The Braided Project is an experiment in creating a radically inclusive theatrical space. Our goal is to bring together people from typically underrepresented groups in the theater to work with heightened texts. Our first project is an is an in-depth study into Othello through the lens of interracial relationships and what it means to live in a multicultural society. I have chosen to start with Othello because it blatantly and necessarily addresses race and racism. Through a series of workshops, master classes, and open rehearsals and production meetings, The Braided Project allows people to engage in the process, whether or not they are directly involved in the production.

Theater, like the rest of our world, is flawed. It is not as inclusive as it should be, and we do not always tell the stories we should tell. However, when we get it right, there is nothing like it. The Braided Project is all about trying to get it right. We will not be perfect, nor do we strive to be. We are simply trying to bring an important message to as many people as we can.

People interested in the arts deserve to find a way in. Sometimes we do not know we love something until we have an epiphany, some moment of clarity and understanding. I needed a push to find out theater was my way of giving to the world, and this project is my way of giving back. Let us be the push you need to get involved, be it in a lot or just once. Give us the chance to help you find understanding and maybe even have a little fun.

Well this part is all up to you! We You choose how you want to be a part of the creation.

Do you want to join our company? Do you want to watch us work? Do you want us to come to you? Do you just want to engage once and never see us again? Let us know, and we will figure something out.

And the beauty of it is, if your first choice does not work out, there are always more ways in. Find your doorway, and let us open it.

Isabel Algrant (Director): The creative inventor of this experiment. She will be guiding the company through the process of making this production and everything else happen.

Anna Buchmueller (Senior Producer/Stage Manager): What doesn't she do? Anna is in charge of the logistics of making the production happen, whether it is coordinating with the advisors and the team, or transposing us to film, she does it all!

Jess Burks (Stage Manager): The manager of the operation. She is in charge of keeping everyone on track to bring this project into reality.

Esmé Ng (Assistant Director): A support for the cast and director in the rehearsal process. They have been leading the devising process with our incredible Braided Cast.

Luna Dragon Mac-Williams (Intimacy Coordinator): The person in charge of making the space as safe as possible. This is a production that touches on a lot of tough issues, she is here to help with that.

Vianca Perez (Character Coach): An outside help for character consultations and coaching. She is here to make sure the actors really get to know and understand their roles.

Elam Grekin (Technical Director): The technical brains of the operation. They are here to support the technical aspects of the show, so they make the production look the way it is supposed to.

Dana Kim (Set Designer): The creator of the world. She is designing, and bringing to life the space the show will exist in.

Milton Espinoza Jr. (Lighting Designer): The one who makes everything beautiful. Their job is to choose light angles, colors, and filters to make the actors, set, costumes, and props look good.

Mae Davies (Costume Designer): The one who makes the actors look good. Her job is to design and create the wardrobe for each character to fit into the world they are in.

Noah Lilienthal (Sound Designer): The one who makes the show sound good. He is in charge of choosing and creating the soundscape of the show, and making sure the actors sound their best.

Fitzroy (Pablo) Wickham (Properties Designer): The one who gives us what we need. His job is to bring the objects necessary to tell the story, and decide what they look like.

Mallory Elliott (Creative Outreach Design): The one who brought you here. She manages all our social media and is in charge of how the project interacts with the community.