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Powerhouse Emmy, Grammy and Tony nominated actor, producer and advocate Brandon Victor Dixon talks about playing historical figures, unpacking American mythologies and the responsibility of artists and all humans to become more socially conscious. His past works include Simba in The Lion King National Tour, Aaron Burr in Broadway's Hamilton, Berry Gordy in Motown, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, Ray Charles in Ray, and Harpo in The Color Purple. Other topics include Thanksgiving, Epsom salt and bunnies.
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The Risking Space is produced by Karla Mosely and Roxana Ortega in conjunction with Ammunition Theatre Company. For more on the company, check out https://www.ammunitiontheatre.com/.
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