Transformative Power of the Theatre | Akin Babatunde | TEDxMountainViewCollege

This talk will explore the power of theatre to transform the artist and the audience. It will answer the questions: What is the magic of theatre? Can it stimulate hope and possibility? Can it change a life?
Mr. Babatunde’ is an accomplished actor, director, writer whose theatrical career spans the regional-off- broadway- to international stages of the world-film and T.V. He has been a resident company member of several prestigious theatrical institutions throughout the country and is a native of Brooklyn, New York. Although Mr. Babatunde’ has a national presence, he chooses Dallas as his artistic base and continues to mentor aspiring artists throughout the Dallas /Fort Worth Metroplex.
His one-man show he wrote along with his brother the celebrated Emmy award winning actor Obba Babatunde entitled, “Before the Second Set- a visit with Satchmo” had its world premiere at TBAAL and received critical acclaim at theaters across the country.
Mr. Babatunde’ holds a Masters of Arts degree in Humanities from the University of . Mr. Babatunde is an adjunct professor in Dallas County Community College District and other Universities.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@nicoleprice311]

This TED Talk is amazing and the stories the speaker offers, are great testimonies into the power of theater. Surprised this doesn't have more views; brought to tears.

[@curtisreid4845]

Blessings to you and your family Brother Akin Babatunde

[@mohamedelsayeed397]

Blessed are those who underscore n celebrate the edifying the enlightening the transforming nature of theatre!! God bless you Sir!

[@shalomibironke2131]

Virtues of Theatre Acceptance versus judgement Progress versus perfection Courage versus fear