Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre
Conrad Prebys Theatre Center

Illuminate: A Night at The Old Globe

Powered by Melanin MeetUps, Illuminate is a TED Talk–like series that connects the brightest minds and talents to have an open dialogue and share ideas for global action in the African American community. This June, Illuminate brings leading luminaries of artists and executives of theatre in San Diego for a two-day event at The Old Globe to answer the question “what steps can we take to rewrite the narrative to understand ourselves better and shape our identity in the arts industry for the 21st century?” Join like-minded individuals, executives, and artists for this rare event to develop a roadmap of change based on the greatest gift of all: human thought.

Notable alumni of Illuminate: U.S. Senator Cory Booker, President of the American Psychological Association Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis, and more.

Artist Speakers (June 29):

Amber St. James - Co-Founder of Sister of St. James Productions
Andréa Agosto - San Diego director & playwright
Kelsey O'Daniels - Founder of Black Dream Experiment
Kirk Brown - Founder of Melanin MeetUps

Executive Speakers (June 30):

Ahmed Dents - Performing Arts Administrator, Mainly Mozart
Dr. Amani Starnes - PhD in Theater and Performance Studies, Stanford University
Jamila Demby - Director of Equity & Inclusion, The Old Globe
Kian Kline Chilton - Artistic Producer, Diversionary Theatre