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L.A. Black Creators Summit
July 26, 2025 • 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Support Black Theatre, The CRAFT Institute, and African-American Shakespeare Company present the first-ever
L.A. Black Creators Summit
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This one-night-only event includes an engaging community dialogue with Ruben Santiago-Hudson, a performance of Echoes of US directed by Michele Shay, a panel discussion with thought-leaders in our field, delicious food, fellowship, and more!
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LA Black Creators Opening Mixer
Come through early when doors open at 5:30pm to eat, connect and vibe with other local artists at this lively catered reception. Enjoy live music and an interactive lobby curation honoring our ancestors.
Community Conversation with
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Rituals in Black: Cultural Tools for Power Building
Tony Award winner and distinguished actor, writer, and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson sits down for a community discussion moderated by Support Black Theatre founding Executive Director, Sophina Brown. This timely dialogue explores how cultural rituals—inherited and reimagined—can be vehicles for resistance, and how our history informs strategies for power building today. We illuminate the enduring influence of Black creativity and communal care in shaping movements for justice and liberation.
Audience Q & A to follow!
Echoes of US
ECHOES OF US is a short series of curated monologues from writers spanning the African Diaspora including Pearl Cleage, Mfoniso Udofia, Richard Wesley, Erin Michelle Washington, Monica White Ndounou, Fati McKinnies, Gabrielle Jackson, and more! This creative expression of Blackness is a unique live experience that speaks to the evolving nature of our lived experiences and transcends across generations.
Featuring: Tina Lifford (Queen Sugar), Desean K. Terry (The Morning Show), Brent Jennings (All American), Sola Bamis (Mad Men), Henry Simmons (Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Joy DeMichelle (Snowfall).
Panel Discussion
Healing Through Activation: A Path Forward
Immediately following the performance, the incredible creators of Echoes of Us will discuss the mission, vision, and goals of this ever-evolving work. Join Dr. Monica White Ndounou (The CRAFT Institute), Michele Shay (Tony-nominated Actress and Director), and Sherri Young (African-American Shakespeare Company), as they reveal the exciting trajectory and future impact of this celebrated new work.
Moderated by Goldie E. Patrick.
Tickets on sale now! Limited seating available.
*Student & Senior rates for tickets upon inquiry. Please email: [email protected] for more information.
Groups of 10 People or More: $25