David Robb Labor EditorTen years ago, only two black stage directors – and no black choreographers – were hired on Broadway under the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society’s contract.
During the last Broadway season, the union says, only one black director was hired under its Broadway contract, and no black choreographers.The union, which represents some 4,300 professional stage directors and choreographers throughout the United States, said today that the time has come “to own our responsibility and use our influence to end racist policies and practices in our field.”The SDC is the third entertainment union this week to own up to its role in the underemployment of members of color.
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