From Star Trek to Shakespeare and Afrofuturism
This week, the SyFy Sistas sit down with the incomparable Conrad Coates—the actor behind Admiral Terral on Star Trek: Discovery, and a true force in the worlds of theatre, teaching, and Afrofuturistic storytelling.
In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore:
His experience portraying Admiral Terral, and what it means to lead in the Star Trek universe
His extensive work with Shakespeare, including performances at the Stratford Festival of Canada, where he portrayed roles such as Prince Escalus in Romeo and Juliet and various characters in As You Like It
His role as an educator and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers
How Afrofuturism informs his worldview and creative work—blending history, imagination, and liberation
Conrad Coates is a storyteller, a leader, and a teacher who bridges worlds—from the 23rd century to the Elizabethan stage. This one’s for the thinkers, the dreamers, and the future-builders.
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Conrad Coates website _ https://www.coatesandcompany.com/
Associate Producers: Sailor Marj, Karen Dramera and Stephanie Baker
Thank you Dena Massenburg for our dope logo: @blackbeanz70
Music: “Poppin off the Rip"
Artist: RAGE
Source: YouTube Audio Library
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