Murielle Borst-Tarrant challenges us to embrace our differences in order to help create an industry where everyone lives in dignity. In a time where arts organizations are struggling and artists are being silenced, we must protect the right for artists to tell stories and preserve history. 

Migdalia Cruz wants us to learn to look beyond the people who have the same or familiar last name to yours. Be flexible with your mind and enter into new and diverse  crafted by playwrights of color. Through story, open yourself up to the world and the magic that the world is holding for you.

Elena Araoz encourages us to think of theatre and community engagement like planning a party. Ask yourself: What kind of party am I throwing? Who do I want to have fun at the party? Who should be invited? If we “plan our parties” more intentionally, belonging and inclusion increases. 

Delilah Ramos needs us to be more intentional about working with Indigenous communities. Don't assume what their needs are. First educate yourself as much as possible without making Indigenous leaders do the work. Then, ask them what their needs are and show up. We’ll reach collective liberation when we are showing up for everyone regardless of if they look like us.

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