On the Edge: Study Purpose and Findings

In collaboration with SDCF’s virtual roundtable series about artistic leadership, Sheldon Epps moderated a conversation with newly appointed associate artistic and resident directors about what it means to hold these positions at theatres during this moment. He was joined by Saheem Ali (Associate Artistic Director, The Public Theater), Lileana Blain-Cruz (Resident Director, Lincoln Center Theater), Chanel Bragg (Associate Artistic Director, Arizona Theatre Company), and Miranda Haymon (Resident Director, Roundabout Theatre Company). In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss their paths in the field to artistic leadership, how they operate within their roles at their different theatres organizations, and their thoughts around the future of the industry.

In the second episode, moderator Mark Blankenship speaks with SDC Members Donald Byrd, Liz Diamond and Chay Yew about the impact of the study on the lives of directors and choreographers, particularly in light of addressing issues of social justice and equity in the field.

In today’s conversation, hosted by series moderator Mark Blankenship, SDC Executive Director Laura Penn joins Tony Cleasby & Jorge Gonzales from the Network for Culture & Arts Policy (NCAP) to discuss the origin of the study, its research, and what its reveals about directors’ and choreographers’ careers both before and through the COVID-19 pandemic.