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The Antiracist Theatre

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A how-to guide for theatermakers who want freedom from white supremacy in their creative practices The Antiracist Theatre offers readers the tools and foundational philosophy to create their own a...
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  • 25 August 2026
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A how-to guide for theatermakers who want freedom from white supremacy in their creative practices

The Antiracist Theatre offers readers the tools and foundational philosophy to create their own antiracist theatre ethos and delve into its three core principles: harm reduction, harm prevention, and relationship repair. 

Nicole Brewer, faculty at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale and the originator of the Antiracist Theatre model, guides readers through self-reflection exercises designed to strengthen awareness of their own position, power, and privilege and uproot their racist practices. Brewer provides definitions of oft-used, but rarely defined terms like “accountability,” “racism,” and “abuse.” She welcomes BIPOC readers and lovingly and playfully calls in white theatermakers as she outlines methods to interrupt patterns of abuse. 

All who believe the way forward for theatre is antiracist and anti-oppressive are welcome. We each have a role to play. Join us in liberating the stage, the classroom, and the performing arts. 

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Price: $24.95
Pages: 256
Publisher: Haymarket Books
Imprint: Haymarket Books
Publication Date: 25 August 2026
Trim Size: 8.50 X 5.50 in
ISBN: 9798888906026
Format: Paperback
BISACs: PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / History & Criticism, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / Direction & Production, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Race & Ethnic Relations
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An Invitation To Begin
I: Honesty
Implications & Impact of Racist Theatrical Processes
Honesty
Breath
Polarity
Disrupting the Culture
DEI ≠ Anti-Racism: Correcting a Misleading Narrative
Liberated Communication
The Era We Build: Defining and Sustaining Anti-Racist Theatre
II: Healing
The individual and Systemic
Redefining Values & Embracing Fluid Structures
Anti-Racist Theatre Ethos
Guiding Principles
Belonging
Relinquishing Resentment
Centering on Purpose
Normalizing Access Needs
Collaborative Space
III: Hope
A liberated Industry
Measuring Progress
Nourishing Collaborative Practice
Reimagined Systems & Infrastructure
IV: Humility
The Necessity of Grace
Love and Liberation