In this session, the Black Anthology Project (B.A.P.) will share their three-pronged approach to partnering with local theaters to produce weekends of learning that offer high-energy, high-quality improv shows and expert teaching through workshops led by Black women veteran improvisers. In the session, participants will:

• Learn more about the Black Anthology Project (B.A.P.)

• Watch interviews and participate in in-session dialogue and reflection about identities in improv, drawing on research from B.A.P.’s 25+ interviews with Black improvisers in the PNW and the East Coast.

• Leave better informed about the possibility and impact of intentionally creating more inclusive theater spaces. 

This session is intended to catalyze thinking on curating improv spaces that support more of the global majority, specifically Black women. It is possible to shift and evolve if we know more and can leverage that knowledge to make different choices. Knowing comes from learning, and learning is only possible when we are active participants. This session provides opportunities to showcase and highlight Black voices in improv, creating possibilities for greater inclusion in the art form. BlackAnthologyProject.com

This workshop is open to anyone who wants to attend.

This is a hybrid session. Artist Mary C. Parker will be in person, and Blue Cavell-Allette & Tashika Campbell will join remotely. GII26 participants can join the conversation, in person, in LH 221! 

Zoom Webinar links will be sent out to online registrants within 24 hours, at the latest, before session starts.