Podcast appearances and mentions of kamilah forbes

Executive Producer, Kamilah Forbes discusses the legacy and future of the Apollo Theater and her work as a director.

In this captivating episode of How I Got Here, join host Dreena Whitfield as she sits down with Kamilah Forbes, the extraordinary executive producer of the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem. Prepare to be inspired as Kamilah takes us on a journey from her early days as a theater kid to her current role at the Apollo.Discover how Kamilah's passion for both medicine and acting led her on a unique path, ultimately solidifying her love for the theater. From participating in makeshift Star Wars plays to being cast as an Ewok, Kamilah shares the pivotal moments that shaped her desire to tell the stories of black and brown people in the theater.Explore the power of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and their transformative impact on Camila's career and personal growth. Learn how Howard University played a vital role in shaping her journey, providing her with lifelong friends and collaborators.Join us as Kamilah Forbes delves into the world of hip-hop theater and the creation of the Hip-Hop Theater Festival. Witness how she and her friends pioneered their own work and built a vibrant community around hip-hop theater.Experience the magic of the Apollo Theater as Kamilah shares her role in the institution's rich history. From working on renowned television shows to directing and producing for theater, Camila's journey is a testament to embracing one's passion and defying expectations.Uncover the importance of diversity and inclusion in the programming of the Apollo Theater. Kamilah Forbes highlights the need for aesthetic diversity, showcasing artists from different backgrounds and generations, as the theater strives to remain relevant in today's cultural conversation.Don't miss this thought-provoking episode as Kamilah Forbes opens up about the cultural impact of the Apollo Theater. Join her in discussing the challenges of building upon its established brand and her work in adapting Ta-Nehisi Coates' book, "Between the World and Me," into a live staged version at the Apollo.Discover the incredible journey behind the creation of the performance "Between the World and Me" and its timely release during the 2020 elections. Learn how Kamilah Forbes and her team pivoted amidst the pandemic to produce a powerful film version that ignited urgent conversations within the Black community.And be sure to stay tuned as Kamilah Forbes reveals the upcoming renovations and developments happening at the Apollo Theater. From new spaces to the highly anticipated production of "Soul Train," there is no shortage of excitement and innovation at this iconic institution.Join us on this captivating episode of How I Got Here as Dreena Whitfield and Kamilah Forbes delve into the magic, history, and legacy of the Apollo Theater. Brace yourself for an extraordinary conversation filled with inspiration, empowerment, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment.- Kamilah Forbes' journey from aspiring doctor to theater producer- The power of art and healing- Early experiences in theater, including a Star Wars play- The impact of seeing "Once on This Island"- Changing career paths and the role of Howard University- The lack of representation in traditional theater- Creating the Hip Hop Theater Festival- Transitioning to the entertainment industry and working with influential artists- The importance of diversity and inclusion at the Apollo Theater- Redefining the perception of the Apollo Theater brand- Work-life balance as a working mother- Encounters with Black Santa on 125th Street- The magical experience of working at the Apollo Theater- Quickfire questions and insights into the hosts' favorites and personal quotes- Collaboration and the convergence of cultural arts and activism- Advice for up-and-coming artists- Future plans for the Apollo Theater, including the Soul...

Kamilah Forbes is an award-winning director and producer for theater and television, and currently serves as the Executive Producer at the world-famous Apollo Theater. Her directing credits include By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, The Blood Quilt, and Sunset Baby. She has also worked as associate director on the Tony Award-winning "A Raisin in the Sun”, and Emmy Award-winning “The Wiz Live” for NBC. Ms. Forbes' most recent directorial work, “Between the World and Me” aired as a special event on HBO and HBO Max in November 2020, bringing her a host of acclaim and recognition. Ms. Forbes' recent projects include directing the sold-out world premiere, tour, and theatrical adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates' New York Times best-selling novel Between the World and Me. In this episode, Fanshen and Kamilah discuss the pivotal role Howard University played in shaping Kamilah's career and how community building led Kamilah to becoming a producer.

