Favorite thing Quote by Shonda Rhimes
“My favorite thing to do is rip the covers off a script when reading for writers to hire and make everybody read without names on the covers of the script. I can't tell you how many times my writers, women and men, will pick people of color and women much more often than they would with a cover on the script.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Hollywood Reporter, 2015
Removing identifying info from scripts reduces bias, leading to more diverse hiring decisions.
In simple terms: Blind script reading promotes fairness.
Key Takeaway
Adopt blind review processes.
Themes
diversity
inclusion
bias
hiring
fairness
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- casting directors
- talent agencies
- production meetings
- script workshops
Key Concepts
Blind recruitment
implicit bias
equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How might anonymity affect collaboration?
- What safeguards ensure quality remains high?
A Different Perspective
Blind methods may overlook contextual cues important for role fit.
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