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anti-racism

As an organisation, we wish to support dramaturgs to be rigorous in their anti-racist artistic practice.

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The d'n has therefore been therefore collating resources and organising events which aim to interrogate traditional, Eurocentric dramaturgies and modes of storytelling. Some of our activities include.

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  • for our d'n20 event, we hosted a roundtable on anti-racist dramaturgical practices, chaired by Dr Lynette Goddard. You can watch the video here, hosted by HowlRound;

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  • we instigated and supported development of Sheffield Theatres' New Dramaturgs programme, to begin addressing the lack of diversity amongst English dramaturg;

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  • we've convened multiple members' meetings to share experiences and strategies regarding to anti-racist practice;

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  • and, of course, we've interrogated our own processes and practices as an organisation to ensure that our aims and actions continually strive for positive change.

anti-racist resources
created by other individuals, groups + organisations 

We need to talk about dramaturgy

Open letter from playwrights of colour concerning the prioritisation of Eurocentric dramaturgies and modes of dramaturgical practice as 'best' and most 'universal'.

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The letter, along with a response from the d'n Board's, is here. The original letter is here.

We see you White American Theater

Website containing 'BIPOC Demands for White American Theater', a 7-month accountability report in response to these demands, and the 'Principles for Building Anti-Racist Theater Systems'

Collected resources + links

GoogleDoc containing articles, reports, websites, podcasts, books and other media relating to anti-racism and anti-racist practice in the arts.

Anti Racism Touring Rider

Rider and accompanying checklist, offering a series of actions for anti-racist practice and giving a framework for discussion and support before and during a tour.

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Developed through consultation with freelancers and organisations across England.

The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop

Felicia Rose Chavez's book The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop: How to decolonize the creative classroom explores strategies for teaching creative writing, free of traditional models with reenforce the supremacy of white literature.

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It's focus is on prose writing, but its analysis of creative writing pedagogy is equally applicable within theatrical settings.

Please note that these resources are conversation-starters and provocations to dramaturgs – they're by no means exhaustive. 

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