February 14, 1934. When Adelaide Hall steps onstage at the Apollo Theater, she's greeted by an audience unlike those she's experienced before. Hall is already famous—she's been on Broadway and performed at Harlem's Cotton Club. But those theaters are segregated. The Apollo has just recently opened its doors to Black audiences, and Hall's performance there helps put the revamped theater on the map. It marks the beginning of the end of segregated shows. In this roundtable discussion with the Apollo's resident historian and its executive producer, we explore how this 88-year-old theater with 1,500-seats helped catapult some of the nation's best-known performers to stardom, and how it forever changed American music.Special thanks to our guests, Kamilah Forbes, the Apollo Theater's executive producer, and Billy Mitchell, its historian and tour guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The third season of The Accutron Show opens its curtains on one of the most legendary theaters in the world, The Apollo. More than just a mere venue, The Apollo Theater is the "soul of American culture," the symbol of the transformative power of the arts through time, a major player in the emergence of jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, and soul since the beginning. In this episode, our hosts have the pleasure to talk to Kamilah Forbes, Executive Producer of the Apollo and award-winning Director and Producer for film and television. Together they discuss the legacy and future of The Apollo and why "the Renaissance is NOW." Tune into the conversation with Accutron.Episode Highlights6:06 We cannot think of The Apollo Theater as a museum. That is the kiss of death of any living and breathing institution. We did an exercise with our ourselves and asked "What is the type of breeding ground that an artist like Stevie Wonder would have needed back in 1971, before he came out with 'Songs In the Keys Of Life'?" What was the kind of place he needed to support his work? That's where we take a stance. Who are those artists to whom we are going to be talking to 30, 40, 50 years from now.35:20 There are several generations that now reside inside hip-hop culture. It started as a culture for youth, young people of color, to find a voice all of their own that was not controlled by any other system, to be seen, to be heard. And now we see many different generations that are still able to find their place, their voice inside this culture. 40:00 Chad and I went to college together, wrote plays together, we collaborated, but most of all we were friends. For the release of "Black Panther" we hosted a panel at The Apollo Theater. I remember there was a young boy dressed like Black Panther and as soon as he entered the theater, Chad brought him to the stage, signed his little costume and gave him a hug. I think about how significant that moment was.Learn more about the Accutron watch here, and follow @AccutronWatch:InstagramTwitterFacebook Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to hear new episodes as soon as they're released.Follow our hosts on social media:Bill McCuddy: Facebook  / TwitterDavid Graver: Instagram  / TwitterKamilah Forbes: Instagram  / Twitter

Join us for the second episode of our second season featuring guests Lori Pourier and Natalie Hopkinson. Kamilah Forbes, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, and Paola Prestini engage in conversation surrounding sovereignty, indigenous peoples, and gentrification through a macro and micro lens. This episode is in tandem with the We the Peoples Before celebration happening at the Kennedy Center on June 30 – July 2. For more information on the event, click on this link: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/festivals-series/we-the-peoples-before/.

The Apollo is a documentary that explores the historical and cultural significance of Harlem's landmark theater of  the same name. Brittany and Ronald unpack some of the  most memorable performances highlighted in the film and discuss the role the Apollo has played in Black culture writ large. They also  have an engaging conversation  with the film's director, Roger Ross Williams, and Kamilah Forbes the Apollo Theater's creative head who directed the stage production of Ta-Nehisi Coates' “Between the World and Me” and is featured in the documentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becoming an entrepreneur is tough. When it comes to launching new and innovative business ideas, you need the right types of support to turn dreams into reality. That's why making inroads into industries like tech can be especially hard for African American, Black, Hispanic American and Latinx entrepreneurs. With less access to networks of mentors and investors, the odds of success are not in their favor.  This episode focuses on the systemic barriers to success that African American, Black, Hispanic American and Latinx entrepreneurs, creatives and founders continue to face… and what needs to be done to remove them.  Guests:  Pharrell Williams, Musician, Producer, Founder of Black Ambition Prize Kathryn Ross, Global Open Innovation Lead and Black Founders Development Program Lead, Accenture  Kamilah Forbes, Executive Producer, Apollo Theatre   Co-hosts: Jimmy Etheredge and Emmanuel Acho

