Analyzing blind casting: when is it appropriate or inappropriate?
To what extent is "blind casting" an effective way to advance greater visibility on stage for different identity groups, or is its impact temporary and therefore negligible? Let's discuss!
11:00 AM - 12:30 PMFri
Representation, Equity & Diversity Workshop
Guest Artists and Festival Guests
Philip Uko Effiong
Workshop Leader
Michigan State University
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Abandoning Color-Blind Casting
Efforts have been made to improve diversity in theatrical representation through blind casting. We will discuss the extent to which this is an effective way to advance greater visibility on stage for different identity groups, or if its impact is temporary and therefore negligible. Are there factors that must be taken into consideration to achieve more practical results in the implementation of nontraditional casting?