Black History Month Legend – Lloyd Richards
Tony Award-winning director, educator, and administrator Lloyd Richards has cast a long shadow over the American Theatre through all of his achievement. In honor of Black History Month, Plowshares Theatre recognizes his contributions to the American Theatre. Continue reading Black History Month Legend – Lloyd Richards
White Supremacy is their True Religion
When a Trump supporter drags a large wooden cross around the Captol Mall as one did during the “Save America” Rally, I can understand the desire to explain what we saw on January 6th as having been influenced by Christianity. … Continue reading White Supremacy is their True Religion
Crossroads Welcomes South Africa’s Market Theatre
Laboratory; Showcases Excerpts of Two Original Works NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY – November 13, 2020 – Crossroads Theatre Company’s first Emerging Artists program of the 2020/2021 online season will focus on South Africa’s prestigious Market Theatre Laboratory. Offered on Crossroads’ … Continue reading Crossroads Welcomes South Africa’s Market Theatre
Black Theatre Matters S1E4: Black Lives, Black Words
Today, we’re going to devote the majority of the show to an interview with Black Lives, Black Words founders Reginald Edmund and Simeilia Hodge-Dallaway. BLBW is an international is an artistic movement that spans across countries and continents, in which Black narratives are told by – and in complete control of – Black Artists with the mission in mind to empower all audiences. Continue reading Black Theatre Matters S1E4: Black Lives, Black Words
Applications are Open for National Black Theater’s 2020-21 Soul Producing Residency
The National Black Theatre, founded by the late Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, is now accepting applications for its 2020-21 Soul Producing Residency. First launched in 2015, the Soul Producing Residency is a training ground for Black artists, working to “empower … Continue reading Applications are Open for National Black Theater’s 2020-21 Soul Producing Residency
Black Theatre Matters S1E3: The Master’s Tools
Welcome back! Here’s the rundown for today’s episode: In Segment #1 I’m going to answer last week’s Black Theatre trivia question and provide a little historical context. Then I’ll give you this week’s question. In Segment #2 I will introduce … Continue reading Black Theatre Matters S1E3: The Master’s Tools
…While Black
George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Ahmaud Arbery. Names added to a lengthy list of Black people whose lives have been taken at the hands of white policemen or former policemen. Lives lost with a complete disregard for being held accountable or … Continue reading …While Black
Black Theatre Matters S1E2: The New Normal
Welcome to Black Theatre Matters. This is a podcast that seeks to begin a conversation you around addressing issues important to Black Theatre and about Black Theatre. Simply put, Black Theatre Matters. Today, on our inaugural episode I want to … Continue reading Black Theatre Matters S1E2: The New Normal
Crossroads Theatre Company Co-Founder Lee Richardson Dies
Visionary, Leader in the Black Theatre Movement, Beloved Professor, Actor & Director NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY – May 26, 2020 – Lee Kenneth Richardson, Co-Founder of the Crossroads Theatre Company passed away Sunday May 24 at the age of 69. … Continue reading Crossroads Theatre Company Co-Founder Lee Richardson Dies
Black Theatre Matters S1E1:”Why?” A Teaser Episode
Welcome to Black Theatre Matters! I’m your host, Gary Anderson. This is a teaser episode where I take a moment to explain how this podcast came to be. After listening I invite you to like, follow, and subscribed to Black … Continue reading Black Theatre Matters S1E1:”Why?” A Teaser Episode
Plowshares Salons Go Online
In the coming weeks, Plowshares Theatre Company will begin developing it’s successful Salon series of audience engagement into a new online program. The idea is to share information from previous salons digitally with a new audience online while we await … Continue reading Plowshares Salons Go Online
Plowshares Theatre Company to Start “Black Theatre Matters” Podcast in May
Plowshares Theatre Company is jumping into the world of podcasting. The Detroit-based theatre is launching a podcast Monday, May 25 called “Black Theatre Matters,” which “explores the various production aspects, topics of interest and dynamics of Black Theatre. In other … Continue reading Plowshares Theatre Company to Start “Black Theatre Matters” Podcast in May
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