Many theaters are tackling the multifaceted work of black writers - established and emerging. Now the next step is for them to bring in audiences of color and continue to go out to our community and create a continuous connection that extends beyond the one black show in the season. Katori Hall audienceblackbring share on social
In order to be great, you just have to care. You have to care about your world, community, and equality. Katori Hall carecommunityequality Change image and share on social
As a black woman who grows up in a predominantly white neighborhood, you learn how to perform a 'good' version of yourself. And then when you're with your home girls, you're saying all kinds of stuff that sounds all kinds of crazy, but you understand each other because you're speaking the way that you're comfortable with. Katori Hall blackcomfortablecrazy share on social
I used to think people above me might get jealous because I wanted to do what they did. But no, people are much nicer than that. Katori Hall jealousnicepeople Change image and share on social
I always crave to see more stories about and by people of color, particularly new work by young black writers. Katori Hall blackcolorcrave Change image and share on social
It is expensive to give plays subtitles, especially for a short run, so most new dramas rarely cross the transcontinental bridge. Katori Hall bridgecrossdrama Change image and share on social
Serendipity always rewards the prepared. Katori Hall preparerewardserendipity Change image and share on social
I feel a responsibility to continue creating complex roles for black women, especially young black women. Katori Hall blackcomplexcontinue Change image and share on social
I'm very Southern in the way I walk in the world. I love to laugh. I love to eat. I love to hug people. But if somebody makes me mad, my neck may roll. I can be aggressive with a Southern twang. Katori Hall aggressiveeathug Change image and share on social
I can only speak for myself, but when I was growing up in Memphis - and having the Martin Luther King holiday and the moment of pause on April 4th - he was just a statue to me. I wanted to make him a little bit more real to me as a human being. Katori Hall 4thaprilbite share on social