Black in Focus: LaChanze Talks Delivering Diversity on Broadway

Black in Focus: LaChanze Talks Delivering Diversity on Broadway

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Performing Arts

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The transcript features a conversation with Lashaun, a Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, discussing her latest project, 'Trouble in Mind,' a play addressing racial and gender issues in theater. The conversation also covers Broadway's demographics, the formation of Black Theater United to promote diversity, and insights into theater education and industry practices. The discussion concludes with thoughts on the future of Broadway and the importance of live performance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central theme of the play 'Trouble in Mind'?

A historical drama about World War II

The challenges faced by a black female actor with a white male director

A musical about the life of a famous singer

A romantic comedy set in the 1950s

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the reason for the formation of Black Theater United?

To create more musicals

To address social injustices and promote diversity in theater

To reduce ticket prices

To promote classical theater

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are some of the founding members of Black Theater United?

Rodgers and Hammerstein

Kenny Leon and Audra McDonald

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy O Harris

Stephen Sondheim and Gershwin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the average ticket price for Broadway shows before COVID?

$100

$146

$200

$50

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main goals of Black Theater United?

To focus solely on black trauma stories

To produce only comedies

To tell diverse stories beyond trauma

To eliminate all historical plays

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is emphasized as important for young theater professionals to learn?

The history of Broadway

Only acting skills

The business side of theater

How to write musicals

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the significance of live performance according to the discussion?

It is outdated in the digital age

It is less important than recorded performances

It provides a visceral exchange with the audience

It is only for entertainment purposes