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Mission |
The Alliance was established in 1986 to address and seek solutions to the
problems of racism and exclusion in film, television and theatre. Today, its mission is to serve as an expert
advocate and educational resource for full inclusion in theatre, film,
television and related media. Our
current focus is to increase the participation of artists of color and artists
with disabilities in the industry.
The Alliance works to promote inclusive hiring practices and standards,
diversity in leadership and balanced portrayals of persons of color and persons
with disabilities. The Alliance
considers diversity a comprehensive issue which extends to the participation of
those who make up the artistic team: actors, directors, designers, writers,
stunt performers, choreographers, as well as the production team and
administrative staff, board of directors and the audience.
The Alliance advocates for the full participation of artists of color and
artists with disabilities through the strengthening of culturally-specific and
disability-specific institutions as well as through expanding opportunities at
institutions that primarily produce or present work based in a European
tradition.
Since its inception, the Alliance has been a leading voice in the movement
toward inclusion. As efforts to achieve
broader diversity accelerate throughout the theatre, film and television
industry, the Alliance is increasingly called upon to assist casting directors,
production companies, theatre organizations, film studios and television
networks with a range of needs from consulting to casting.
The Alliance’s aim is to achieve a theatre, film and television industry
that more accurately reflects our populace; where each artist is considered on
her/his merits as an individual; where the stories being told reflect our
communities; and where our individual humanity and forms of expression can be
celebrated.
Alliance
for Inclusion in the Arts works towards: