State of Field Podcast

By: Robert Smith
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  • State of Field Podcast is designed to highlight Applied Drama and Theater for Youth, Theater for Young Audiences and Theater in Education research community.
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Episodes
  • Episode 10 Pt. 2 New Visions – New Voices: The BIPOC Super Hero Project and the Future of Youth Theater with Jose Casas.

    Episode 10 Pt. 2 New Visions – New Voices: The BIPOC Super Hero Project and the Future of Youth Theater with Jose Casas.
    Jan 7 2025
    Welcome to the "State of Field" Podcast, where we delve into the latest developments in Applied Drama and Theater for Youth, Theater for Young Audiences and Theater in Education Research Communities. Hosted by ADTY MFA Candidate Robert Smith.

    State of the Field Podcast presents Part Two of a Two-Part Exclusive Interview with José Casas Join host Robert Smith in a groundbreaking conversation with award-winning playwright and University of Michigan professor José Casas. In this episode, we explore José’s BIPOC Super Hero Project, a visionary initiative that’s redefining representation in Theater for Young Audiences (TYA). Discover the "origin story" behind this project and why superheroes are the perfect lens for empowering BIPOC youth and their communities. Dive into the importance of authentic representation, how this project challenges white/Eurocentric theater models, and how it inspires future generations to take control of their narratives. If you're passionate about inclusive storytelling and innovation in TYA, this is one episode you won’t want to miss! Tune in now and get ready to be inspired by José Casas’ bold vision for the future of youth theater.
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    31 mins
  • New Visions – New Voices: The BIPOC Super Hero Project and the Future of Youth Theater with Jose Casas.

    New Visions – New Voices: The BIPOC Super Hero Project and the Future of Youth Theater with Jose Casas.
    Jan 7 2025
    Welcome to the "State of Field" Podcast, where we delve into the latest developments in Applied Drama and Theater for Youth, Theater for Young Audiences and Theater in Education Research Communities. Hosted by ADTY MFA Candidate Robert Smith.

    State of the Field Podcast presents Part One of a Two-Part Exclusive Interview with José Casas Join host Robert Smith in a groundbreaking conversation with award-winning playwright and University of Michigan professor José Casas. In this episode, we explore José’s BIPOC Super Hero Project, a visionary initiative that’s redefining representation in Theater for Young Audiences (TYA). Discover the "origin story" behind this project and why superheroes are the perfect lens for empowering BIPOC youth and their communities. Dive into the importance of authentic representation, how this project challenges white/Eurocentric theater models, and how it inspires future generations to take control of their narratives. If you're passionate about inclusive storytelling and innovation in TYA, this is one episode you won’t want to miss! Tune in now and get ready to be inspired by José Casas’ bold vision for the future of youth theater.
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    24 mins
  • Episode #9: Breaking Barriers ~ ADEI and Empowering Marginalized Voices and Creating Inclusive Spaces in Theater with Dan Johnson

    Episode #9: Breaking Barriers ~ ADEI and Empowering Marginalized Voices and Creating Inclusive Spaces in Theater with Dan Johnson
    Oct 18 2024
    Welcome to the "State of Field" Podcast, where we delve into the latest developments in Applied Drama and Theater for Youth, Theater for Young Audiences and Theater in Education Research Communities. Hosted by ADTY MFA candidate Robert Smith.
    In this episode of the "State of Field" podcast, Dan Johnson discusses his personal journey and commitment to Access, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Michigan's theater scene, focusing on the challenges faced by marginalized communities in traditionally white/Eurocentric spaces. He shares insights from his work as an advocate for ADEI at the University of Michigan and explores strategies for creating more inclusive environments, including the use of tools like inclusivity audits and meaningful casting choices. Drawing from key ADEI resource publications, Dan reflects on how educators and theater professionals can promote self-determination, antiracism, and decolonial practices in youth theater education, ensuring underrepresented voices are heard. Throughout, Dan emphasizes the need for ongoing, tangible action to foster genuinely inclusive, equitable spaces in theater, while also offering hope for a more diverse and empowered future in both youth and professional theater.
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    47 mins

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