurus4912/
Tyler’s Tip:
Learn more about Ashley and Dan’s work by investigating the links below!
- ‘Towards an Anti-Racist Michigan Theatre’ Published by BLAQN LLC. https://www.blaqn.org/?p=1060&fbclid=IwAR3k2iDFeYjtcLsdxjtH_UFYmbA5MJ2K8hpjfY2v9gcrUJGu_VRLyEH_TTw
- Listen to the 4 Part Black Actor Conference Hosted by Black Queens Onstage Podcast https://www.blackqueensonstage.com/
Learn more about Black Literature and Art Queens Network LLC. https://www.blaqn.org/
This episode shares the meaningful work that Ashley Lyle and Dan Johnson are engaging in to make the Michigan theatre industry more diverse, inclusive, fair and equitable for all artists, but specifically BIPOC artists! While listening, share the show on social media! Give a rating or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!
The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Michigan Theatre, Professional Theatre, Acting, Industry, Anti-Racism, Towards an Anti-Racist Theatre, Black Literature and Art Queens Network, Black Queens Onstage Podcast, Tales from the Mitten, Ashley Lyle, Dan Johnson, Black Theatre, Black Lives Matter, Black Stories Matter, Support Black Artists, Actor Tips, Acting Life, Activism
- Visit blaqn.org or email Ashley at [email protected] for more information, or to support the work discussed on this episode.
Support the show!
- SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON! All subscriptions go back into making the show: https://www.patreon.com/lifeintheatrepodcast
- Continue the conversation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeintheatrepodcast/
- Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email the host athttps://www.tylercalhoun.com/contact
FOLLOW Ashley & Black Literature and Art Queens Network:
- https://www.instagram.com/blaqnshowmichigan/
- https://www.facebook.com/blaqshowmichigan
- https://twitter.com/BLAQNMI
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCDavoCIIZ7P0HTv9eJ9c_g
- https://www.instagram.com/taurus4912/
Tyler’s Tip:
Learn more about Ashley and Dan’s work by investigating the links below!
- ‘Towards an Anti-Racist Michigan Theatre’ Published by BLAQN LLC. https://www.blaqn.org/?p=1060&fbclid=IwAR3k2iDFeYjtcLsdxjtH_UFYmbA5MJ2K8hpjfY2v9gcrUJGu_VRLyEH_TTw
- Listen to the 4 Part Black Actor Conference Hosted by Black Queens Onstage Podcast https://www.blackqueensonstage.com/
Learn more about Black Literature and Art Queens Network LLC. https://www.blaqn.org/
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Episode 8: Theatre and Dance for the Very Young with Amanda Pintore
Move into the world of theatre and dance for the very young with Amanda Pintore! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!
The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Theatre for the Very Young, Early Childhood Development, Dance Theatre, Dance for the Very Young, Baby Theatre, Lawrence Arts Center, Theatre for Young Audiences, Caregivers, Early Childhood Educators, Activities for Babies and Mothers
- Read this article from Dance Magazine offering four different perspectives on Dance Theatre: https://www.dancemagazine.com/dance-theater-2440402975.html
Support the show!
- SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON! All subscriptions go back into making the show: https://www.patreon.com/lifeintheatrepodcast
- Continue the conversation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeintheatrepodcast/
- Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email the host at https://www.tylercalhoun.com/contact
FOLLOW AMANDA:
Tyler’s Tip:
Want to know more about theatre and dance for the very young? Check out these awesome organizations do thing this work!
- Lawrence Arts Center: https://lawrenceartscenter.org/
- Kerfuffle Theatre for the Very Young: https://www.kerfuffletvy.com/
- Spinning Dot Theatre: http://www.spinningdot.org/
Next Episode
Episode 10: Queerness & Politics in Theatre with Pirooz Aghssa
This episode features a multifaceted conversation regarding queerness and politics in theatre with Pirooz Aghssa! While listening, share the show on social media! Leave a rating or review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!
The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Larry Kramer, Politics, Queerness, Homosexuality, AIDS Crisis, Directing, Finding your place, Directors on directing, The Normal Heart, Broadway, ACT UP, AIDS, Playwriting, Gay History, Activism, Art and Activism, Musical Theatre, American Politics, Representation, Gender, Gender Identity, LGBTQ
Support the show!
- SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON! All subscriptions go back into making the show: https://www.patreon.com/lifeintheatrepodcast
- Continue the conversation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeintheatrepodcast/
- Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email the host at https://www.tylercalhoun.com/lifeintheatrepodcast
FOLLOW EMU THEATRE:
- https://www.emich.edu/cmta/productions/
- https://www.facebook.com/EMUTheatre/
- https://twitter.com/EMUTheatre
- https://www.instagram.com/emutheatre/
Tyler’s Tip:
Investigate the links below to learn more about Larry Kramer and his legacy.
- For more information about Larry Kramer check out this brief biography from NPR:https://www.npr.org/2020/05/27/512714500/larry-kramer-pioneering-aids-activist-and-writer-dies-at-84
- Click the link to read Kramer’s article 1,112 and Counting which first appeared in the New York Native in March, 1983. http://bilerico.lgbtqnation.com/2011/06/larry_kramers_historic_essay_aids_at_30.php
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