Diversity in Theater

The speaker reflects on their efforts to diversify theater, highlighting the persistent segregation in theater leadership and audiences. They share personal experiences from their time in San Francisco, noting the lack of diversity on stage and in the audience despite the city's multicultural population. The speaker expresses disappointment in the slow progress and emphasizes the need for continued work to make American theater more reflective of the country's diversity.

What was the speaker's main goal in contributing to theater?

• To reduce ticket prices

• To increase diversity in theater

• To make theater more profitable

• To modernize theater technology

What does the speaker suggest is a major issue in theater production?

• Lack of funding

• Segregation and lack of diversity

• Outdated technology

• Poor marketing strategies

What does the speaker find disappointing about their generation's theater talents?

• They are not as talented as expected

• They have moved to other countries

• They focus only on commercial theater

• They are not actively involved in theater

What was the racial composition of the theater the speaker first studied in?

• Diverse on stage and in the audience

• All white in the audience but diverse on stage

• All white on stage and in the audience

• Diverse on stage but not in the audience

What aspect of San Francisco does the speaker highlight?

• Its technological advancements

• Its economic growth

• Its diverse population

• Its historical landmarks

What does the speaker hope to achieve by bringing more diversity to the stage?

• Win more awards

• Increase ticket sales

• Gain international recognition

• Attract a more diverse audience

What change does the speaker wish to see in theater audiences?

• More theater critics

• A more racially diverse audience

• A younger demographic

• More international visitors

What does the speaker believe is necessary for American theater?

• A focus on traditional plays

• More international collaborations

• A reflection of the country's diversity

• More funding from the government

How does the speaker feel about the current state of American theater?

• Indifferent and detached

• Satisfied and content

• Optimistic and hopeful

• Disappointed and heartbroken