Join us for Episode 5 of the Active Hope Podcast, featuring adrienne maree brown. Kamilah Forbes, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, and Paola Prestini of the Apollo Theater, the Kennedy Center, and National Sawdust engage in conversation surrounding social justice and pleasure activism. What is the connection between the individual and larger systemic change? How can we construct systems and modalities that take into consideration that the world is constantly changing? And how can we do all of that while being present with our bodies and finding personal fulfillment? A special thank you to our guest adrienne maree brown. Thank you to all artists featured in this part: Kamasi Washington and Molly Joyce. “Truth” Performed by Kamasi Washington Live at the Apollo Courtesy of Young/XL Recordings. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions or position of the Kennedy Center. For more information on Active Hope, please visit https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/special-programming/active-hope-podcast/

HBO Max presents Trade Secrets, a podcast that gives listeners a VIP pass into the rooms of the world's best storytellers. We wanted to give you a taste of our first episode, where Misha Green, creator and showrunner of HBO's ‘Lovecraft Country,' interviews Kamilah Forbes, the director and executive producer of HBO's film adaption of Ta-Nehisi Coates' ‘Between The World And Me.' Misha and Kamilah dig into what it's like to be both “a player and a coach” in Hollywood and finding home on set, in music, in Black institutions and beyond. They also take us inside the process of creating Lovecraft Country and Between the World and Me: from working with the actors to the ways that filming during a pandemic changed everything. Subscribe to Trade Secrets now to listen to the full episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HBO Max presents Trade Secrets, a podcast that gives listeners a VIP pass into the rooms of the world's best storytellers. We wanted to give you a taste of our first episode, where Misha Green, creator and showrunner of HBO's ‘Lovecraft Country,' interviews Kamilah Forbes, the director and executive producer of HBO's film adaption of Ta-Nehisi Coates' ‘Between The World And Me.' Misha and Kamilah dig into what it's like to be both “a player and a coach” in Hollywood and finding home on set, in music, in Black institutions and beyond. They also take us inside the process of creating Lovecraft Country and Between the World and Me: from working with the actors to the ways that filming during a pandemic changed everything. Subscribe to Trade Secrets now to listen to the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Misha Green, creator and showrunner of HBO’s ‘Lovecraft Country,’ interviews Kamilah Forbes, the director and executive producer of HBO’s film adaption of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ ‘Between The World And Me.’ Misha and Kamilah dig into what it’s like to be both “a player and a coach” in Hollywood and finding home on set, in music, in Black institutions and beyond. They also take us inside the process of creating Lovecraft Country and Between the World and Me: from working with the actors to the ways that filming during a pandemic changed everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamilah Forbes, an award-winning director and producer, and current Executive Producer of the world-famous Apollo Theater, joins Scott Rechler to discuss how the Apollo navigated COVID-19 and why culture and the arts must play a prominent role in New York City's recovery. Recalibrate Reality is presented in collaboration with 92nd Street Y and the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

Join us for the second part of Episode 4 of the Active Hope Podcast, featuring poet Brenda Shaughnessy and illustrator and animator Tim Fielder. Kamilah Forbes, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, and Paola Prestini of the Apollo Theater, the Kennedy Center, and National Sawdust engage in conversation surrounding futurism; how can we reimagine a collective future? How does futurism intersect with art and culture? What do we know about the future for sure, and what is there for us to create, together? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions or position of the Kennedy Center. For more information on Active Hope, including a transcript of this episode, please visit https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/special-programming/active-hope-podcast/

Join us for Episode 4 of the Active Hope Podcast, featuring Marina Gorbis, the Executive Director of the Institute for the Future, poet Brenda Shaughnessy, and illustrator and animator Tim Fielder. Kamilah Forbes, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, and Paola Prestini of the Apollo Theater, the Kennedy Center, and National Sawdust engage in conversation surrounding futurism; how can we reimagine a collective future? How does futurism intersect with art and culture? What do we know about the future for sure, and what is there for us to create, together? Episode 4 Part 2 will be posted June 17, 2021. A special thank you to our guest, Marina Gorbis. Thank you to all artists featured in this part: Ash Koosha, Pamela Z, and Du Yun. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions or position of the Kennedy Center. For more information on Active Hope, including a transcript of this episode, please visit https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/special-programming/active-hope-podcast/

