The Anti-Racist Theatre - by Nicole M Brewer (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A how-to guide for theatre practitioners to build liberatory spaces for artists to thrive

The Anti-Racist Theatre offers readers the tools and foundational philosophy to craft their own unique anti-racist theatre ethos and delve into the three core principles of anti-racist theatre: harm reduction, harm prevention, and relationship repair.

Brewer guides readers through self-reflection exercises designed to strengthen awareness of their own position, power, and privilege, and begin to uproot their racist practices, policies, and protocols. In addition, she provides tables of definitions of oft-used, but rarely defined terms like "accountability," "racism," and "abuse." Brewer offers a welcome to BIPOC readers and a loving and playful calling-in to white theatre practitioners as she outlines methods to interrupt patterns of abuse in theatremaking spaces.

All who believe the way forward for theatre is anti-racist and anti-oppressive are welcome. We each have a role to play. The future of theater art will be nourished by those who participate. Join us in doing the work to make sure theatre is a liberated place for all.