This is the story of how the author came into leadership at Pasadena Playhouse after a successful career directing on Broadway, in London and all over the world. Much of the author’s experience comes from two decades artistic director of Pasadena Playhouse, one of the oldest and well-known theatres in America, and for a time early in his career, one of the whitest.
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The author’s journey in the American theatre has been amplified by his experience as a Black man who has frequently been “one of the few,” “the first” or even “the only.” His directing career has been full of rewards and opportunities as well as huge challenges and frustrations, along with the anger that has come from being “chased by race” for so many years. Life in the theatre is often a rollercoaster ride, with all the excitement and occasional anguish that come with the highs and lows. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc. My Own Directions : A Black Man's Journey in the American Theatre. We all did this together.Ĭongratulations to the Friends and our entire (Tony Award Winning!) Playhouse Family. This highest honor of the American theater belongs to all of you as much as our Board, staff, and artists. In our darkest days, the Friends kept the lights on (literally at times) and have been the crucial ingredient to our longevity and success. We wouldn’t be in this position without the hard work and dedication of so many people in our community, most especially the Friends of the Playhouse. In the midst of all of this unbelievable news, I’m reminded that this is just a snapshot in time. And our audience and donor is getting stronger and more diverse with each production. The longstanding debts and financial problems are, for the time being, in the rearview mirror. The work on our stage is being recognized all over the country.
This award is being given at an extraordinary time for our beloved Playhouse. You read that right! We are now, and forever more, the Tony Award Winning Pasadena Playhouse. I’m delighted to share with you that this morning it was announced that Pasadena Playhouse is the recipient of the 2023 Tony Award for Regional Theater.
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