Join us for Episode 3 of the Active Hope podcast, featuring Regina Romero, the first Latina and female mayor of Tucson, Arizona. Listen in as our hosts Kamilah Forbes, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, and Paola Prestini of the Apollo Theater, the Kennedy Center, and National Sawdust explore the topic of borders; what is the relationship between borders and migration? How and why do we choose to move? What are the visible and invisible borders we create, or that are created by others, that define our experience? A special thank you to our guests, Mayor Regina Romero and Evan Kory. Thank you to all artists featured in this episode: Paola Prestini, Carlos Simon, Violeta Parra, Magos Herrera, Ed Simon, Adam Cruz, Jo Martin, Isabel Wilkerson, Vijay Iyer and Wadada Leo Smith, the MET Orchestra Musicians (Angela Qianwen Shen, Julia Choi, Chihiro Allen and Julia Bruskin), Roomful of Teeth (Glenn Kothche and Jeffrey Zeigler), and Murat Eyuboglus. Warmth from Other Suns by Carlos Simon Copyright © 2020 by CSJr. Music (ASCAP). All Rights Reserved. Sole Agent: Bill Holab Music. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions or position of the Kennedy Center. For more information on Active Hope, including a transcript of this episode, please visit https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/special-programming/active-hope-podcast/

Recorded on March 15, 2021 A multi-hyphenate artist in every sense, Kamilah Forbes has spent her career on the inside of New York’s greatest institutions and directing on stages alongside legends like Kenny Leon and Lynn Nottage. As an award-winning producer of theater and television with credits like NBC’s The Wiz Live, and Broadway’s A Raisin In The Sun, The Mountaintop, and Stick Fly, and as The Apollo Theater’s current Executive Producer, Forbes has forged several paths across genres and carries a commitment to creating works for, by, and about the Hip Hop generation. In this week’s episode, Forbes joins The Drama League’s Associate Artistic Director Nilan in conversation about what goes into the work she creates with an offering for a future generation of art makers. For more information about Kamilah Forbes and the Apollo Theatre visit: https://www.apollotheater.org/about/leadership/  If you're a director needing assistance, visit our COVID-19 resources and emergency relief programs here: dramaleague.org/covidresources/covid19resources  Help support The Drama League: http://bit.ly/DLdonations Editing Services @catalinmedia  

Join us for Episode 2 of the Active Hope Podcast, featuring CNN commentator and New York Times best-selling author Van Jones. Kamilah Forbes, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, and Paola Prestini of the Apollo Theater, the Kennedy Center, and National Sawdust engage in conversation surrounding the topics of incarceration, law, and politics, and the role of arts and culture in freedom design. A special thank you to all artists featured in this episode: Daniel Bernard Roumain, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Asha Bandele, Samora Pinderhughes, Adam Drazan, Brianna Mims and Tanya Tagaq, Nels Cline and Glenn Kotche. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions or position of the Kennedy Center. For more information on Active Hope, including a transcript of this episode, please visit https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/special-programming/active-hope-podcast/

Kamilah Forbes is an award-winning director and producer for theater and television. She currently serves as the Executive Producer at the World-Famous Apollo Theater in Harlem. Her directing credits include “By the Way, Meet Vera Stark,” written by Lynn Nottage, “Blood Quilt” by Katori Hall, and “Sunset Baby” by Dominique Morrisseau. Her most recent directorial work, an adaptation of Ta-nehisi Coates’ seminal work “Between the World and Me,” aired as a special event on HBO  to critical acclaim.

Announcing the new season of the Lineage Podcast + Portrait Project! Lineage features intimate, in-depth interviews with contemporary socially engaged Black artists. Season Two will include conversations with renowned creatives and thought leaders Firelei Báez, R. Dwayne Betts, Camille A. Brown, Aimee Meredith Cox, Kamilah Forbes, Shani Jamila, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Kiese Laymon, Fabiola Jean Louis, Haki Madhubuti, Alicia Hall Moran, Jason Moran, Lynn Nottage, Mary Lovelace O’Neal, Wendi Moore-O’Neal, Fahamu Pecou, Sonia Sanchez and Carrie Mae Weems. Stay tuned for bi-weekly audio interviews with each of the featured guests, beginning on Tuesday March 2nd. Subscribe to receive new episodes every other Tuesday.

