Discuss about representation of artists of color in art

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Assignment:

In 1996, August Wilson gave a stirring and controversial speech at the Theatre Communications Group annual conference. It was considered groundbreaking and very important in the discussion about representation of artists of color in art and in American theatre.

1) Read the Wilson's entire speech (link below),

2) Read an article about the impact of the speech 20 years later by Isaac Butler (link below),

3) What are your thoughts on the speech. Does anything surprise you or that you find interesting in the speech and article? Support your opinion with facts.

Terms to Google: "dramaturgy", "colorblind casting", "LORT Theatre", and "subscription audiences."

Wilson's Speech:

Isaac Butler's article: "Breaking 'Ground': How the Speech Came to Be and What it Set in Motion".

Reference no: EM133397161

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