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Photo by Tiffany Judkins. Dorian Missick and Nija Okoro in August Wilson’s Two Trains Running.

Mission

Support Black Theatre is a service organization dedicated to capacity-building Black theatres, developing Black artists, and cultivating Black audiences in Los Angeles.

About SBT

Photo by Craig Schwartz. Kevin T. Carroll and Deidrie Henry in Ebony Repertory Theatre’s A Raisin in the Sun.

See. Create. Invest.

See, Create, and Invest. We chose these three words because they are multifaceted, active, and essential to the core of our mission. They enhance and expound the various ways by which we can all Support Black Theatre and facilitate an ecosystem which is vital to its growth and sustainability. We define these terms, on our terms.

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See

1: to support through attendance, showing up for each other
2: to make visible one another’s stories and strengths
3: to represent and reflect our people through the full expression of our culture and humanity

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Create

1: to bring art and relationship into existence
2: to forge new paths, new ways, and new models
3: to engage in imaginative methods of cross-fertilization and collaboration within our community

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Invest

1: to sow into one another and our community
2: to seek connection and cultivate relationships
3: to share resources, information, and inspiration

Community

Explore our listing of entities, curated to bring awareness and greater visibility to a flourishing community of Black theatres and Black theatrical organizations doing incredible work locally, nationally, and online.

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Ecosystem

Explore some of LA’s Black-owned, Black-led, and/or Black-focused businesses and organizations. We look forward to supporting, partnering, and building with these incredible Black entities.

Businesses Independent Contractors Cultural entities

Pictured: Chef Zach Thomas of Everytable and Chef John Cleveland of Post and Beam.

Resources

Useful information for the growth and development of Black artists and Black theatre companies.

Grants Beyond the Stage Literature

Vincent Terrell Durham and Donna Simone Johnson. Photo by Sheldon Botler.

Looking Ahead

As theatres reopen, Support Black Theatre will be in step. We look forward to a robust year of programming and productions throughout the community. Check out our Commitment to Artists statement and visit our Instagram page for more information on upcoming events or for a dose of artistic inspiration!

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Terrell Tilford, photo by Tiffany Judkins.

Happy 50Th Anniversary To The Billie Holiday Theatre! Located In The Heart Of Central Brooklyn, New York, The Country’s Largest Black Community In The Nation, The Billie Is One Of The Last Remaining Theatres Forged In The Black Arts Movement. The Mission Of The Billie Holiday Theatre Is To Provide Audiences With Complete And Authentic&Hellip;
Happy 50Th Anniversary To The Billie Holiday Theatre! Located In The Heart Of Central Brooklyn, New York, The Country’s Largest Black Community In The Nation, The Billie Is One Of The Last Remaining Theatres Forged In The Black Arts Movement. The Mission Of The Billie Holiday Theatre Is To Provide Audiences With Complete And Authentic&Hellip;
Happy 50Th Anniversary To The Billie Holiday Theatre! Located In The Heart Of Central Brooklyn, New York, The Country’s Largest Black Community In The Nation, The Billie Is One Of The Last Remaining Theatres Forged In The Black Arts Movement. The Mission Of The Billie Holiday Theatre Is To Provide Audiences With Complete And Authentic&Hellip;
Support Black Theatre’s New Works Pipeline Is Back Memorial Day Weekend!⁣ ⁣ Come For The Play. Stay For The Party.⁣ ⁣ 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟱𝗽𝗺 Is The 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 Of 𝙏𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙖 𝙏𝙖𝙮𝙡𝙖 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙟𝙖 𝙎𝙖𝙞 By Somebody Jones, Directed By Amy Harmon, And Featuring Chelsea Boyd, Faith Imafidon, Kacie Rogers, And Jaquita Ta’le.⁣ ⁣&Hellip;
Support Black Theatre’s New Works Pipeline Is Back Memorial Day Weekend!⁣ ⁣ Come For The Play. Stay For The Party.⁣ ⁣ 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟱𝗽𝗺 Is The 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 Of 𝙏𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙖 𝙏𝙖𝙮𝙡𝙖 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙟𝙖 𝙎𝙖𝙞 By Somebody Jones, Directed By Amy Harmon, And Featuring Chelsea Boyd, Faith Imafidon, Kacie Rogers, And Jaquita Ta’le.⁣ ⁣&Hellip;
Support Black Theatre’s New Works Pipeline Is Back Memorial Day Weekend!⁣ ⁣ Come For The Play. Stay For The Party.⁣ ⁣ 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟱𝗽𝗺 Is The 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 Of 𝙏𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙖 𝙏𝙖𝙮𝙡𝙖 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙟𝙖 𝙎𝙖𝙞 By Somebody Jones, Directed By Amy Harmon, And Featuring Chelsea Boyd, Faith Imafidon, Kacie Rogers, And Jaquita Ta’le.⁣ ⁣&Hellip;
Join Us For A Sbt-Moderated Performance Of Tanya Barfield’s 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙛 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚 (80 Mins) At The Road Theatre Company On 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝗽𝗺, Followed By A Discussion— &Quot;𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗿: 𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲&Quot;— Led By Sydney Rogers And Carene Mekertichyan! Bright Half Life, Directed By Amy&Hellip;
Join Us For A Sbt-Moderated Performance Of Tanya Barfield’s 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙛 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚 (80 Mins) At The Road Theatre Company On 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝗽𝗺, Followed By A Discussion— &Quot;𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗿: 𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲&Quot;— Led By Sydney Rogers And Carene Mekertichyan! Bright Half Life, Directed By Amy&Hellip;