Black Theatre United

A new deal for broadway - equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility & belonging for the theatrical industry. Black Theatre United was proud to host this remarkable and historic collaboration. It is an important first step to reopening our industry with a bright spotlight focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, andbelonging for Black professionals in the arts. Though one of many initiatives created by Black, bipoc and allied organizations since the death of george floyd, btus summit is the first to bring together all areas of our industry from Theatre owners, producers, creatives, casting and unions. We are grateful to all those who have worked diligently with us for the last six months and to all those who committed to the principles of this document by signing their names to it. Special thanks to our collaborators kenji yoshino and david glasgow from the center for diversity, inclusion, and belonging at nyu school of law for their facilitation, ediab training for all participants, and drafting of the new deal.a collaboration with ten chimneys foundation, which convened major theaters nationwide to discuss and activate equity, diversity, and inclusion.launched a mentorship collaboration, btu rise, with williamstown Theatre festival. Launched the second installment of btu rise with a marketing internship, aimed to create new pipelines within the theater industry for students of color.launched the first annual summit centered around anti-racist, anti-black issues and equitable practices for the commercial broadway theater community to create a newdeal of equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging.served on the review panel for the Black seed for the awarding of $10 million to the Black theater field across america. The Black seed is a national strategic initiative focused on creating impact and thrivability for Black Theatre institutions, with close to 100 Black theaters across the country receiving one- or two-year grants.created a listening salon with other Black and bipoc groups.recorded a single distributed by republic/universal records called stand for change, which reflects btu's mission.