Since the so-called “racial reckoning” of summer 2020, we’ve seen arts organizations issue proclamations and promises about increasing equity in their work. Doing this meaningfully and intentionally is not easy. The small-but-mighty Verge Theater Company piloted a series of public conversations called conVERGEnce late last year. The vision of board member and theater-maker Tessa Bryant, conVERGEnce invites artists to discuss social issues that are often kept outside the place where art happens — issues like inclusion, accessibility, sexism, racism and homophobia. Bryant thoughtfully plans each session to marshal thought leaders and practitioners in their fields for conversations vital to our arts ecosystem. More, please.
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