SDCF announced the honorees of this year’s Joe A. Callaway Awards, Gordon Davidson Award, and The Zelda Fichandler Award. The Awards were presented virtually on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 8pm ET. The Joe A. Callaway Awards was presented to Danya Taymor for her outstanding direction in Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Playwrights Horizons), and to Travis Wall for his outstanding choreography in The Wrong Man (MCC Theater). The finalists for this award are Knud Adams and Les Waters. The Joe A. Callaway Awards recognize excellence in directing and choreography in New York City and are the only awards given by peer directors and choreographers for work on a single production. The Gordon Davidson Award was presented to Seret Scott. The Gordon Davidson Award is bestowed annually by SDCF to recognize a director or choreographer for lifetime achievement and distinguished service in the regional theatre nationally. The Zelda Fichandler Award was presented to Kamilah Forbes. The finalists for this award are Carol Dunne, Seema Sueko, and Pirronne Yousefzadeh. The Zelda Fichandler Award is SDCF’s first award devoted to the regional theatre. With this award, SDCF acknowledges the profound impact the founders of regional theatre have had on the field, honoring their legacy through the recognition of the extraordinary directors and choreographers who are transforming the national arts landscape with their unique, creative work and deep investment in a community. The Breakout Award was presented to Jenn Rose.  The Breakout Award is given to a director or choreographer for a production or selection of work that signals a shift in a career and the beginning of critical recognition — a “rising star” moment. For 2020, the winner and finalists were chosen on the above criteria and directed or choregraphed digital work during the pandemic that made an impact.

A critically acclaimed theater director. A poet and TED Global Fellow. An award-winning composer. Join the artistic leadership trio of Kamilah Forbes, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, and Paola Prestini—from the Apollo Theater, the Kennedy Center, and National Sawdust—for an engaging public conversation exploring artistic intellect and national strategic leadership in the pursuit of inspiration for all. How can artists and arts workers shape the transformational and polarizing moments of today? How can we apply creative intelligence to cross borders and build a path for healing and the future? This pilot episode was recorded on Friday, January 8, 2021. We heard music by Jason Moran, the Robert Glasper Trio with DJ Jai Sundance. We heard music by Paola Prestini, Magos Herrera, and Tomas Mendez, as well as Square Peg Round Hole. Special thanks to Ta-Nehisi Coates and HBO. For more information on Active Hope, including a transcript of this episode, please visit https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/special-programming/active-hope-podcast/

I expected this writer-director, executive producer of the Apollo Theater, to be insightful about theater and film, and she is. I did not expect her to mount a staunch defense of comic books. If she’s not entirely persuasive on this topic (to geezerly me), she’s thoroughly intriguing.

"I want to make this into theater, in a way that’s never been done before." When Kamilah Forbes first reads "Between the World and Me," by her friend Ta-Nehisi Coates, she's moved, shaken, gutted by its truth and beauty. She dreams of presenting it at Harlem's Apollo Theater, a legendary space for Black art and excellence. First step: convince Ta-Nehisi. Spark & Fire follows the journey from book to stage to HBO – during a pandemic – in a story of collaboration and trust, joy and challenge.Kamilah Forbes is the executive producer at the Apollo Theater, where she produced the legendary staging of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me. In her diverse body of work, Forbes is noted for having a strong commitment to the development of creative works by, for, and about the Hip-Hop Generation. Follow @ApolloTheater on Instagram.Follow along (with transcript and amazing photos) at https://sparkandfire.com/apolloSubscribe to the Spark & Fire weekly newsletter for images, stories and creative prompts: http://eepurl.com/hkmyMr

Today we’ll be doing something a bit different. We’re looking at two memoirs made into films in 2020: Between the World and Me, from HBO, based on the book of the same name written by Ta’Nehasi Coates. The film is directed by Kamilah Forbes, and the screenplay adaptation is by David Teague. Hillbilly Elegy is based on a book of the same name by JD Vance, published in 2016. Ron Howard directed the Netflix film, adapted for screen by Vanessa Taylor. Host Aubrey Hicks is joined by Ange-Marie Hancock Alfaro, William Resh, and Jonathan Schwartz.

