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
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
Unlike films, which can be easily disseminated worldwide via DVDs and the Internet, plays struggle to find an international audience. Katori Hall audiencedisseminatedvd 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
'Hurt Village' is based on a real housing project in Memphis, about three minutes away from the Lorraine Hotel where Dr. King was assassinated, so in my work I'm focusing on a very specific area in Memphis. I see 'Hurt Village' as a natural extension of 'The Mountaintop.' Katori Hall areaassassinatebase share on social
Serendipity always rewards the prepared. Katori Hall preparerewardserendipity Change image and share on social
I'm very opinionated, very intelligent and not afraid to show that. Katori Hall afraidintelligentopinionate Change image and share on social
Don't let others put thoughts into your mind that takes away your self-confidence. Katori Hall confidencemindput Change image and share on social
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
Playwrights are the most gregarious writers - to get our work done, we need actors, directors, set designers. Katori Hall actordesignerdirector Change image and share on social