Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 4 hours 30 minutes
In this episode of The Black Business of Broadway, Gennean returns for season three with playwright, poet, and educator Candrice Jones to discuss her new play “Flex." Tune in to hear how growing up in rural Arkansas inspired the creation of her play, what was the impulse behind her mission to write love letters for and to women of the American South, and how she pays homage to the Black women who have helped paved the way.
A conversation with Jujamcyn's Vice President of People & Culture, Darrelle Johnson, about her career journey in human resources. She shares insights into her work as a People & Culture leader, navigating senior leadership roles as a woman of color, what skills enabled her to be successful, and offers advice to anyone interested in pursuing this field.
In this episode, Diana Moran Macuil, Director of Membership Services & Professional Development at The Broadway League, joins the podcast to share her career journey into arts administration. Listen to her breakdown her work in managing membership on Broadway, owning her identity as an Afro-Latina, and how cultivating meaningful relationships has enabled her to be successful.
On this latest episode of The Black Business of Broadway, we are joined by James Ijames, a Tony-nominated playwright, and Pulitzer Prize winner for his play Fat Ham. Tune in to hear James discuss how growing up in the rural South helped inform the creation of Fat Ham, why he chose to adapt Hamlet, and how writing became a transformative tool for manifesting his dreams.
In this episode, Christina Selby shares her career journey, from getting her start in arts administration to the many moments where mentors played a role in helping shape her career. Now as Vice President – Production and Touring at Nederlander Producing Company of America, she discusses what it is like coming full circle from mentee to mentor and what representation means to her.
An inspiring conversation with Sade Lythcott, the CEO of National Black Theatre (NBT), about its history and how she is carrying on the legacy of her mother and founder Dr. Barbara Ann Teer. Tune in to hear her discuss NBT's mission "to produce transformational theater... through telling authentic stories of the Black experience," its emphasis on placemaking and holistic producing, and her vision for the future of NBT.
Nana Mensah, a Ghanaian-American writer, director, producer, and actress, joins the podcast to discuss her Broadway debut in "Jaja's African Hair Braiding". She discusses her Ghanaian-American heritage, shares her experience of playing the role of Aminata, the community's response, and the importance of bringing a story about the Black immigrant experience to Broadway.
Did you ever imagine that one could pursue a career as both a weather scientist and a Broadway music director? Alvin's journey to becoming the Associate Music Supervisor for "Merrily We Roll Along" was unconventional. As he emphasizes throughout his interview, "Everybody's path is a little different...
Ever wondered if you could build a career on Broadway while balancing family and life? From being hand-picked by the legendary Bob Fosse to performing in her first Broadway shows, Stephanie Pope Lofgren’s journey to becoming a Broadway veteran has been shaped by the mentors and teachers throughout her career in show business...
Ever wondered if you could build a career on Broadway while balancing family and life? From being hand-picked by the legendary Bob Fosse to performing in her first Broadway shows, Stephanie Pope Lofgren’s journey to becoming a Broadway veteran has been shaped by the mentors and teachers throughout her career in show business...