'Porgy and Bess' Goes on Tour, Offers Jobs for African-American Actors
Only three months ago, the Asian American Performers Action Coalition published a report showing the stunning paucity of casting diversity in New York City theater. Looking at Broadway and 16 Off-Broadway productions, AAPAC found that Caucasian actors filled almost 80 percent of roles for the 2011–2012 season. In the midst of these facts, however, there was a bright spot for African-American performers. “…