May 17, 2024 • 14 mins
Discover the vibrant heartbeat of Teatro Dallas as we sit down with artistic forces Matt Welch and Sasha Maya Adah. Our conversation navigates the theater's 40-year odyssey, celebrating their relentless pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion on stage. Matt Welch unveils the theater's philosophy on opening doors for new directing talent, while Sasha Maya Adah emphasizes the critical role of cultural sensitivity and fostering joy within the performing arts community. We also tread into the critical dialogue on casting practices, contemplating the pervasive recycling of familiar faces versus the imperative need to reflect trans and non-binary experiences in theater.
Raise the curtains on a behind-the-scenes glimpse of artistic collaboration and production, as we delve into the heart of Theatro Dallas's latest endeavor, "kleptotox." This chapter unpacks the journey of empowering artists to realize deeply held dreams and visions, resulting in a performance replete with personal revelations and explorations of identity. Join us in cheering for the cast and crew as we share how you can support and witness the fruits of their labor—an invitation to be part of the inclusive and vibrant DFW theater scene that continues to challenge, entertain, and inspire.
Raise the curtains on a behind-the-scenes glimpse of artistic collaboration and production, as we delve into the heart of Theatro Dallas's latest endeavor, "kleptotox." This chapter unpacks the journey of empowering artists to realize deeply held dreams and visions, resulting in a performance replete with personal revelations and explorations of identity. Join us in cheering for the cast and crew as we share how you can support and witness the fruits of their labor—an invitation to be part of the inclusive and vibrant DFW theater scene that continues to challenge, entertain, and inspire.
If you want to catch all the action, you can watch the full episode video at YouTube.com/@DanielDoesDFW. Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok: @DanielDoesDFW
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