Diversity on Stage and Screen

Episode 4 • February 23, 2024 • 00:53:41
Diversity on Stage and Screen
Roots, Race & Culture
Diversity on Stage and Screen

Feb 23 2024 | 00:53:41

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Show Notes

Explore the careers of BIPOC actors in Utah's theatrical market and learn about the challenges faced by these artists, from implicit bias to casting paradoxes, and the limited local projects available. Yolanda Wood and Jerry Rapier join in a comprehensive discussion on the realities BIPOC actors face and the importance of equitable opportunities in Utah’s entertainment industry.

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