Reviewing the Situation panel

Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas presented Reviewing the Situation: Producing Theater and Cultural Awareness panel livestreamed on the global, commons-based HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Monday 6 March at 3:30 p.m. PST (Los Angeles) / 5:30 p.m. CST (Chicago) / 6:30 p.m EST (New York).

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In the wake of the recent debate around Big River, Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA) is convening a panel of some of the theatre industry’s premier thinkers and art makers to discuss the roles and responsibilities of producers, artists, and critics in the portrayal of underrepresented experiences on stage.

Says LMDA President Ken Cerniglia: “Our organization is in a unique position to bring the theatre community together around this topic. Dramaturgs share a deep interest in cultivating dialogue and exploring topics within cultural and historical context. LMDA's membership includes professionals who work as artists, producers, journalists, and administrators—all of whom have a stake in conversations about representation and meaning. I am hopeful we can move beyond the specifics of recent controversies toward a dialogue that pushes our community and culture forward.”

Co-moderated by:

Disney Theatrical dramaturg and literary manager Ken Cerniglia

American Theatre associate editor Diep Tran

Panelists include:

Public Theater literary manager Jesse Cameron Alick

New York Times theatre critic Laura Collins-Hughes

Tony-nominated performer Michael McElroy

The Interval editor-in-chief Victoria Myers

Playwright A. Rey Pamatmat

Director of Arts Integrity Initiative at the New School for Drama Howard Sherman

The event will be livestreamed—visit lmda.org for further information about how to watch. For more information about any item mentioned in this release, contact Jeremy Stoller, VP Communications at [email protected]. For more information about Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas, visit http://www.lmda.org/ or contact [email protected].

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