In this special bonus episode of Lovecraft Country Radio, hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston are back to discuss the HBO’s new film “Between The World And Me,” based on the 2015 book by Ta-Nehisi Coates and the 2018 stage adaptation directed by Kamilah Forbes at the Apollo Theater, as well as the companion podcast produced by HBO, Spoke Media and Domino Sound. First they debrief what it’s been like to see audiences react to Lovecraft Country since its finale. Then, they unpack a few favorite moments in “Between The World And Me” that caused them to reflect on how white supremacy impacted the entertainment they grew up with and the gut-wrenching fear that comes with Black parents’ love. You can subscribe to HBO’s Between The World And Me Podcast right now and you can stream the special on HBO MAX. This podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special final episode of HBO’s Between The World And Me Podcast, we hear from writer Ta-Nehisi Coates, director Kamilah Forbes, producer, Alisa Payne, scholar Dr. Salamishah Tillet, as well as conversations with the communities from The Apollo Theater (Deirdre Hollman, Rich Blint, Abimbola Kai Lewis, Kai Green), The Kennedy Center (Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Alicia Garza, Tony Lewis, Jason Wallace), and the Schwarzman Center at Yale University and Howard University (Daphne Brooks, Natalie Hopkinson, Jason Moran) to unpack HBO’s Between The World And Me, its literary legacy, and its impact today. Hosted by Susan Kelechi Watson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every creative work you've ever loved has a hero's journey behind it. The first spark. The endless iteration. The inevitable setbacks. The magical people who appear to help. And the breakthrough idea.On each episode of Spark & Fire, an iconic creator tells their own story about the crooked path to creation. No host. No interview. It's the creator – entirely in their own words – against the backdrop of original music for the prepared piano. In this trailer, you’ll hear Season 1 guests, including the book designer Chip Kidd, author Susan Orlean, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, novelist Isabel Allende, screenwriter Kemp Powers, architect Thomas Heatherwick, and the choreographer Bill T. Jones. And look forward to episodes with director Rian Johnson, Homegoing author Yaa Gyasi, Apollo Theater executive producer Kamilah Forbes, artist Mark Bradford and more…What really happened to them on the road to success? You’re about to find out.Spark & Fire is a WaitWhat original series in partnership with Skillshare.www.sparkandfire.com

Host Susan Kelechi Watson is joined by writer Ta-Nehisi Coates, director Kamilah Forbes, visual artist Bisa Butler, and thought leaders Adrienne Maree Brown, Kimberly Nicole Foster, and Sonya Renee Taylor to relive final moments from HBO’s Between The World And Me and to celebrate Black culture, Black joy, and to discuss how we build a new world for “The Future.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WarnerMedia announced it will put Warner Bros.’ entire 2021 movie slate on HBO Max the same day those films open in theaters. The move will change theater-going as we know it. Then, Kamilah Forbes created a stage version of Ta-Nehisi Coates’s powerful book “Between the World and Me” in 2018. She explains why and how she adapted again, this time for the screen. Her film version of “Between the World and Me” is now on HBO Max.

Host Susan Kelechi Watson is joined by writer Ta-Nehisi Coates, director Kamilah Forbes, visual artist Calida Garcia Rawles, thought leaders Adrienne Maree Brown, Kimberly Nicole Foster, and Sonya Renee Taylor to again experience moments from HBO’s Between The World And Me and to discuss community, Black love, and “The Mecca.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special bonus episode of Lovecraft Country Radio, hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston are back to discuss the HBO’s new film “Between The World And Me,” based on the 2015 book by Ta-Nehisi Coates and the 2018 stage adaptation directed by Kamilah Forbes at the Apollo Theater, as well as the companion podcast produced by HBO, Spoke Media and Domino Sound. First they debrief what it’s been like to see audiences react to Lovecraft Country since its finale. Then, they unpack a few favorite moments in “Between The World And Me” that caused them to reflect on how white supremacy impacted the entertainment they grew up with and the gut-wrenching fear that comes with Black parents’ love. You can subscribe to HBO’s Between The World And Me Podcast right now and you can stream the special on HBO MAX. This podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Susan Kelechi Watson is joined by writer Ta-Nehisi Coates, director and adapter Kamilah Forbes, actor Jharrel Jerome, and thought leaders Adrienne Maree Brown, Kimberly Nicole Foster, and Sonya Renee Taylor to relive moments from HBO’s Between The World And Me and to unpack being Black in America, educational indoctrination, and “The Dream.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HBO’s Between The World And Me Podcast is the official podcast for the HBO special event, based on the 2015 book by Ta-Nehisi Coates and the 2018 stage adaptation conceived and directed by Kamilah Forbes, staged at the Apollo Theater. Each week, host and Executive Producer Susan Kelechi Watson weaves a tapestry of letters, reflections and dialogue from thought leaders and project creatives to extend the conversation, unpack the film, and relive key moments from the landmark work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamilah Forbes is an award-winning director and producer and serves as the Executive Producer of the World Famous Apollo Theater. In this episode, Kamilah and Erik speak about the Apollo's historic and current foundational role in American culture and the global Black community. They also discuss the Apollo's planned physical expansion, their evolution from a presenting house to a curatorial and residency non-profit venue working to develop a broader American canon, and the importance of getting comfortable with discomfort in this moment of historic change for cultural institutions.

