Kavan

Aladdin Isn't Indian

Arts EN ↓ 13 episodes

Blind-Casting is a step in the better direction, but more can be done. As an actor, I know that there is too much diversity among actors to play the limited amount of roles in the entertainment industry. This podcast is used as a database to store other's stories of the industry regarding casting and diversity in hope to be used for future reference.

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Kavan

Episodes

Share Your Story - Cincinnati Children's: Siblings With a Mission 19.09.2024 12:29

This episode is a bit different than the others so far published. Siblings With a Mission is an organization dedicated to supporting the siblings of patients. There is under-representation everywhere--on stage, on screen, and in the doctor's office. Please take a listen to the voices of the siblings of patients to hear their perspectives, because not one story is the same.

Episode 12: “It’s On Us” With Ashley Morton 08.07.2024 33:53

Industry professional Ashley Morton shares her take on the world of performance regarding diversity, inclusion, and representation.

Episode 11: "A Collaboration" With Diane Lala 03.01.2024 14:50

Insight into the complex world of the modern entertainment industry with Professor, Diane Lala.

Episode 10: "Theater is a Mirror" With James Jones 31.12.2023 15:42

A look into the modern, theatrical world through a diversity-seeking lens with professional, James Jones.

Episode 9: "A Debut for Dramatic Dynamics" With Roderick Justice 09.11.2023 22:05

Insight into the world of representation and diversity on stage, film, and television with "storyteller", Roderick Justice.

Episode 8: "It's Personal." With Maddie Jones 02.10.2023 9:24

Insight into the world of stage, film and television with Professional, Maddie Jones.

Episode 7: "See Themselves Outside of Themselves" With Natalie Bird 16.08.2023 7:11

Episode 6: "Scared to Make a Villain" With Keya Vadivelu 16.08.2023 11:22

Episode 5: "Asians, Authorities, and A-List Actors" With Dr. Esther Kim Lee 22.06.2023 18:58

An interview with industry academic Dr. Esther Kim Lee.

Episode 4: "Everyone has Differences" With Kip Richardson 15.06.2023 6:53

A look into Kip's perspective of diversity as a professional actor.

Episode 3: "Development For the Better" With Dr. Pradhan 08.10.2022 4:31

This interview with Dr. Pradhan illustrates the differences between society in the 20th Century to the 21st Century. She shows how much improvement has been made since then, specifically with blind casting, and how much success she had, living in a society where diversity wasn't big.

Episode 2: UCLA's Hollywood Diversity Report 05.09.2022 2:40

The difference between blind casting and casting diversely.

Introducing: Aladdin Isn't Indian 13.08.2022 1:56

An overview of the podcasts yet to come!