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We are thrilled to announce that going forward, The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program (CRR) will be under the stewardship of the Black Theatre Coalition (BTC), spearheaded by founder and artistic director T. Oliver Reid. BTC embodies the principles and possesses the capability to expand on the achievements of BAC and propel CRR into its next stage of development. Stay tuned for more details. Thank you!
From The Interim Executive Director, Adrian Budhu
FOUNDED IN 2020 BY CODY RENARD RICHARD AND BROADWAY ADVOCACY COALITION, THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO BUILD A BRIDGE INTO THE INDUSTRY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF THEATRICAL LEADERSHIP OF COLOR.
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“The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program offered me something I could only dream about. For the first time in my life, I had access to mentors of color & a cohort of friends who were people of color in the backstage industry. It often feels isolating being the only person of color in the room. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to feel safe & understood by my peers.”
— Brillian Qi Bell, 2021 scholar
Cody Renard Richard, with Zhailon Levingston, Jocelyn Bioh, Clint Ramos and Britton Smith at the 2022 Scholar Summit.
“These students are going to change the face of this industry!”
— Cody Renard Richard
Natalia Dubon and Tauheedah Abdullah at the 2022 Scholar Summit.