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    Hi reddit! I’m Kara Young. I’m in 2 films coming to theaters next month, IS GOD IS and I LOVE BOOSTERS. You may also know me from I’M A VIRGO or Broadway (PROOF, PURLIE VICTORIOUS, CLYDE’S, PURPOSE, COST OF LIVING). Ask me anything :)


    Hi reddit!

    I'm Kara Young.

    You may know me from Broadway. On the stage, I've acted in PURLIE VICTORIOUS, CLYDE'S, COST OF LIVING, PURPOSE, and currently co-star in PROOF alongside Ayo Edebiri. I've starred in Amazon's miniseries I'M A VIRGO and will also be in Boots Riley's I LOVE BOOSTERS out in May.

    My new movie, IS GOD IS, is out in theaters everywhere May 16 from Amazon MGM. It co-stars Erika Alexander, Janelle Monáe, Vivica A. Fox, and Sterling K. Brown.

    Synopsis:

    Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that pushes them to extraordinary lengths.

    Trailer:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgtdkuNFoKk

    Ask me anything! Back to answer your questions at 5 PM ET tomorrow (Tuesday 4/28).

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    Bio:

    Known for her dynamic roles on stage both on Broadway and off-Broadway, she has received various accolades, including two Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and an Obie Award. Having won the Tony Award in 2024 and 2025, she is the first Black actress to be Tony-nominated in four consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) for Best Featured Actress in a Play and the first African-American actress to win two consecutive Tonys.

    She won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play in two consecutive years for playing a naive former servant in the Ossie Davis satirical play Purlie Victorious (2024) and a pregnant lesbian in the Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play Purpose (2025). She was Tony-nominated for her roles as a sandwich maker in Lynn Nottage's play Clyde's (2022) and a caretaker in Martyna Majok's dramatic play Cost of Living (2023).

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    1. plantbay1428 on

      Kara, I’ve seen you multiple times and I’m so excited to support you at the movies! You’re amazing! Did you prepare for these roles any differently than you do for performing on stage?

    2. Just-Offer-5600 on

      After your amazing performance in Proof, you really take the time to connect and listen to each fan waiting to meet you outside. It means the world to your fans. How do you keep the energy for that and why is it important to you?

    3. TigerAffectionate672 on

      Hi, Kara! What was running through your head when, after 2 years of being nominated and not winning, you finally heard your name being announced as a Tony Award winner on your 3rd nomination?

    5. stellaforstarrr on

      It’s been so amazing watching your career take off in the theatre – I’ve seen every show you’ve done for years and it was so clear the first time I saw you in Clyde’s that you were about to be one of the theatre’s biggest stars. I got SO excited when I saw a trailer for Is God Is at AMC because it looks amazing and I can’t wait to see the world at large find out about Kara Young. Do you have a preference between working in theatre and film – are you more drawn to one? I hope you have an incredible career in the movies but I also hope I get to continue seeing you onstage for decades 🙂

    6. Temporary-Rice-8847 on

      Favourites films and directors?

      Which one working director you would like to work?

    7. Dry_Stress_9093 on

      You’ve been nominated for the same Tony four years in a row now (winning the past two), and could be nominated again this year. What have you learned about your relationship to institutions like the Tony’s through all these years of recognition?

    8. denim_skirt on

      I do think even have a question, just want to say how much I loved I’m A Virgo – you were amazing! – and that I cannot wait for I Love Boosters!

    9. lazytv8 on

      Hi Kara! I was wondering what was it about Is God Is that helped you decide to work on this film?

      I also heard that it was also initially a play before it became a film – had you seen Is God Is as a play before you worked on the film?

      Side note: I loved your performance in Purpose and I can’t wait to see you in Proof next week and in Is God Is when it comes out!

    11. Flashy-Witness-1725 on

      Hi Kara! I just saw you in Proof on Saturday (terrific work!) and on that same day a trailer for Is God Is was shown before a matinee movie I went to – had no idea I was getting a double dose!

      Was wondering about specific challenges performing live for an audience vs. working on set for a film and vice versa – does your process in approaching the work change?

    12. Dazzling_Trash1458 on

      Hi Kara, I love your work! Whats your process of understanding/becoming your character?

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