Industry NewsAdrienne Warren, Eden Espinosa, More Will Speak at Broadway United for Racial JusticeThe May 1 protest demands equity in multiple fields of the theatre and performing arts industry.
By
Dan Meyer
April 30, 2021
Adrienne Warren and Eden Espinosa
A host of Broadway stars and theatre creatives will speak at Unite NY’s protest Broadway United for Racial Justice, including Adrienne Warren, Eden Espinosa, and Cody Renard Richard. Also set to speak are Kara Young, Jess McLeod, Clint Ramos, and Adam Hyndman
The protest will take place May 1 at 2 PM ET in front of the New York Public Library at Bryant Park (5th Avenue and 42nd Street). Participants are encouraged to bring costumes, signs, and noisemakers—along with masks.
Broadway United for Racial Justice serves as a call for the community to answer demands for a list of changes in the Broadway and entertainment sector. Among the requests are a commitment to becoming equal opportunity employers for all positions, a zero-tolerance policy for any form of racism, the creation of theatre initiatives that educate and support inclusivity and intersectionality, and the amplification of more voices of color in major projects.
“We have a union that is interlocked in supremacy. We are tired of the town halls. We have waited an entire year for our union to work for us. To give us answers. To show us transparency. No, we will not be easily distracted.” –Courtney Daniels
Michaelah Reynolds
Jaime Cepero, Courtney Daniels, and Nattalyee Randall
Paige Levy
Diamond Essence White
Diamond Essence White
The March on Broadway
“If people of color are forced to operate along the scale of whiteness, remind me again why white people are so uncomfortable.” –Ashley De La Rosa
Tiffany Renee Thompson
Ryan J. Haddad
“I want Black kids to be able to see Black women on Broadway doing amazing things. And I want to be able to exist. No more pain. If you are a writer, write that shit. If you are a composer, compose that shit. We want to hear it.” –Sis
Michaelah Reynolds
Jaime Cepero
Brandon Michael Nase
Brandon Michael Nase
“This is the first day that I have not felt heartbroken. I feel lifted up and inspired by each and every one of you who have shared this space and showed up here today.” –Eden Espinosa
Eden Espinosa
The March on Broadway
Courtney Daniels and Nattalyee Randall
The March on Broadway
Jaime Cepero, Courtney Daniels, and Nattalyee Randall
Michaelah Reynolds
Charissa Hogeland
Jerusha Cavazos
The March on Broadway
Michaelah Reynolds
Davon Williams
Davon Williams
Napoleon Douglas and Davon Williams
The March on Broadway
The March on Broadway
James Pierce III
James Pierce III
The March on Broadway
Jerusha Cavazos, Emily Bautista, Leana Rae Concepcion, and JJ Niemann
Established in 2007, wild project is a non-profit producer and venue which supports the diverse independent theatre, film, music, visual arts, and spoken-word artists of New York City.