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Category: Performance

Theatrical programming

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

Performance, Play, U.S.

Chicago’s Windy City Playhouse presents Sassy and Satirical BOOTYCANDY

February 21, 2017February 19, 2017 Gary Anderson

Robert O’Hara’s BOOTCANDY reveals insights to life growing up gay and Black. Continue reading Chicago’s Windy City Playhouse presents Sassy and Satirical BOOTYCANDY

Festival, Performance, U.S.

Director Jarvis Green Sets Stage for new Black Theater Festival

February 20, 2017February 19, 2017 Gary Anderson

Director Jarvis Green sets stage for a new Black Theatre Festival. Continue reading Director Jarvis Green Sets Stage for new Black Theater Festival

Performance, Play, U.S.

Nicholas Brothers celebrated in MY BROTHER’S KEEPER at Black Ensemble Theater

February 17, 2017February 17, 2017 Gary Anderson

Chicago’s Black Ensemble Theater premieres new play covering the lives of The Nicholas Brothers. Continue reading Nicholas Brothers celebrated in MY BROTHER’S KEEPER at Black Ensemble Theater

Performance, Play, U.S.

Forgotten Actor’s Fight for Respect featured in “N”

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017 Gary Anderson

Charles Gilpin’s struggles with Eugene O’Neill are staged in “N.’ Continue reading Forgotten Actor’s Fight for Respect featured in “N”

Performance, Play, U.S.

HOBO KING gets its World Premiere in Chicago

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017 Gary Anderson

Congo Square premieres Javon Johnson’s HOBO KING Continue reading HOBO KING gets its World Premiere in Chicago

Performance, Play, U.S.

Nambi E. Kelley new adaptation of NATIVE SON gets California Premiere

February 11, 2017 Gary Anderson

<p><a href=”https://vimeo.com/195488403″>&ldquo;Native Son&rdquo; playwright Nambi E Kelley</a> from <a href=”https://vimeo.com/marintheatrecompany”>Marin Theatre Company</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a&gt;.</p> Click here for more information Continue reading Nambi E. Kelley new adaptation of NATIVE SON gets California Premiere

Performance, Play, Thoughts, U.S., Vision

August Wilson & the meaning of his work today

January 13, 2017January 13, 2017 Gary Anderson

What does August Wilson 20th Century Cycle say to us today in the first quarter of the 21st Century? Continue reading August Wilson & the meaning of his work today

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

Performance, UK

The Rise in Black Theatre,…in the UK?

December 1, 2016December 2, 2016 Gary Anderson

Over the last few years England has seen a rise in the number of plays featuring Black talent in the country’s theatres. Plays written, produced and directed by playwrights of African descent, as well as the number of producing organizations primarily focused on … Continue reading The Rise in Black Theatre,…in the UK?

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

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