Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) Presents Town Hall - The Land of Opportunity…and Its Limits: Why Are AANHPI Artists Still Underrepresented?

🎭 Join us for an engaging evening as Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) hosts their latest town hall discussion titled "The Land of Opportunity…and Its Limits: Why Are AANHPI Artists Still Underrepresented?". This event marks the return of TRU's live monthly panels, with the option to join via streaming for our friends outside of New York City!

👉 Register for the event and request the Zoom link here: Register Now!. If you don't receive the link upon registration, please reach out to us at TRUnltd@aol.com for assistance.

🌟 Co-Hosts Include:

• Katie Chin: Celebrity chef, author, and playwright of Holy Shiitake! A Wok Star is Born.
• Ariel Estrada: Actor, singer, arts advocate, producer, and founder of Leviathan Lab.
• Dorothea Gloria: Filipina theater-maker and founder of RiffRaff NYC.
• Nina Zoie Lam: Actor, theater director, and founding partner of the National Asian Artists Project.
• Facilitated by: Bob Ost, Executive Director of TRU.

⚖️ This panel will delve into important topics surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within the theater community. We will discuss the ongoing issues regarding cultural specificity in casting and the representation of AANHPI communities. Despite the strides made by Asian-focused companies like Pan Asian Rep and the National Asian American Theater, why is AANHPI representation still lacking?

🤔 Questions to be explored include:

• Which Asian communities are represented, and which are overlooked?
• How can we differentiate between tokenism and true, sustained inclusion?
• What does allyship and institutional accountability look like in practice?

👥 Attendees are encouraged to actively engage in this meaningful conversation. Networking begins at 6:30 PM with roundtable introductions. Bring your best 20-second summary of who you are and what you seek!

💰 Attendance is free for TRU members and League of Professional Theatre Women. A ticket is $15 for non-members, with a special $5 "starving artist" ticket available for those in need. Please make your reservations via the bright red box on our webpage, or contact us directly through email at TRUStaff1@gmail.com or by phone at least a day in advance.

🌐 About TRU: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with over 33 years of experience, TRU is dedicated to supporting theater professionals in navigating the business of the arts. We provide valuable resources including newsletters, community gatherings, and mentorship programs to foster the growth of writers and producers alike.

For more information about TRU membership and upcoming programs, visit www.truonline.org!

✨ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and share in a supportive environment!