Offscript: Jamil Jude Wants Playwrights to Come Home
For this episode, the editors talk to the artistic director of Atlanta’s True Colors Theatre about the city, the theatre, and the art form.
All Stories About Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company
True Colors Announces Next Narrative Monologue Competition
After years hosting a high school competition of works by August Wilson, the Atlanta theatre will produce a new featuring the work of contemporary Black playwrights.
The Drinking Gourd to Fill Up With New Plays by Black Authors
True Colors and the Hansberry Project have created a new commissioning program to address the dearth of Black work on American stages.
‘Find Joy in the Destruction of the Lie’
The complete text of speeches by Jamil Jude, Monique Holt, and Nikkole Salter that opened last week’s TCG 2020 virtual conference.
TCG Announces 14th Round of Fox Resident Actor Fellows
The 2020 cohort includes Ayanna Berkshire, Tonia Jackson, Stephen Wolfert, Leila Buck, Shannon Dorsey, and Moses Goods.
Crucial Connections: Theatre Facts 2018
The latest edition of TCG’s annual industry report finds theatres focusing on relationships.
True Colors Announces 2019-20 Season of ‘She Griots’
New artistic director Jamil Jude’s first season will include three productions authored by or focusing on women.
Education Director: Nikki Toombs
Toombs, who heads the education department at Atlanta’s True Colors, works to bring theatre to all kids.
Build and Maintain the Board
Recruiting and retaining people who will support your mission, but not take over your theatre, is key.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From a director of patron services in D.C. to a dramaturg in Illinois, here are some theatre folks you should have on your radar.
