Equity By Design (2020)
We partnered with Atlanta Theatre Artists for Justice to present a three-part virtual series exploring equity in theatrical design. These two-day presentations invited theatre makers to reexamine traditional design practices, expand their technical knowledge, and embrace approaches that ensure every performer is authentically seen onstage.
These conversations remain an important resource for anyone committed to building a more equitable theatre community.
Illumination For All
Join a team of designers from across the US as they tackle not only the fundamentals of lighting color theory, but also how our diverse skin tones can be affected by it and the challenges of diversity in the workplace. Participants gained insight on the applications of lighting through numerous opportunities in live entertainment, themed entertainment, and film & television.
Day Two Available to BLVD Members. Learn More
HAIR Story
From Hollywood to theatre, Black actresses have been vocal about the challenges they face when it comes to on set-stylists, wig supervisors, designers and theaters who don't know how to properly style, care for or adequately plan for their hair. Classically trained actress and Hair & Wig Designer Nikiya Mathis addresses the lack of natural hair education that persists in hair design & work to fill in the communication gap and coaches costume designers, wig designers and wig supervisors on how to confidently begin the design process.
Day Two Available to BLVD Members. Learn More
In Our Skin
Join Pro MUA and Makeup designer Pamela Pimpleton in a discussion tackling the all too often unspoken trine of complexion, the artist, and the performer. Where trust and expertise meet - beautiful makeup is always the result. Challenge and upgrade your technique, application, and consultation in regards to melanin and makeup for the theatre.
Day Two Available to BLVD Members. Learn More