Closing the Great Divide
The success of Black artists should be good for Black theatres, but too often there’s a disconnect.
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The success of Black artists should be good for Black theatres, but too often there’s a disconnect.
The nation’s African American theatres are as various as the experiences and regions they represent, though they share some common goals and hurdles.
A new wave of Black playwrights has upended the myth of the singular genius, even as tokenism and constraining expectations persist.
Last fall’s International Black Theatre Summit looked for ways to capitalize on Black cultural success.
It took the worst news and deepest doubts of my life to lead me to my voice and my subject: exploring Black queer love.
Their partnership has brought Chicago some great theatre, once folks got past confusing their names.
North Carolina Black Repertory Company is preparing another can’t-miss biennial week of new work, networking, and mentorship opportunities.
The writer best known for ‘Black Girl’ discusses her long career, ranging from the Civil Rights era to today.
Known for her roles as knotty, contradictory women, the French icon plunges into her first American production with ‘The Mother’ at the Atlantic.
Spanish artist Lucía Miranda shares tales of the Magic City with adventurous audiences in the immersively intimate ‘I am Miami.’