Woodie King Jr.: The Loyal Helmsman Steering Black Theatre for Decades
A longtime colleague recalls his time working for and with the storied director and producer.
All Stories About Woodie King Jr.
This Month in Theatre History
Eugene O’Neill’s first full-length drama, Jane Fonda’s Broadway debut, the founding of 2 Canadian arts mainstays, and more.
Come By Bullins!
How the Philly playwright’s arrival in New York in 1968 changed the course of Black theatre in the U.S.
Civil Rights and the Blues: Where 2 Theatre Companies Found Their Voices
Inspired by the Federal Theatre Project and the Black Arts Movement, the New Lafayette Theatre and New Federal Theatre were hubs of both art and activism.
Woodie King Jr. and a Lifetime of Creation
The founder and artistic director of New Federal Theatre, who retired from the post in June, reflects on a storied, pathbreaking career.
Barbara Ann Teer Was Unapologetically Black
The founder of Harlem’s National Black Theatre strove to make art that would liberate and heal.
New Federal Theatre’s 2015 Season Dedicated to Amiri Baraka
The New York City theatre’s 46th season will include a revival of ‘Dutchman’ and the world premiere of Baraka’s final play, about W.E.B. DuBois.
Amiri Baraka: 1934-2014
A testament to the lengthy career of actor, Amiri Baraka.
Case Study: Woodie King Jr. & Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj (Directing & Producing)
Re-energizing the struggle to create exciting theatre for black audiences.
An Unlikely History: From ‘Raisin’ to the Present
The play’s original director, and a panoply of artists and scholars, reflect on the legacy and significance of Hansberry’s groundbreaking play.
