Support Black Theatre presents Legacy Rising Monologue Competition
Support Black Theatre presents
Legacy Rising Monologue Competition
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Support Black Theatre is thrilled to invite you to the inaugural Legacy Rising Monologue Competition Finals, a powerful evening celebrating the next generation of young artists and the enduring brilliance of classic Black theatre.
Formerly August Wilson New Voices, Legacy Rising is our Los Angeles-based monologue competition celebrating the legacy of classic Black playwrights for high school students across Los Angeles County.
This year, eight remarkable high school finalists will take the stage to perform monologues from the works of four legendary playwrights:
August Wilson, Alice Childress,
Lorraine Hansberry, and Philip Hayes Dean.
Through their brave, timely, and deeply human plays, these writers changed the landscape of American theatre and gave voice to stories that continue to resonate across generations.
The highly anticipated Legacy Rising Monologue Competition is hosted for the third consecutive year by actress Ryan Michelle Bathe, known for standout performances in BET’s First Wives Club, This Is Us, Boston Legal, and The Endgame. Currently Bathe writes and produces the NAACP Image Award-winning podcast WE DON’T ALWAYS AGREE, which she hosts alongside her husband Sterling K. Brown.
Join us for an unforgettable evening led by a wonderful host, featuring an esteemed panel of celebrity guest judges, special moments of celebration, and a truly gifted group of students ready to honor the words, legacy, and revolutionary spirit of these iconic Black playwrights.
Step into a space rooted in culture, community, and the future of Black storytelling. The creative energy is going to be unmatched, and the room won’t be the same without you.
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The Legacy Rising Monologue Competition Finals culminates Support Black Theatre’s annual LA Black Creators Summit.
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