Ariana DeBose Isn’t Going Anywhere: The Burden of “Proving It” Over and Over

“Part of the reason the “Ariana is struggling” narrative is gaining traction is that Hollywood—and audiences—often demand that actresses of color continually prove their worth. One Oscar, one major hit, is never enough. There’s an expectation that their next role must be just as award-worthy, their next film must be just as commercially successful, or else their careers are in jeopardy.”

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Let's Talk About Directors

“In the theatre, the first thing we strive to create in a company is a sense of trust. We explore, we play theatre games, we bond. We take time and great care to fortify our relationships because, at the end of the day, we are putting ourselves in each other's hands. The director should be the nerve center of this trust-building process.”

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