“Welcome to Enter Stage Left. I’m your host, Yvette Monique Clark. This is the spot where we kick it about all things theatre — with veterans and newbies alike. From onstage, to backstage, and even under the stage, we’re talking stories, craft, and the passion that keeps the theatre world alive. So whether you're a performer, a crew member, or just a lover of the stage, you’re in the right place. Let’s get into it.”

On this episode of Enter Stage Left, Yvette Monique Clark sits down with performer, choreographer, director, and teaching artist Michael Anthony Sylvester for a powerful conversation about artistry, survival, leadership, and creating safe spaces in theater.

Michael shares how a public school theater program in Fort Worth, Texas changed his life, how Michael Jackson videos sparked his love  ...