Artists Rebuild A More Inclusive Broadway

The video discusses the efforts of artists to create a more inclusive theater industry, highlighting Tanisha Fordham's play '12 MO Angry Men' as a modern take on justice and inequality. The play, inspired by '12 Angry Men', connects to contemporary issues like the George Floyd case. It debuted in New Jersey and aims to reach broader audiences beyond Broadway. The video also covers diversity initiatives in theater and the role of artists in reflecting societal values.

What motivated artists to push for a more inclusive industry?

• A new government policy

• Financial incentives

• The success of previous plays

• The closure of stages for a year

What contemporary issues does '12 Angry Men' relate to?

• Technological advancements

• Environmental concerns

• Racial justice

• Economic inequality

What is the central theme of '12 MO Angry Men'?

• A jury deliberating on a political scandal

• A jury deliberating on a police shooting

• A jury deliberating on a theft case

• A jury deliberating on a corporate fraud

Where did '12 MO Angry Men' debut?

• Chicago

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• New Jersey

What is the goal of organizations like Black Theater United?

• To reform the theater industry for diversity and equality

• To promote financial success in theater

• To focus on technological advancements in theater

• To create more comedy plays