"The Intersectionality of Black Boys and Shakespeare" - Marshall W. Mabry IV

Shakespeare may have been a white man, and many people performing his works may also be white, but Marshall W. Mabry IV explains that this doesn’t mean the stories aren’t for everyone. He shares how these stories deal with truly universal themes, and how important it is to have diverse voices telling them. Marshall W. Mabry IV is a singer, writer, actor and creator of mwmiv speaks, a digital platform dedicated to nurturing and cultivating the voices of young performers. His credits include Li’l Abner, Les Miserables, Godspell, Once on this Island, Ragtime, 35th Annual NY POPS Gala honoring Alan Menken at Carnegie Hall and a series of August Wilson plays. He’s forever thankful to his family and mentors for teaching him these three things to remember: lead in love, lead in service and listen.