The Elizabeth Sanchez Quinoñes Committee for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Elizabeth Sanchez Quinoñes

May 15, 1987 – April 14, 2025

Elizabeth Sanchez Quinoñes was a vibrant actress and visionary of equality who founded The Studio Players Diversity & Inclusion Committee in 2020. Through a series of honest, thoughtful conversations with BIPOC, neuro-diverse, blind, and deaf theatre artists, she built bridges within our community that have changed the face of our creators, our leadership, and our audiences. We rename this committee in her honor as a sign of our appreciation for her extraordinary work and our commitment to continuing it.

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Idris Talbot – Chair

Idris Talbot is a seasoned stage actor having appeared in productions at Studio Players, Chatham Playhouse, The Barn, InterACT and other companies. Appearing in notable roles in Sweat, Superior Donuts, Lobby Hero, This is Our Story, and more.

Idris has built a strong local presence, contributing to community theater with performances, insight, and information that engage the community.

Elizabeth Quinones

In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Sanchez Quiñones

After first joining Studio Players as a costume manager for our 2016 production of Stage Kiss, Elizabeth Sanchez Quiñones quickly blossomed into one of our finest actors and most dedicated leaders– gracing our stage in numerous productions including Vanya, Sonia, Masha & Spike; Jake’s Women; A Seusified Christmas Carol; and Almost Maine. However it was…

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AAPI 2024

Studio Players Reaffirms Our Commitment to DEI

Despite recent challenges to DEI efforts at the federal level, Studio Players remains unwavering in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Since embarking on this journey in 2020, we have experienced unprecedented growth, welcoming artists from all backgrounds onto our stage, behind the scenes, and within our leadership. We have witnessed firsthand the transformative…

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AAPI 2024

DEI Update: Summer 2024

Hello from the Studio Players DEI Committee! We have seen a great deal of growth in the area of DEI at Studio this year, and we are so excited to share our successes as we continue to grow and evolve as a company.  First and foremost, we want to welcome our new DEI co-chair, Idris…

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DEI committee a the AAPI festival
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