Director Jarvis Green Sets Stage for new Black Theater Festival
Director Jarvis Green sets stage for a new Black Theatre Festival. Continue reading Director Jarvis Green Sets Stage for new Black Theater Festival
Nicholas Brothers celebrated in MY BROTHER’S KEEPER at Black Ensemble Theater
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
UC-San Diego Professor Nadine George-Grave says ‘Performance is not benign.’
UCSD Professor says “performance is not benign” when discussing the impact of the minstrel show on American culture. Continue reading UC-San Diego Professor Nadine George-Grave says ‘Performance is not benign.’
“35-20-5” Celebrates 3 Black Theatres in Denver
This year, The SOURCE Theatre company invites Colorado’s theatre community to join them in celebrating a landmark in theatre history! 2017 marks the 35th anniversary of the founding of Eulipions, the 20th anniversary of the founding of Shadow Theatre Company, and the 5th anniversary of The SOURCE Theatre Company. Eulipions, Shadow and The SOURCE have all continued the artistic legacy first established by the Denver Black Arts Company in 1976, which launched the theatrical careers of Denver theatre icons such as Jo Bunton Keel, Jeffrey Nickelson, donnie l. betts & Hugo Jon Sayles- all of whom have preserved the culture … Continue reading “35-20-5” Celebrates 3 Black Theatres in Denver
Forgotten Actor’s Fight for Respect featured in “N”
Charles Gilpin’s struggles with Eugene O’Neill are staged in “N.’ Continue reading Forgotten Actor’s Fight for Respect featured in “N”
British Critic claims UK Theatre is “actively racist.”
British actor calls UK Theatre “actively racist.” Continue reading British Critic claims UK Theatre is “actively racist.”
HOBO KING gets its World Premiere in Chicago
Congo Square premieres Javon Johnson’s HOBO KING Continue reading HOBO KING gets its World Premiere in Chicago
History Center exhibit recognizes Penumbra Theatre during its 40th Anniversary Season
St. Paul’s Penumbra Theatre, one of our most influential Black Theatre companies, is being recognized for their decades-long fight for greater representation of African American life on America’s stages. This being the Company’s 40th Anniversary Season it’s contribution as a … Continue reading History Center exhibit recognizes Penumbra Theatre during its 40th Anniversary Season
Nambi E. Kelley new adaptation of NATIVE SON gets California Premiere
<p><a href=”https://vimeo.com/195488403″>“Native Son” playwright Nambi E Kelley</a> from <a href=”https://vimeo.com/marintheatrecompany”>Marin Theatre Company</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p> Click here for more information Continue reading Nambi E. Kelley new adaptation of NATIVE SON gets California Premiere
Stars of FENCES win SAG Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress Awards
Stars Washington and Davis wonbig at 23rd SAG Awards. Continue reading Stars of FENCES win SAG Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress Awards
August Wilson & the meaning of his work today
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
MOTOWN wins big at NAACP Theatre Awards
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL received an impressive 11 nominations in the Equity Theatre category, winning 4 awards. Continue reading MOTOWN wins big at NAACP Theatre Awards
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