Join CIPAConnects and Authentic Arts and Media as we delve into the world of producing through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In this interactive session led by Beatrice Thomas, you'll get to know your fellow creative producers as we explore the core principles and practices that shape your production flow. Through quick rounds of reflective questions, we'll identify the top 3 features of your producing practice, the values at its core, and the strategies you employ to ensure equity and inclusion. We'll also engage in a critical conversation about the inherent inequities in the world of creative production and what we can do to change them. Don't miss this chance to grow your connections and skills while fostering a more diverse and inclusive world of producing.

Beatrice Thomas is the multi-disciplinary artist, cultural strategist, social justice drag queen and creative producer behind Authentic Arts and Media. Whether through creative production, consulting or equity, diversity, and inclusion workshops, Mx. Thomas' focus is on uplifting and centering queer, transgender, and POC voices, with special attention to creating queer-inclusive programming. They are a pillar of Drag Queen Story Hour, having served as the board president of the national organization and the SF Bay Area Director. They serve on the national board of directors for the Association of Performing Arts Professionals and have been named a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist for 2020. Beatrice is also the producing artist and star of Black Benatar’s Black Magic Cabaret, a touring circus cabaret exploring cultural allyship and authenticity.