Before Broadway - Inspirational Voices and Artistic Journeys
A roundtable discussion between various established and seasoned veterans of our craft, and members of our region’s student attendees.
8:00 PM - 9:00 PMThu
KEYNOTE SPEAKER Representation, Equity & Diversity SPECIAL EVENT Student Council Student empowerment
Guest Artists and Festival Guests
Carin Ford
Broadway Sound Engineer/Designer **RED Initiative**
Black Theatre United / IATSE
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Broadway Actor/Singer/Musician **RED Initiative**
Black Theatre United / AEA & SAG/AFTRA
Allyson Tucker
Broadway Actor/Singer/Dancer/Asst. Director **RED Initiative**
Black Theatre United/ Actors' Equity Association
Davon Williams
Actor, Activist, TED Talk Alum **RED Initiative**
AEA & SAG/AFTRA
NaTasha Yvette Williams
Broadway Actor/Singer/Writer. **RED Initiative**
Black Theatre United/ AEA & SAG/AFTRA
Lisa Dawn Cave
Broadway Production Stage Manager **RED Initiative**
Black Theatre United / AEA
Kelli Crump
KCACTF Region III RED Chair & Irene Ryan Co-Coordinator
Wayne State University - AEA & SAG/AFTRA
A real and matter-of-fact conversation between artistic mentors and mentees, free from barriers of income, location, and judgement.