Our Stage / Our Voices

Our Stage / Our Voices is a new program developed and sponsored by the UIS Performing Arts Center in which members of historically underrepresented communities address the issues of inequality in the regional performing arts with a goal of achieving diversity and inclusion. The artist-in-residence position will rotate annually as Our Stage / Our Voices works to amplify voices and stories throughout the community and create spaces for opportunity, understanding and originality.

Area playwright, actor, and director Tim Crawford will serve as the 2023 Our Stage / Our Voices artist-in-residence.  During his residency, Mr. Crawford intends to write a play about the 1908 Springfield race riots and offer public events showcasing the progress of the piece.  He will also spend time coaching local individuals to find their playwrighting voice through a series of learning sessions.

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About Tim Crawford
Our Stage / Our Voices
artist-in-residence​