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Black Theater Evolution: LeeAnet Noble & Dr. Drew Lichtenberg at Shakespeare Theatre Co.

The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter
The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter
Episode โ€ข Dec 29, 2023 โ€ข 1h 2m

In this episode of The Truth in This Art podcast, host Rob Lee interviews Dr. Drew Lichtenberg and LeeAnet Noble, two esteemed professionals from the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. They discuss their careers, contributions to Black theater history, and their groundbreaking productions. ๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽค


Episode Highlights:


-Introduction to Dr. Drew Lichtenberg and Leone Noble ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ (00:00:10)
-Early memories that sparked their passion for the arts ๐ŸŒŸ (00:05:07)
-The journey to working at the Shakespeare Theatre Company ๐ŸŽญ (00:10:23)
-The importance of representation and inclusivity in theater ๐ŸŒ (00:17:03)
-How their backgrounds and experiences inform their roles at STC ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒˆ (00:29:50)
-Superstitions and rituals in the theater world ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽญ (00:42:02)


Key Takeaways:

-Dr. Drew Lichtenberg and LeeAnet Noble have made significant contributions to Black theater history.
-Teaching Black theater history is crucial for preserving and celebrating the contributions of Black artists.
-Groundbreaking productions push boundaries and create new opportunities for diverse voices in theater.
-Equity and belonging are essential for creating an inclusive and thriving theater community. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿค


Visit the Shakespeare Theatre Company's website to learn more about their productions and support their mission of promoting equity and belonging in theater. ๐ŸŒโค๏ธ๐ŸŽญ

Social Media Links:
Twitter:
@ShakespeareinDC
Instagram:
shakespeareindc
leeanetnoble
drewlichtenberg
Facebook:
LeeAnet Noble
LinkedIn:
LeeAnet Noble
Drew Lichtenberg
Websites:
www.leeanet.com
drewlichtenberg.com

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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

Photos:

  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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