Theatre Producers of Color Announces 2024 Cohort

November 20, 2024
Theatre Producers of Color Announces 2024 Cohort

Theatre Producers of Color (TPOC), the organization committed to supporting the next generation of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) producers by providing access to education, training, and mentorship, have announced their 2024 cohort for the fourth-annual education program – “Producing 101,” where aspiring producers are able to learn the fundamentals of commercial producing, including development paths, financing, budgeting, and more, with experienced BIPOC and White ally leaders as their guides, tuition free over 11 weeks.After receiving the most applications in the program’s history, the accepted 2024 cohort will include, Elisha Beston, Kaliswa Brewster, Brandon Brooks, Mayah Lourdes Burke, Yide Cai, Christie Chang, Chesray Dolpha, Abby Espiritu, Danilo Gambini, Chandler Gregoire, Carolyn Harrison, Candice Hatakeyama, Yulidal Hernandez Kin, HyoJu (Ju) Hong, Cooper Howell, Charles Jackson, Denzell Jobson, Jasmine A Mitchell, Malia Munley, Rosette Nteyafas, Devi Peot, Patrick B. Phillips, Jhansi Rajgarhia, Mandi Samek, Annys Whyatt, and Ricky Zhao. The 2024 selection panelists include Cherine E. Anderson, Anant Das, Victoria Detres, Cynthia Dorsey, Eric Emauni, Amy Marie Haven, Eric Keen-Louie, Afsheen Misaghi, Jamila Ponton Bragg, Carmen Quiñones, Alex Robertson, Michela Rodriguez, Ariana Sarfarazi, George Strus, Darius Suyama, Riza Takahashi, and Angelica Vicens. Producer Sammy Lopez will serve as the overall program mentor, creating a safe space for learning and providing the guidance necessary for participants to become future leaders in the commercial theatre industry. By incorporating guest speakers from the industry and using real-time Broadway production case studies, participants will gain insights from the teams responsible for bringing Broadway shows to life. Additionally, each cohort member will select either one of their own projects or a current Broadway production to practice applying the tools shared over the eleven-week course. For more information, please visit: https://theatreproducersofcolor.org/. Press contact: DKC/O&M (212/695-7400)...