This episode is sponsored by Signature Theatre's 'By The Way, Meet Vera Stark' by Lynn Nottage currently playing now until March 10th https://www.signaturetheatre.org/shows It's a brand new week and that means a brand new mark to hit! Drew returns to his chair alongside Donja and they are both joined by the star of Signature Theatre's 'By The Way, Meet Vera Stark' Jessica Frances Dukes. Listen in as they discuss what it means to have patience, Jessica's journey in the business, racism in the theatre(again), & more! Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their Broadway dreams. Email: OffBook@BroadwayBlack.com Twitter: @OffBookPodcast | @BroadwayBlack IG: @BroadwayBlack | @OffBookPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/broadwayblack2.0 www.BroadwayBlack.com