James Young
B.F.A., Musical Theatre, University of Michigan
Area(s) of Interest
Theatre, Video/Digital Media, Entrepreneurship
What are 1-2 of your most significant academic/extracurricular/work experiences?
I was recently in the popular off-broadway show Titanique.
What is your ideal job/role in about 10 years?
CEO of a Theatre Company
What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern?
I wanted to lead the charge in more representation in the arts administration field.
Favorite (song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition…)
RENT
What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)
Internship and connecting with The Garage
If you could have lunch with one person (living or dead), who would it be? And why?
Viola Davis because she is a constant advocate for equal pay and treatment for people of color.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
San Francisco
If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you choose to support?
Black Advocacy Coalition