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Cynthia L. Dorsey (Co-Founder & Artistic Director) Is a highly accomplished multi-disciplinary artist who is committed to authentically representing communities of color on both stage and film.
Having earned her BA from Columbia College Chicago and her MA from Syracuse University, Cynthia's academic background is complemented by over two decades of experience as an arts educator. Her exceptional contributions in this realm led to a nomination for an Excellence in Theatre Education Tony Award, a testament to her impact and influence in shaping the next generation of artists.
Acknowledged for her outstanding achievements, Cynthia was selected for the 2022 Theatre Producers of Color cohort and honored as the 2022/23 Prince/TTLP Fellow, an accolade announced by Playbill. She currently serves as a Producing Fellow at P3 Productions and Creative Producer at Musical Theatre Factory. Cynthia was named a 2024 Women to Watch on Broadway by the Broadway Women's Fund.
In all her endeavors, it is Cynthia’s goal to liberate silenced stories of women of color from the page. Her work stands as a testament to the transformative power of art and its capacity to challenge, uplift, and inspire.
Learn more about Cynthia at cldorsey.com
Allycia Atania (Co-Founder & Consultant) is a multi veteran Casting Executive for Apple TV+ where she helped launch the casting department; in her current role, she provides oversight for 25 live-action and kids animated series including Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Servant, Acapulco, Pachinko amongst many others. Prior to joining Apple, Allycia served three years at Fox Entertainment in the Casting Department.
While there she worked on scripted and animatic pilots and series such as Empire, Star, and the Resident. On the independent side, she cast short films for Film Independent’s Project Involve, SoulFly Theatre Society, and other off-broadway projects. Her critically acclaimed short, Black Boy Joy, has won awards from Cannes, NAACP, and most recently, Telly Awards. She has also worked on the casting teams for NBCUniversal and Arena Stage for the Mead Center for American Theatre.