Routes to Roots 2024 – A South Asian Heritage project – Year 2
At Maya Productions, we believe in creating opportunities and breaking down barriers. We are proud to present our newest digital venture.
What is Inclusion Boost?
Inclusion Boost is our online careers toolkit designed to give key insights into the real life experience of working in theatre.
It showcases six theatre professional role models from global majority backgrounds.
It aims to demystify theatre processes, open up pathways into the industry for those currently underrepresented, and give everyone an insight into what it’s really like to build a career in theatre.
How was it made?
Partnering with Charter Schools North and East Dulwich, we worked directly with students to develop an engaging and accessible careers toolkit. Through surveys and workshops, we identified key areas of interest, including:
- Theatre roles and job opportunities students want to learn more about
- Essential questions they would ask industry professionals
- Digital formats that make content more accessible and engaging
We then interviewed six inspiring theatre professionals, who lived or worked in Southwark about their lives and careers, posing those questions and more.
How was it made?
We collaborated with six dynamic theatre professionals, each with a unique career journey and strong connections to Southwark:
- Annette Brook – Communications & Marketing Manager at First Story (Former Head of Marketing at Theatre Peckham)
- Male Arcucci – Set and Costume Designer
- David Furlong – Artistic Director of Exchange Theatre
- Nicola Chang – Composer, Sound Designer, and Musician
- Shanti Sarkar – Engagement Producer at Unicorn Theatre
- Malakaï Sargeant – Writer, Producer, Director, and Dramaturg
What’s in the toolkit?
The Inclusion Boost toolkit has inspiring content to help young people explore theatre careers:
Video Interviews – First-hand insights into success stories, personal journeys and challenges in the industry.
Biographies & Stories – Career Maps that show potential pathways to the industry.
Places to work – links to Southwark based companies and venues
Inclusion Boost has been actively tested and refined through career fairs and student feedback. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved:
What Students say
“The addition of mini videos with specific questions makes it easier to find relevant information.”
“The website is eye-catching and fun to use. It encourages me to learn more about drama and others’ experiences.”
“It does show me how wide the field is and how many options there are, which gives me confidence.”
Building the Future of Theatre
Join us in championing diversity in theatre. Explore Inclusion Boost today!
