

Trevor Noah hosts “Black Theater Night” for Broadway’s “A Strange Loop”
Last night Trevor Noah, comedian, author and acclaimed host of The Daily Show, hosted a “Black Theater Night” for the Tony-winning Best Musical A Strange Loop, complete with a hilarious and insightful cast talkback. The event was open to all theater lovers, but offered a special invitation to Black theatergoers. Continue reading Trevor Noah hosts “Black Theater Night” for Broadway’s “A Strange Loop”

“for colored girls…” ANNOUNCES FULL CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM
The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown (Once On This Island, Choir Boy, co-director and choreographer of Fire Shut Up in My Bones) has announced the full cast and creative team. Continue reading “for colored girls…” ANNOUNCES FULL CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM

Alice Childress at the University of Michigan
As difficult as it is for any play to go from page to stage, Black playwrights have had additional obstacles to overcome in that quest. Their work may not be seen as commercial enough to warrant the effort or the subject matter of their plays may be defined as too difficult to handle for a traditional theatergoing audience (TRANSLATION: white patrons). In a world where state legislatures draft bills to ban books and the teaching of American history accurately, warts and all, it’s hard to believe a Black writer who wishes to be represent the lives and thoughts of Black people has any chance at a career. So it stands to reason that during Women’s History Month we should marvel at the accomplishments of playwright Alice Childress. Continue reading Alice Childress at the University of Michigan

Black Theatre Matters is Back! 1st Episode of Season Two Drops February 3
Welcome to Black Theatre Matters! This podcast seeks to begin a conversation around the issues of importance to Black Theatre and about Black Theatre. Simply put, Black Theatre Matters. Catch the first episode of 2022 dropping on February 3rd. Here’s a teaser video to wet your appetite. Continue reading Black Theatre Matters is Back! 1st Episode of Season Two Drops February 3

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
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