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Category: U.S.

News story or event that takes place in or references the United States (U.S.)

Artist, Fund Development, Philanthropy, U.S.

United States Artists CEO Deana Haggag wages war against proposed NEA funding cuts

April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 Gary Anderson

Newly installed President and CEO of United States Artists (USA) Deana Haggag prepares to wage war on behalf of individual artists against proposed NEA funding cuts. Continue reading United States Artists CEO Deana Haggag wages war against proposed NEA funding cuts

Thoughts, U.S.

The Schomburg Center unveils several unseen pieces from the James Baldwin Archives

April 19, 2017April 20, 2017 Gary Anderson

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture recently unveiled several pieces from the James Baldwin Archives Continue reading The Schomburg Center unveils several unseen pieces from the James Baldwin Archives

Awards & Recognition, Performance, Play, U.S.

Lynn Nottage Wins 2nd Pulitzer Prize for Drama with her play SWEAT

April 18, 2017April 20, 2017 Gary Anderson

Lynn Nottage’s SWEAT Wins 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Continue reading Lynn Nottage Wins 2nd Pulitzer Prize for Drama with her play SWEAT

Performance, Play, U.S.

Lydia R. Diamond’s SMART PEOPLE makes D.C. debut

April 3, 2017April 4, 2017 Gary Anderson

Set against the 2008 election of Barack Obama, SMART PEOPLE explores the nature of cultural bias. Continue reading Lydia R. Diamond’s SMART PEOPLE makes D.C. debut

Business, Facility, U.S.

Crossroads Theatre Co. to take act “on the road” for two years

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 Gary Anderson

Beginning April 1, Crossroads Theatre Company will become a transient troupe as construction of a new peforming arts center takes place over the next two years at the current location. Continue reading Crossroads Theatre Co. to take act “on the road” for two years

Artist, Canada, Organization, Performance, U.S., UK

List of Black Theatre Groups 

March 27, 2017November 30, 2019 Gary Anderson

This is a series of listings for Black Theatre producing companies, presenters, individual artists and festivals from here and abroad. Black Theatre Companies Cultural and Presenting Organizations Solo Artists, Touring Companies & Festivals Non-U.S. Black Theatre Organizations Continue reading List of Black Theatre Groups 

Artist, Performance, Play, U.S.

Soul Singer Donny Hathaway’s battle with mental illness is explored in TWISTED MELODIES

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017 Gary Anderson

The tragic last days of Donny Hathaway are chronicled in the one-man show TWISTED MELODIES. Continue reading Soul Singer Donny Hathaway’s battle with mental illness is explored in TWISTED MELODIES

Fund Development, Opinion, Philanthropy, U.S.

Philanthropist says Philanthropy needs more “Black Anger.”

March 20, 2017March 19, 2017 Gary Anderson

Social entrepreneur Rodney D. Foxworth Jr. prescribes using “Black Anger” for nonprofit leaders. Continue reading Philanthropist says Philanthropy needs more “Black Anger.”

Festival, Performance, Special Event, U.S.

Soap Opera Celebrities picked to Co-Chair the 2017 National Black Theatre Festival

March 16, 2017 Gary Anderson

Organizers for the 2017 National Black Theatre Festival announced the schedule and its celebrity co-chairs, Anna Maria Horsford and Obba Babatundé. Continue reading Soap Opera Celebrities picked to Co-Chair the 2017 National Black Theatre Festival

Performance, Play, Staged reading, U.S.

Cherry Lane’s Mentor Project 2017 production ESAI’S TABLE makes casting announcement.

March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 Gary Anderson

Nathan Yungerberg’s new play ESAI’S TABLE announces the cast for it’s reading as part of Cherry Lane’s Mentor Project. Continue reading Cherry Lane’s Mentor Project 2017 production ESAI’S TABLE makes casting announcement.

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

Performance, Play, U.S.

Hit play NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN comes to Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.

March 10, 2017March 10, 2017 Gary Anderson

Christina Ham’s NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN chosen for Arena Stage’s 2017-18 Season. Continue reading Hit play NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN comes to Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.

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