Happy World Theater Day! Beyond grateful to add a new hat to my collection with @wantedmusical heading to Broadway.
This year is all about access and learning. Last year, I got to watch Ken-Matt Martin (@kenmattm ) direct a show with joy being the central focus. I went back to school inspired AF and launched an independent study around that experience with the icon, Stephanie Ybarra (saybarra), advising. As an assignment, I’m blessed to support Stevie Walker-Webb (@steviewalkerwebb ) as he navigates such an ambitious undertaking. Shout out to @p3productions.nyc for demonstrating fierce leadership.
My term as a Delegate for the Actors’ Equity Association has come to an end and WE GOT STUFF DONE!
Over 100 resolutions passed, over 500 contributors heard, a massive piece of legislation known as the Black Theatre Matters Bill gets national recognition, 2 Anthem Awards for service, and a promise kept.
COVID worked hard, but we worked harder! This was a dynamic and bold entrance into the New York Theatre Community, but I am truly better for it. It’s not every day that an actor gets to show off their brain. It’s not every day that a Black man speaks out and is embraced instead of shunned.
I want to thank members of the Broadway League, the American Theatre Wing, Miranda Foundation, BTC, BCEFA, BFRJ, BAC, Black Theatre Girl Magic, The Joy-Jackson Initiative, The March On Broadway, The Tony Awards, The Entertainment Community Fund, The Episcopal Actors’ Guild, The Receipts w/ Davon Williams, ATB Talent, and every person that put their neck on the line with me as we pushed for change.
After an impactful two years, I am ready to return to being a full-time artist. For anyone wondering if you can speak out against injustice and still have a career, I offer this story.
With love and deep gratitude,
Davon Williams
Actor, Writer, Dreamer
It’s giving — “I knew them when 😭”
Ready to pitch our television project at @yallcomedy YALLFEST alongside all these other incredible people and their projects.
And you can get tickets to all the wonderful acts performing during the festival! Link in Bio 💥❤️
Dragaret is the highest selling show in the history of the Yale Cabaret. Happy Black History Month from the Executive Producer and reigning Box Office King!
Endless thanks to the entire team that came together to build this historic spectacle. And thank you @tayloradamblackman , @thebritafilter , @angelinx92 , @isabellaxtravaganza , @ticaxtravaganza , @a.deleon90 for trusting us with your artistry. Friends, I love you and I have a lot to share… once I graduate.
#Dragaret #FUBU #BlackIP
📷 Linda-Cristal Young
