Thread by @latimesent, How coronavirus is halting the future of Hollywood diversityhttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-04-13/coronavirus-cbs-diversity-showcase-performers CBS Diversity Sketch [...]

CBS' annual diversity showcase is a vital platform for underrepresented performers. But coronavirus has interrupted the plans of this year's group.

CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase, designed to boost the chances of minorities seeking opportunities in Hollywood, has turned out graduates like @TiffanyHaddish & @NicoleByer.

Now, with Hollywood on hold, it's derailed the momentum of showcase hopefuls https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-04-13/coronavirus-cbs-diversity-showcase-performers

CBS' annual diversity showcase is a vital platform for underrepresented performers. But coronavirus has interrupted the plans of this year's group.

Jared Goldstein—featured in one of the showcase’s most outrageous sketches as a gay sex-ed teacher—went to “lots of meetings” following the showcase.

Now, "adapting to be a Zoom comedian & being an Instagram Live performer has provided challenges, honey!” https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-04-13/coronavirus-cbs-diversity-showcase-performers

Nabeel Muscatwalla made a strong impression at CBS' diversity showcase.

Soon after the show, he scored a role in a CBS comedy pilot, “Jury Duty.” But then, like other series, production on the show has halted https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-04-13/coronavirus-cbs-diversity-showcase-performers

These Hollywood hopefuls are left to face an uncertain future in an industry that — even in the best of times — has traditionally underrepresented women, people of color, queer and disabled people.

More from @GeBraxton: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-04-13/coronavirus-cbs-diversity-showcase-performers

CBS' annual diversity showcase is a vital platform for underrepresented performers. But coronavirus has interrupted the plans of this year's group.

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