2021 Fertile Ground Festival Panel Discussion: Productive Discomfort - IDEA in Portland Theater
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View Upcoming EventsAs part of the 2021 Fertile Ground Festival, join Portland theatermakers in a discussion of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in our collective spaces and on our stages. A panel of artists and administrators that includes Chip Miller (Portland Center Stage), Samson Syharath (Artists Repertory Theatre), Kisha Jarrett (Artists Repertory Theatre), Alec Lugo (Bag & Baggage Productions), Dana Walls, and moderator Ruby Joy White will share how their organizations are currently grappling with this work.
More info about the 2021 Fertile Ground festival here.
This event is part of the Fertile Ground Festival and will be streamed live on their Facebook and YouTube accounts.
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