On this episode of West of Broadway, Will Armstrong and Wendy Rosoff connect via ZOOM with Producer and Creator of Rock of Ages Musical to find out how he and the cast are doing and to learn about how this unexpected musical hit found it's way all the way to Broadway and back home to Hollywood. Matt Weaver and a tenacious team of creatives took a terrific idea and made it one of Broadways most successful and longest running hits of all time. In this very cool episode, Matt Weaver explains how he staffed and cast the show, found multiple theaters to mount and create the musical, amassed funding and sold the film rights to an unproven project all before opening on Broadway! We also learn how Matt and his team are working to hold things together during this pandemic and how COVID-19 has directly effected one of their beloved cast members. Matt even shares details about his next musical project with Dominique Morisseau, Ahmir Questlove Thompson, Camille A. Brown and Kamilah Forbes. "Soul Train" the musical is currently in development with an opening set for 2021! Rock of Ages Hollywood at the Bourbon Room is set to reopen as soon as the quarantine is lifted and life gets back to normal. Until then, keep up with the cast on Instagram at @RockofAgesHollywood! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For 85 years, the Apollo became a place that dreams came true, a place that legends performed, a beacon for the African American community in Harlem, NY. Executive Producer, Kamilah Forbes joins Carol Jenkins to discuss the future of the Apollo Theater.

In this weeks episode we have Kamilah Forbes, awarding winning producer and director, and Executive Producer of the Historic Apollo in Harlem. She  shares how and why she has taken on this role after running her own entity, her vision for the future, what motivates her every day and what becoming a mother taught her about herself.   Connect with  Kamilah Website: https://www.apollotheater.org Twitter: @Kamilahf She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield  Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud   You're invited to go to  shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of my ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E download.   To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirleymcalpineconsulting/ She’s Got Drive Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel @shirleymcalpine on Twitter:https://twitter.com/shirleymcalpine #shesgotdrivepodcast   

Leading the Charge | Azania chats with Kamilah Forbes by Azania Shangé

Theatre for Social Change: On December 17, 2012, SDCF and SDC hosted a discussion of Theatre for Social Change with guests Erik Ehn and Kamilah Forbes (Hip Hop Theatre Festival) moderated by SDCF Producing Director Ellen Rusconi. Erik Ehn, a playwright, director, and educator, produces the Arts in the One World conference yearly, is Current Director of Writing for Performance at Brown University, and a founder of the RAT movement. Kamilah Forbes is the Artistic Director of the Hip-Hop Theater Festival (HHTF), a non-profit presenter of new theater written by hip-hop generation artists through the lens of the urban cultural aesthetic. She is also a member of the Folger Shakespeare performance troupe, a co-founder of the Nommo Cultural Arts Camp for under-privileged youth in Kingston, Jamaica, and a director. They share thoughts on their own work, their varied audiences, the role of equitable partnerships in their work, and how they nurture emerging artists. Listen in as these passionate artists discuss their experiences in creating theatre that, at its core, is a vehicle for communication of social thought and transformation. Originally recorded - December 17, 2012. Running Time - 1:11:28 © 2012 SDCF

At SDCF on December 17, 2012, SDCF hosted a discussion of Theatre for Social Change with guests Erik Ehn and Kamilah Forbes moderated by SDCF Producing Director Ellen Rusconi. Listen in as they discuss their experience in creating theatre to explore social issues and communal events and in founding producing organizations to further this work.