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
Access over Capitalism on Broadway
Jeremy O. Harris and his thought-provoking new work, Slave Play, has caused quite a stir since it premiered last November during the New York Theatre Workshop’s 2018-19 Season. That hasn’t stopped since the play moved to Broadway’s John Golden Theatre this … Continue reading Access over Capitalism on Broadway
CALL TO ACTION: Robert Macbeth, Founder of New Lafayette Theatre, threatened with homelessness
New Lafayette Theatre’s founder is threatened with eviction. Continue reading CALL TO ACTION: Robert Macbeth, Founder of New Lafayette Theatre, threatened with homelessness
Black Theatre Survey 2016-2017 Released
Beginning two years ago I traveled around the country, interviewing a number of Black Theatre artists and administrators and inviting about 70 Black Theatre organizations to participate in a study looking at the status of Black Theatre in North America. … Continue reading Black Theatre Survey 2016-2017 Released
