What's Your Type- Typecasting and Race, Let's Get Real
from I've Been Thinking... Hosted by Bryetta Calloway
Typecasting refers to the practice of categorizing (and auditioning) actors or actresses based on their perceived appropriateness for a role. This is typically based on their appearance i.e. height, body shape, age, and yes, race. In light of the recent refocus on the issue of systemic racism and oppression and with online movements demanding accountability and change in the way business is done (like #broadwayisracist or #pulluporshowup) can we have an honest discussion about the role race and yes, racism has played in the way actors and actresses of color do (and don't) get roles?
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