10 episodes

“Tokens & Change,” hosted by Gregory Omar Osborne, aims to address diversity and inclusion in theater: where we’re excelling and lacking and how we can improve our community. So he starts a conversation with people who can change aesthetics; casting directors, agents/managers, creatives. Guests from all stages of the biz, novice to professional, will share their stories.

So join the conversation every Friday!
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Tokens & Change Gregory Omar Osborne

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“Tokens & Change,” hosted by Gregory Omar Osborne, aims to address diversity and inclusion in theater: where we’re excelling and lacking and how we can improve our community. So he starts a conversation with people who can change aesthetics; casting directors, agents/managers, creatives. Guests from all stages of the biz, novice to professional, will share their stories.

So join the conversation every Friday!
Questions or comments? Send a message via Anchor or @Goo_Inc on facebook or Instagram.

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tokensandchange/support

    Pitfalls and Beginnings

    Pitfalls and Beginnings

    Gregory Omar Osborne spills the T on his journey creating the film THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS. It’s an introspection filled with affirmative language, hope and vision. For more on Osborne visit www.gregoryomarosborne.com

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    • 26 min
    Black Women in Opera - Lori Brown Mirabal

    Black Women in Opera - Lori Brown Mirabal

    Gregory Omar Osborne (Host) welcomes Lori Brown Mirabal to the show to share her journey as a African American opera singer. Mirabal has worked with legendary opera and music theatre luminaries around the world. On March 14th, 2020, she makes her Progressive Theater debut in Maplewood NJ with her one woman show, “With Warmest Regards,” paying homage to the icons who have personally influenced her career. Purchase tickets at www.progressivetheater.com/March

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    • 35 min
    Post Show Discussion: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS

    Post Show Discussion: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS

    Feb 14th - 16th Progressive Theater in Maplewood, NJ produced THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS musical along with the support of The Community Coalition on Race at The Burgdorff Center for The Performing Arts. Following the performances a post show discussion was hosted and here is what the audience and cast members had to say.

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    • 27 min
    The First To Own It

    The First To Own It

    Today is episode is highlighting the progress we are making in diversifying our community. Touching on topics like success and self worth, Daryl Stewart joins me today on Tokens & Change. Follow Daryl on IG @thedarylstewart

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    • 43 min
    Behind The White Table

    Behind The White Table

    Jason Styres CSA joins Tokens & Change to give us a view from behind the white table. We talk about diversity in casting and what he’s doing to create change. He also answers the question about tokenism in casting, “Is it intentional?”

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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Stability

    Stability

    Broadway’s Jasmin Richardson and I chat about stability in theater. Stability, yes, is working consistently, making that check while doing what we love. But as artist we often hit ellipsis in our careers so what do we do?

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    • 27 min

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