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B.A.C. Presents The Invitation

Andrew Shade
By Andrew Shade

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As previously reported, The Broadway Advocacy Collation (BAC) is just getting started and doing so by launching a monthly series in partnership with Columbia Law School titled The Invitation as a follow up to the tremendous #BWAY4BLM event that happened August 1st, 2016.rn

“BAC, in partnership with Columbia Law School, is building a monthly series to promote civic education, community outreach, self care and liberation, social equality in our neighborhoods and the importance of unity in the pursuit of immediate social change. This series will blend song, dance, spoken word, personal reflection, and poetry with dialogue that draws on history, advocacy, policy and research to build new possibilities for fundamental change.”

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First topic: Political Participation 

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The Invitation will feature appearances by Jeanine Tesori, Karine Plantidit, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Denée Benton, L. Steven Taylor, and Alexandria Bradley. Along with discussions led by educators and policy reformists, including Frank Roberts, Farrah Tanis, Rebecca Rad, Vivian Nixon, and Ronald Hampton.

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This monthly series will begin Nov 6th & will take place at the Altschul Auditorium – School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University (420 W 118th St. New York, NY 10027) Get your free tickets HERE! Can’t make it to the event? Watch the livestream RIGHT HERE on broadwayblack.com & live tweet with us! @BroadwayBlack
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Andrew Shade
Andrew Shade
Drew Shade is a visionary creative force at the intersection of Black theatre, media, and culture. As the Founder and Creative Director of Broadway Black, Off-Book: The Podcast, and The Antonyo Awards, he champions artistic excellence and amplifies the voices of Black theatre artists with intention, heart, and unapologetic pride. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Playbill, Deadline, The Observer, and Apple TV’s Dear…, and he's collaborated with brands and institutions such as NBC, BET, Audible, Universal Pictures, SheaMoisture, The Public Theater, Signature Theatre, National Black Theatre, and more. He has also served as a cultural consultant and curator for countless Broadway productions for over a decade — establishing himself as a trusted voice and tastemaker in theatre and media. In addition to his work behind the scenes, Shade is a performer and creative artist in his own right, with credits including Classical Theatre of Harlem’s The First Noel at The Apollo, The Preacher’s Wife musical at The Alliance Theatre, and a Sondheim tribute concert at Carnegie Hall led by Tituss Burgess. He’s also lent his voice to campaigns for Google and continues to explore visual storytelling through photography — from red carpets to press coverage. Rooted in joy, justice, and the belief that Black theatre is both legacy and revolution, Shade continues to build platforms and shine light where it’s long been overdue — so Black artists are seen, heard, and celebrated on their own terms. “Have a belief in yourself that is bigger than anyone’s disbelief.” – August Wilson

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