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Adjoa Andoh Calls for Inclusive Casting Amid Trump DEI Cuts

4/26/2026

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Adjoa Andoh addressed the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, urging inclusive casting in theatre.
She missed two FA Cup semi-final matches to participate in the Folger’s director-residency programme.
Andoh warned that President Donald Trump’s 2024 election has triggered cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion programmes.
She co-directed Britain’s first all-women-of-colour production with a shaven-headed Black lead and co-directs Swinging the Lens, which uncovers marginalised histories.

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Adjoa Andoh addressed the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, urging inclusive casting in theatre.
She missed two FA Cup semi-final matches to participate in the Folger’s director-residency programme.
Andoh warned that President Donald Trump’s 2024 election has triggered cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion programmes.
She co-directed Britain’s first all-women-of-colour production with a shaven-headed Black lead and co-directs Swinging the Lens, which uncovers marginalised histories.