Frank Silvera Writers’ Workshop EST. 1973 Mission Statement: The Workshop has built a long, time-honored and prestigious reputation as a nationally and internationally removed playwrights’ development theatre for up-coming and established artists of all colors, sizes and shapes. History of Frank Silvera Writers’ Workshop The Frank Silvera Writers’ Workshop was founded in 1973 by playwright/director …
The Robey Theatre Company EST. 1994 Mission Statement: Robey’s mission is to foster a community of artists whose purpose is to write, develop and produce plays about the global Black experience. History of The Robey Theatre Company Founded in 1994 and incorporated in 1996, The Robey Theatre Company is the brainchild of co-founders, colleagues and …
Crossroads theatre company EST. 1978 Mission Statement: The Crossroads Theatre Company is dedicated to creating and producing professional theatre of the highest standards of artistic excellence that: Celebrates the culture, history, spirit and voices of the entire African Diaspora. Presents honest and positive portrayals of people of color from around the world. Provides a nurturing …
Ujima Company, INC EST. 1978 Mission Statement: Ujima Company Inc. (UCI) is a multi-ethnic and multicultural professional theatre whose primary purpose is the preservation, perpetuation and performance of African American theatre by providing working opportunities for established artists and training experience for aspiring artists. History of Ujima Company, Inc. Ujima Company, Inc. is comfortably settled …
North Carolina Black Repertory Company EST. 1979 Mission Statement: The North Carolina Black Repertory Company’s mission is to engage, enrich and entertain with innovative programming that resonates across the community and challenges social perceptions. History of North Carolina Black Repertory Company Founded in 1979 by Larry Leon Hamlin, the North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC …
Billie Holiday theatre EST. 1972 Mission Statement: Billie Holiday Theatre founder RestorationART promotes the rich legacy of the African and Caribbean Diaspora while using the arts as a vehicle for creative place-making, community enrichment and presenting art that seeks to strengthen democratic values, promote social justice and take on dialogues that inform and impact our …
Black theatre troupe EST. 1970 Mission Statement: The Black Theatre Troupe, Inc. has been providing training, employment and performance opportunities for multi-ethnic and under-served artists since 1970 and acts to make significant contributions toward fostering the arts, specifically theater, within the State of Arizona. It operates to enhance the cultural and artistic awareness of the …
AREna players, inc. EST. 1953 Mission Statement: Arena Players’ mission is to entertain, educate, and serve the Baltimore community. We nurture and give growth to new, emerging, and established artists through cross-cultural endeavors while boldly illuminating the African-American experience through the preforming arts. History of Arena Players Inc. Placeholder Placeholder Placeholder Placeholder Placeholder Placeholder Placeholder …
CULTURAL ODYSSEY EST. 1979 Mission Statement: Cultural Odyssey is a leading San Francisco touring ensemble committed to the creation of original work by artists of all cultures. The productions of Idris Ackamor and Rhodessa Jones have toured the world, building artistic, cultural, and political bridges on four continents.” History of Cultural Odyssey Placeholder Placeholder Placeholder …
National Black Theatre EST. 1968 Mission Statement: NBT’s core mission remains the same today as it was at the time of its founding: to produce transformational theatrical experiences that enhance African American cultural identity by telling authentic stories of the Black experience. Dr. Teer envisioned NBT as a means to educate, enrich, entertain, empower and …