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The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatreAAPAC: Using Data to Impact VisibilityIn this Episode:What is the economic impact of racism on BIPOC actors?Guest host Angel Desai joins Collective members Sophie Peyton and Lipica Shah to discuss this, AAPAC - The Asian American Performers Action Coalition's origins, and more findings in AAPAC's annual Visibility Report.Follow #AAPACnyc to read the new 2018-2019 #VisibilityReport dropping...SOON. Referenced in This Episode:AAPAC's WebsiteTo read the report click here. To donate to this work continuing click here.Et...2021-06-041h 00The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatrePossibilities of Native TheaterIn this Episode: Four Native artists, Larissa FastHorse, Ty Defoe, and Collective Members Oogie Push, and Sequoia Hauck, all gather to dream and scheme the possibilities of Native Theater.Referenced in This Episode: - Larissa's Website - Ty's Website- Indigenous Directions - Wonderlust Productions- Theatre Talk with Oogie- Just Keep Living Film - Auntie Oogie PresentsMusic by: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Too Sweet — IVAAVI [Audio Library Release]Music provid...2021-05-211h 09The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatrePerfectionism Is a Myth, Unless You're A Young Woman of ColorIn this Episode: Sequoia Hauck and Oogie Push put a call to action for listeners to be authentically themselves. They share their experiences of being Native womxn storytellers while discussing the article Perfectionism Is a Myth, Unless You’re A Young Woman of Color by Malavika Kannan.Referenced in This Episode: - Theatre Talk with Oogie - Just Keep Living Film Music by: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Too Sweet — IVAAVI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/wf...2021-05-0746 minThe Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatreSpecial Episode - Collective LiberationIn this Episode: AnaSofía Villanueva and Sophie Peyton hold space for the recent murders of Daunte Wright, Adam Toledo, and Ma’Khia Bryant and call on listeners to practice collective liberation. Lipica Shah and Lilia Houshmand share resources of movements and ways to take action in linking our inextricably linked movements.Referenced in This Episode:- Community Safety Education “Enough Is Enough” ReportEducational MaterialsPolicy ChangeThe BREATHE ActBlack Lives Matter Legislative WorkThe Working Families PartyNix the 6Public DemonstrationSafety Mobile JusticeThe Official Peace and Healing for Darnella Fund- Stop AAPI...2021-04-2356 minThe Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatreReclaim and Reshape Higher EducationIn this Episode: Tia Jemison, AnaSofía Villanueva, and Cambria Hererra strategize how to reclaim and reshape higher education! They discuss ways of teaching against the cannon, cultural competency, approaches for de-colonizing the classroom, and advice for students/future theater leaders.The article being discussed is "Training Theatre Students of Colour in the United States" by Kaja Dunn, Daphnie Sicre, and Sharrell D. Luckett. Referenced in This Episode: - Trans in College Musical Theatre: How Can I Hope for a Future That I Don’t See?- B...2021-04-091h 03The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatreSpecial Episode - We Stand in Solidarity with the AAPI CommunityIn this Episode:The Collective is outraged by the erasure, racism, and violence that Asian communities have faced throughout the entire history of this country and the recent increase of anti-AAPI hate. We will be releasing a special episode this Friday to amplify a few statements from Asian American theater organizations, provide resources on how to support and take action, and to hold space for Asian communities. #StopAAPIHate #StopAsianHateIf you are a member of the Asian community, we hold space for you today and every day. Please take care of yourself. If you need...2021-04-0224 minThe Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping Theatre"From Nicety to Necessity"In this Episode: Sophie Peyton, Oogie Push, and Sequoia Hauck discuss Jack Reuler's article "From Nicety to Necessity." Was theater ever just a 'nicety'? Who is it a necessity for?Referenced in This Episode:- Auntie Oogie Presents- Wonderlust Productions - Full Circle Theatre Company Music by:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Too Sweet — IVAAVI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/wfKbVnW4GcoFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/too-sweet––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping Theatre is a collective of theater artists from...2021-03-1956 minThe Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatreTowards A New Theatre ModelIn this Episode: Shalonia Wonch, AnaSofía Villanueva, and Lipica Shah talk about AnaSofía's article "Towards a New Theatre Model" which is the 1st in her Power Dynamic Series from a Mixed-Raced Latina's Perspective. They start by discussing and defining the product alongside the predominant operational and business structure. As they discuss the flaws in our current system they start to reflect on changes they would like to see, as well as, changes they see other theatre's are experimenting with. Referenced in This Episode: - Cal-Shakes2021-03-051h 13The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatreTrans and Queer BIPOC to the Front!In this Episode: Alex Reed and Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi center on the article, “Trans and Queer BIPOC to the Front!” from the 12 Days of Watchmas from We See You White American Theater. They discuss how Trans identity informs their work, representation vs tokenism, creating a safe and healthy space for Trans/Queer BIPOC artists, and the part that regional theater plays in upholding white supremacy.Referenced in This Episode: Black Trans Prayer Book Lady Dane's Website Donate to Lady...2021-02-191h 04The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatreThe Arts in CrisisIn this Episode: Lilia Houshmand, Vahishta Vafadari, and Lipica Shah discuss the New York Times article "A 'Great Cultural Depression' Looms for Legions of Unemployed Performers" alongside "The Arts Are in Crisis. Here's How Joe Biden Can Help." They share with us their personal experiences of loss and discuss how things could be moving forward! Referenced in This Episode: Be an Arts Hero FancyDress Etsy Shop Music by:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Too Sweet — IVAAVI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/wfKbVnW4GcoF...2021-02-051h 05The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping Theatre"Re-framing and Re-containing"In this Episode: Cambria Herrera, Lilia Houshmand, and Sophie Peyton use Howlround's article, "Re-framing and Re-containing" as a touchstone to talk about the collective's core agreements, America's inherent hierarchical system, and how the emergence of conversing on intimacy direction has affected our sense of safety in the theatre.Music by:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Too Sweet — IVAAVI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/wfKbVnW4GcoFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/too-sweet––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping Theatre is a collective of theater artists from various identities, disciplines, and from across the country will take a critical...2021-01-2255 minThe Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping Theatre"What Dream Cast May Come"In this Episode: Alex Reed, AnaSofía Villanueva and Shalonia Wonch discuss the American Theatre Magazine's recent article, "What Dream Casts May Come." We imagine new ways of flipping the script on the canon and with casting, the importance of representation, and question where theater leaders should be putting their efforts in implementing true equity beyond the stage.Music by: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Too Sweet — IVAAVI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/wfKbVnW4GcoFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/too-sweet––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping Theatre is a collective of theater artists from various iden...2021-01-081h 01