Lyndell McDonald’s academic interests include increasing diversity in technical theatre, diversifying works performed in collegiate theatre and dance programs and increasing workforce development opportunities through technical theatre education. Minorities are underrepresented in theatre and performing arts related jobs. He is developing a program that will introduce students to skills associated with technical theatre that can also lead to increased employment opportunities. In addition, he is working to create a playwrights of color initiative for higher education institutions. Once developed, the initiative would not only increase performance opportunities for minority students, but will enhance the literary and artistic landscape at participating institutions. A subsequent goal of the initiative is to increase BIOPIC artists in tenure track positions at colleges and universities. Through this initiative we can help create a more inclusive environment on collegiate campuses.