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The Vineyard Theater Sets Spring Reading Series
The off-broadway company will present readings of five new works from their artists in residence. Rudi Goblen’s Rise & Beings, as directed by Lamar Perry will present on May 20th at 7pm.
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The MFA Squeeze: Maintaining Excellence in a Changing Landscape
The pandemic forced educators to reimagine theatre training, and while inflation and dwindling enrollment are adding pressure, some programs are using this moment to innovate.
Are San Diego theaters meeting the call for greater diversity? By Beth Accomando / Arts & Culture Reporter, Maureen Cavanaugh / KPBS Midday Edition Co-Host
"Everything falls under the lens of capitalism because the American system of theater is not subsidized by the government," Perry said.
NEW FACULTY ANNOUNCED AT UCSD
Assistant Professor
Department of Theatre and Dance
Lamar Perry is a Queer Black director, producer and educator originally from Connecticut. In addition to working as a freelance director, he currently serves as an assistant professor of graduate directing in the Department of Theatre and Dance.
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Perry brings a unique perspective to his new role as an associate producer for The Old Globe theatre and feels strongly about his responsibility as a creative.
“Providing people with the opportunity to tell their stories from their lens, particularly those who have been traditionally marginalized in the American theatre.”
For Perry that means carefully choosing works that are diverse and inclusive. He also has an understanding that a place like The Old Globe should be a place everyone feels welcome and seen.
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Playwright Dave Harris shares his joy in communicating with artists and how his conversations in the Dream Design meeting helped him explore the practicalities of his play's world, while director Lamar Perry shares how he lifts the humanity in Dave's ethereal writing.
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The Old Globe announced Wednesday the appointment of Lamar Perry and Kim Montelibano Heil to the new positions of Associate Producer. (Barry) Edelstein said in a statement. “Lamar is a gracious and warm presence, a deep thinker, a resourceful problem solver, and a voice of conscience in our ongoing social justice work. Kim is a leading figure in our local theater scene and will bring a range of skill sets and a rich sensibility to our artistic operations. I’m proud and pleased to have these talented and passionate theater makers in key positions at our theater. They make the Globe better.”
Perry was the writer and producer of the Globe’s first podcast, “Gather Round!,” and he produced the inaugural “An Evening with the San Diego Black Artist Collective” in 2020. He previously served as producing associate at The Classical Theatre of Harlem.
Roundabout Theatre Company Announces Second Annual Roundabout Directors Group
Roundabout's Associate Artistic Director Jill Rafson and Associate Artist Cristina Angeles lead the group with the mission to create an artistic community for directors at similar stages of their careers.
The cohort will begin meeting this fall to connect with established theater artists to offer mentorship and workshops on topics ranging from leadership during a global pandemic, the transitioning from assisting to directing, directing for TV/Film, understanding SDC, to self-producing and finding representation.
The second Roundabout Directors Group cohort includes Galia Backal, Abigail Jean-Baptiste, Sivan Battat, é Boylan, Miranda Cornell, Ryan Dobrin, Danilo Gambini, Raz Golden, Cara Hinh, Carsen Joenk, Lamar Perry, Jenna Rossman and Julia Rufo.
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Perry started out as an actor, and was inspired to create new spaces for marginalized artists after facing challenges in the industry. “I got into directing and producing mainly as a way to not only have a seat at the table, but to create new tables and dismantle rooms, pipelines, and hierarchies that have traditionally asked Black and brown people, women, and queer folk to silence themselves for the sake of employment,”.
PLAYBILL.
“In The Hot Wing King, Cordell, played by Toussaint Jeanlouis, is marinating and firing up his pan in a bid to reclaim the crown at the annual Hot Wang Festival. Supported by his beau Dwayne, played by Korey Jackson, they risk losing more than just the first-place trophy when the arrival of a troubled family member becomes a recipe for disaster.”
BROADWAY WORLD.
“Launching in late August, the episode will be directed by Kandace Crystal and Lamar Perry and will feature original spoken word by Sherehe Hollins, sound design by Melanie Chen Cole and original music/additional sound design by Chesney Snow.”
FORBES.
“It is time we took a hard look at diversity (or the lack thereof) in the workplace and implement real changes for the future. While I have many thoughts of my own on the topic, I wanted insight from a handful of Black and minority leaders who have added a great deal of value to the industry, and to this topic at hand.”
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY.
“Though Lamar Perry majored in a healthcare-related field at St. John’s, his extracurricular activities on campus introduced him to the creative rewards of the performing arts. Those experiences led him to a position with one of America’s leading professional regional theaters.”
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PLAYWRIGHTS UNSTUCK https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=186959099378689&ref=watch_permalink
AMERICAN THEATRE MAGAZINE - 6 THEATRE WORKERS YOU SHOULD KNOW - https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/01/22/6-theatre-workers-you-should-know-37/
ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUCES SECOND ANNUAL ROUNDABOUT DIRECTORS GROUP - https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Roundabout-Theatre-Company-Announces-Second-Annual-Roundabout-Directors-Group-20200923
DIVERSIONARY THEATRE/SPARK FESTIVAL 2019 - https://www.diversionary.org/spark2019/
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