Ariane Mnouchkine, 2005 Help !   Theatre, come to my rescue ! I am asleep. Wake me I am lost in the dark, guide me, at least towards a candle I am lazy, shame me I am tired, raise me up I am indifferent, strike me I remain indifferent, beat me up I am afraid, encourage me.. 1/3

I am ignorant, teach me I am monstrous, make me human I am pretentious, make me die of laughter I am cynical, take me down a peg I am foolish, transform me I am wicked, punish me. I am dominating and cruel, fight against me I am pedantic, make fun of me I am vulgar, elevate me..

I am mute, untie my tongue I no longer dream, call me a coward or a fool I have forgotten, throw Memory in my face I feel old and stale, make the child in me leap up I am heavy, give me Music I am sad, bring me Joy I am deaf, make Pain shriek like a storm

I am agitated, let Wisdom rise within me I am weak, kindle Friendship I am blind, summon all the Lights I am dominated by Ugliness, bring in conquering Beauty I have been recruited by Hatred, unleash all the forces of Love.

We’re celebrating William Shakespeare’s Birthday this year with another sonnet from BADA Faculty member Leo Wringer. Leo says he chose Sonnet 29 because it "speaks of light and hope supplanting a time of... bit.ly/2PfII5B #HappyBirthdayShakespeare⁣ #Shakespearesbirthday

Congratulations to Phylicia Rashad, Howard University, and the College of Fine Arts!

Mid-80’s, new to NYC, thought you just walked up and got tickets. Got there way too late in the day. Bought a place in line from an enterprising early-riser. Ended up sitting 5th row center to see Kevin Kline’s final performance of Henry V.

So happy to see news of Ailey returning to live performances.

Applications are now open for the Summer 2022 Greek Theatre Program!⁣ ⁣ Explore the performance and reception of ancient drama over four weeks (3 June - 1 July) this coming summer. You’ll spend the first two weeks of the course in London before trave… instagr.am/p/CUat6EPPiUq/

We are excited to announce a new course: Black British Theatre⁣ ⁣ A 4 week summer intensive led by playwright & BADA Faculty member Oladipo Agboluaje, this course provides an overview of Black British theatre by tracing the social, cultural, intellec… instagr.am/p/CU8DpYDLDwL/

I entered to win $25 tix to see Kimberly Akimbo on TodayTix! Enter here: todaytix.com/nyc/shows/2374…

Wonderful piece in Arts Professional by Course Director Oladipo Agboluaje about the genesis of our new Black British Theatre course!

Application Deadline Extended: Summer 2022 Greek Theatre applications are now due February 9th! Join us in London, Athens, and Oxford this summer to explore the performance and reception of ancient drama.⁣.. instagr.am/p/CY2RWaYPD8i/

Applications are now open for: Summer 2022 -Midsummer in Oxford Program (Actors 18+) -Midsummer Conservatory Program (Actors 16-18) Fall 2022 -London Theatre Program (College Juniors/Seniors) ⁣ Applications are due March 1. ⁣ Visit bada.org.uk for more info!

ATTN Alums 18 & under + those who work w/students under 18: applications for American Theatre Wing's #ALWInitiative Training Scholarships are due 3/31! Awards help cover training costs for US public middle & high school students from populations historically underrepresented in our industry.

If anyone in line for RIII The Public Theater in Central Park doesn’t get a ticket, jump on the train uptown to Marcus Garvey Park-the The Classical Theatre of Harlem production of 12th Night starts 8:30pm. No line. Free. And fantastic. (And if you do get in, go see 12th night next week.)

⁣ Applications are now open for the Summer 2023 Greek Theatre Program!⁣ ⁣ Explore the performance and reception of ancient drama over four weeks (3 June - 30 June) this coming summer. ⁣ ⁣ The program begins in London, working at BADA’s premises i… instagr.am/p/CjTYHKcOVKW/

Applications are open for the Summer 2023 Black British Theatre Program!⁣ ⁣ During four weeks in London (27 May - 24 June), participants will explore contemporary Black British theatre and performance by tracing the social, cultural, intellectual and… instagr.am/p/CkMB3YVPPMZ/

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing yesterday of Anthony ‘Tony’ Branch, who founded BADA along with Carolyn Sands in 1984.⁣ ⁣ Tony’s vision of providing an American student body with access to top British theatrical practitioners re… instagr.am/p/Cn2BXgEO-Sv/