Adara Bryan is a New York based actor, originally from Minnesota. In 2014 Adara made her NYC debut after being selected in a nationwide audition search to perform with Tony Award winning actor James Monroe Iglehart. Adara and Mr. Iglehart performed a duet in the first Celebrity Karaoke event held in the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square. 

 

Since moving to New York City in 2017 Adara has been seen as Inmate Jessica Trejas in Orange Is the New Black, she has performed in numerous in cabarets, including the NYC return of Kooman and Dimond's "Homemade Fusion", as a Top 6 Finalist in Natalie Weiss and Peter Dunn's "So You Think You Can Belt" Competition, and has originated the role of Addie Tate in the world premier of the new musical Brothers Wright by Colby J. Herchel

 

Diversity Recruiting in the Arts 

 

Adara also holds a career in recruiting in the Sports and Entertainment Space, having recruited in-house for professional sports teams (NHL and NBA), arenas, non-profits, and currently is on the recruitment team at NYRR for the largest marathon in the world, the NYC Marathon ! As a mixed-race actor Adara's passion lies in helping arts institutions in developing their overall diversity recruitment strategy, from their board, to their casting practices.  Growing up in the Midwest, she did not often see BIMPOC folks on stage, in creative teams, on boards, or in arts administration roles. She is committed to helping arts organizations diversify their staff, so that the folks telling diverse stories represent the communities they serve. 

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If you are a arts administrator who would like to create an inclusive diversity recruitment strategy, and are looking for a consultant please don't hesitate to contact!

 

 

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