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Scenario

How to handle being tokenized in theatrical productions

My theater company is doing a play about racial justice and I am the only Black actor in the cast and I feel like I am being used as a token but I need the work.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Economic necessity is forcing participation in situations that compromise dignity and values.

Your guide for this
Aurelius
Aurelius works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Media — Music & Performing Arts?”

Peri

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