Diversity Initiatives

As the Studio for Performing Arts Director, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us on October 24, 2024 for the LA..

"On October 24, 2024, the vibrant Los Angeles arts scene will come alive at the Los Angeles Creatives Mixer, showcasing the talents of...

Both plays by Jonathan Rand follow Guy and Girl, pushed by meddling friends into absurd blind dates—a foot-reading psychic, a polygamist...

"Creatives in Los Angeles are in for a treat at the Los Angeles Creatives Mixer, featuring special performances by the LA Monologue & Song..

Thursday, October 24, 2024 | Join us for our next LOS ANGELES TV FILM CREATIVES MIXER with new and old friends, music and drinks!

Auditions are open for a variety of hilarious roles for adults ages 18 and up in the one-act comedy plays...

Oct. 16, 2024 | LA auditions are NOW OPEN for online submissions for adults of all ages; the top 20 performers will perform at Studio Fo...

The People Improve Theater partnered with "Saturday Night Live" to offer the "SNL Scholarship". This initiative focuses on engaging comedy..

The Groundlings Theatre & School's Diversity Scholarships are offered quarterly to Groundling students at all levels of the program, and are

Khalil LeSaldo has signed with BAC Talent Management for commercial and print representation after responding to our talent search notice...

Sapna Kumar has BOOKED a play with The Inkwell Theater after a casting referral from Walid and registering for our MENASA Diversity Showcase

Tayeb Jasoor has BOOKED a play with The Inkwell Theater after a casting referral from Walid and registering for our MENASA Diversity...

The third annual MENASA Diversity Showcase had a successful premiere with over 60 actors delivering powerful monologues.

"The recent MENASA Diversity Showcase, held last Saturday on YouTube, was a triumphant success!" - BroadwayWorld

"The MENASA Diversity Showcase is not just a response to the ongoing lack of diversity in Hollywood, but a powerful initiative..."

The MENASA Diversity Showcase is a unique and impactful initiative aimed at providing a platform for actors of Middle Eastern...

BroadwayWorld News 'Slam Diversity Scholarship Awarded' Photo Flash From Studio For Performing Arts LA's Monologue & Song Slam

"Studio For Performing Arts LA presented a diversity scholarship production of 'Check Please: Take 2,' directed by Walid Chaya.

Studio For Performing Arts LA member Tarek Zohdy shares a testimonial from the "2022 MENASA Diversity Showcase Virtual Open Call" with MAAC.

Over 65 actors of MENASA descent were virtually screened and performed for an exclusive television & film industry panel on April 30, 2022.