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Artist, Performance, Play, U.S.

The New Black Fest Announces its 2017 Schedule

March 13, 2017March 13, 2017 Gary Anderson

A week-long festival called The New Black Fest has been organized for the purpose of “celebrating, advocating, and showcasing diverse and provocative work in a festival of Black Theater … Continue reading The New Black Fest Announces its 2017 Schedule

Artist, Performance, U.S.

An Interview with Director Jennifer L. Nelson

February 28, 2017February 27, 2017 Gary Anderson

Director Jennifer L. Nelson is interviewed by BroadwayWorld.com Continue reading An Interview with Director Jennifer L. Nelson

Artist, Awards & Recognition

Stars of FENCES win SAG Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress Awards

February 1, 2017February 1, 2017 Gary Anderson

Stars Washington and Davis wonbig at 23rd SAG Awards. Continue reading Stars of FENCES win SAG Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress Awards

Artist, Performance, Play

Viola Davis on her role in FENCES

January 13, 2017January 12, 2017 Gary Anderson

Award-winning actress Viola Davis talks about the role of Rose in FENCES. Continue reading Viola Davis on her role in FENCES

Artist, Performance, Play

MOONLIGHT Playwright to Lead Yale’s Playwriting Department

December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 Gary Anderson

Tarell Alvin McRaney named to head Yale’s Playwriting Department Continue reading MOONLIGHT Playwright to Lead Yale’s Playwriting Department

Artist, Performance, Play

Harlem 9 and Pregones Theater present 48 HOURS IN…EL BRONX

November 29, 2016November 29, 2016 Gary Anderson

6 Playwrights, 6 Directors, and 18 Actors unite in six 10-minute raw impressions of 6 Bronx sources and events. The short plays will be created over the span of 48 hours and performed live. Continue reading Harlem 9 and Pregones Theater present 48 HOURS IN…EL BRONX

Artist

Douglas Turner Ward & Woodie King Jr. added to Sidewalk of Stars.

November 15, 2016November 15, 2016 Gary Anderson

Two major founders of Black Theatre companies from the late 1960s and early 1970s will receive some well-deserved recognition on Wednesday, November 16 at 4:30 PM. Theater 80 will hold their Sidewalk Signing and Honors Ceremony recognizing Douglas Turner Ward, co-founder of The … Continue reading Douglas Turner Ward & Woodie King Jr. added to Sidewalk of Stars.

Artist, Performance, Play

Award-winning actor/playwright tells of his SUMMER IN SANCTUARY

November 8, 2016November 9, 2016 Gary Anderson

Peabody Award Winner Al Letson performs his poignant one-man show based on his experiences running a summer writing program for at-risk youth. Continue reading Award-winning actor/playwright tells of his SUMMER IN SANCTUARY

Artist, Performance, Play

Washington, Davis Become Oscar Frontrunners for FENCES

November 6, 2016November 10, 2016 Gary Anderson

Actors Denzel Washington and Viola Davis have been propelled into the lead in Oscar speculation. Both are considered a lock to receive nominations for their performances in Washington’s film adaptation of August Wilson’s FENCES. Some are saying the awards are theirs already. Continue reading Washington, Davis Become Oscar Frontrunners for FENCES

Artist, Performance, Play

Reviews are in for Harrison David Rivers’s SWEET.

November 6, 2016November 16, 2016 Gary Anderson

via Review: Sisters at War in “SWEET,” a Triangle Amid ’60 Tulmult The National Black Theatre opens its 48th season with the premiere of Harrison David River’s colorful play, Sweet. Making her NYC directorial debut is Raelle Myrick-Hodges. Sweet paints the lives of three Midwesterners … Continue reading Reviews are in for Harrison David Rivers’s SWEET.

Artist, Canada, Workshop

BTW invites Emerging Artists to apply for Grants and Awards

November 5, 2016November 25, 2016 Gary Anderson

BTW offers Grants & Awards to Young Artists Continue reading BTW invites Emerging Artists to apply for Grants and Awards

Artist

EBONY Power 100 includes Black playwright & actors

November 5, 2016November 7, 2016 Gary Anderson

Former HAMILTON Actors Leslie Odom Jr. and Reneé Elise Goldsberry join actress and playwright Danai Guerra (ECLIPSE) on Ebony Magazine’s EBONY Power 100 list celebrating the world’s most inspiring 100 African-Americans via EBONY Power 100 includes Black artists of the Theatre Continue reading EBONY Power 100 includes Black playwright & actors

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