“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda hopes to increase diversity on Broadway and in theaters across the country with a new initiative — the R.I.S.E. Network — which is launching directory of diverse offstage theater professionals.
” in 2021, negotiated between Black Theatre United and Broadway shows and their touring productions.
Wilson Chin, the New York-based set and production designer behind Broadway shows “Cost of Living” and “Pass Over,” said he hopes R.I.S.E. becomes widely used by those hiring in the theater. Adam Hyndman, R.I.S.E. Network’s project director, said it will launch Thursday with nearly 1,000 theater professionals in the directory and will look to expand after its launch.
“They understand the complexities of pipeline issues, that it’s not just about putting names in a database,” Nanus said. “It’s about understanding how to support people holistically and how to make connections between people who want to work and people looking for team members.”
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