CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
THEATRE APPRECIATION (CSTA 252)
WYSWAT Group Presentation Assignment
Date: March 1, 2022
Theatres:
Victory Gardens Theatre
The Alliance Theatre
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Baltimore Center Stage
Geffen Playhouse
Denver Center Theatre Company
Dallas Theatre Center
I.
Introduction
Each member of the group should introduce themselves at the top of
the presentation. Follow the group presentations with the name of the
organization and a description of the organization that includes:
1. Location
2. Size (small, medium, large), which is based on the budget.
3. Staffing, what is the leadership structure (including board of
directors), how many full-time employees.
4. Programming – what type of performances do they produce?
What is the length of the season, etc.
II.
Summary of We See You White American Theatre
Using details from the WYWAT website as well as articles found on
the internet, summarize the manifesto and the public’s response to the
manifesto. You should review at least two articles.
III. Equitable Practices of the Organization
Does your organization have an EDI statement posted? Did they post a
special statement speaking to the unrest during the summer of 2020? Do
they have special training or opportunities for BIPOC individuals? Can
you find any articles online detailing issues with equity, diversity, or
inclusion for this organization?
IV. Conclusion
Do you think the practices of this organization are good enough to
meet the standards of WSYWAT? Are they sustainable (can/will they
continue long-term? What is an area they are excelling at? What is an
area that they can improve upon?
REQUIREMENTS:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Your presentation should be 7-10 minutes in length (including time for
questions) and adequately cover each point above.
Each member of the group must speak.
You should have 2-4 PowerPoint or Google slides accompany your
presentation.
Each member should submit a pdf copy of the presentation in Canvas,
citing all sources using MLA format.
Business casual attire is required for the presentation.