Controversy during the Muny's performance of Jerome Robbin's Broadway on June 15th, 2018 resulted in protest. Jackson informs you on the issues and asks some important questions. Let's Be Artful!
~Questions to Consider~
1. Should the reasons behind their hiring choice change your reaction to the casting and do you believe these reasons are justified in this situation?
2. Does context matter? If so, what context needs to be given and are there any situations where context doesn’t matter?
~References~
CAATA Response, including video of protest and follow-up session:
https://caata.net/caata-leadership-response-to-yellow-face-st-louis/
The Muny's Official Response:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Muny-Releases-Statement-in-Response-to-Jerome-Robbins-Broadway-Yellowface-Complaints-20180617
St. Louis Public Radio Articles on the Issue:
http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/visiting-theater-pros-cite-yellowface-hurtful-stereotypes-muny#stream/0
http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/theater-professionals-color-decry-munys-casting-unwelcoming-culture#stream/0
OnStage Blog:
http://www.onstageblog.com/editorals/2018/6/16/yellowface-in-jerome-robbins-broadway-is-as-confusing-as-it-is-inappropriate
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