Dialogue on Black Stage Management

By Tariq Karriem

While the spotlight often shines on the actors, the engine of every production is the stage manager. However, for Black practitioners, the “booth” can often feel like an isolating space within a predominantly white industry. This workshop is a dedicated open dialogue for Black stage managers, from students to industry professionals; all are welcome to engage.

Wednesday, July 29, 11:15am – 1:15pm
Ardmore 2, Benton Convention Center (Benton South)

Tariq Karriem is a Richmond-based multidisciplinary artist, “artivist,” and the Founding Artistic Director of the Blk Virginia Theatre Alliance (BVTA). An Equity stage manager, producer, production manager, and designer, he has worked with organizations including Virginia Rep, Cadence Theatre, Dogwood Dell, and 5th Wall Theatre. Through BVTA, he champions theatrical accessibility and community-centered storytelling. An equity consultant, teaching artist, and recipient of Style Weekly’s 40 Under 40 award, Karriem’s work explores movement, radical imagination, and liberation as tools for artistic and social transformation.