CYLS 076: How Hip Hop & Color Are Diversifying Theater with Nsangou Njikam, Mckenzie Frye & Elisha Lawson
The Cast of Syncing Ink stops in the studio to discuss their upcoming show and shed light on their experience as people of color in the theater industry and what they have done to sustain and change the game.
Insight from this episode:
When picking a team Nsangou looks for his artists to be the following:
Things that make sure everyone is good on set:
Snacks and a team that will check in to make everyone is treating others right.
“Part of what can motivate people is knowing that there is sweetness in the moment as opposed to sweetness later “-Nsangou Njikam Episode #76
All of these artists are here to serve the work
The name of the play comes from the line “I start to think and then I sink into the paper like I was ink” in I know you got soul by Eric B. & Rakim
Elisha talks about his experience auditioning and freestyle rapping with the director during his audition.
The entire cast talk about their issues and experiences with auditioning for roles and share the following:
Why minorities do not attend the theater as much as other races:
How to diversify the theater:
Elisha got into theater to be in a play as Santa Clause because he wanted to kiss Ms. Claus
"Discipline plus faith beats anything" - Mckenzie Frye Episode #76
Nsangou got into theater because his older brother used to be in theater and his parents would throw him parties after his performances.
Things to do to stay out of your own way:
Resources to be successful in the theater and performing world:
The play starts 9/25/17 buy tickets to the play here: http://www.theflea.org/show_detail.php?page_type=0&show_id=192
Nsangou's 3 keys to Create Your Best Life:
Elisha's 3 keys to Create Your Best Life:
Mckenzies's 3 keys to Create Your Best Life:
Kevin:
www.kevinybrown.com
www.instagram.com/kevinybrown
www.twitter.com/kevinybrown
www.facebook.com/kevbrown001
Elisha:
http://www.instagram.com/elishalawson
https://www.facebook.com/elishalawson
Mckenzie:
www.instagram.com/mckenziefrye
https://www.facebook.com/mckenziefrye
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