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SUMMARY:The Robey Theatre Company’s Advanced Scene Study Workshop Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Robey Theatre Company’s\nAdvanced Scene Study Workshop\nClick here for more info!\nLed by the Robey Theatre Company’s award-winning Producing Artistic Director\, Ben Guillory\, this rigorous ten-week workshop is designed for experienced actors committed to deepening their craft and elevating their performance. \nParticipants engage in intensive scene work while honing essential theatrical disciplines—including voice\, speech\, movement\, script analysis\, and the exploration of human behavior. The workshop provides a collaborative space to take creative risks\, strengthen technique\, and bring greater truth and nuance to the stage. \n  \nApply Today!\nEmail a Headshot & Resume to The Robey Theatre Company at office@therobeytheatrecompany.org \nYou will be contacted for an audition. Before you commit to the workshop\, please check your schedule\, as scene partners will depend on you to be available and in attendance. You can pay the fees once the producing artistic director confirms your invitation to the workshop. \nSpace is Limited. \n  \nMeets on Monday Nights 7-10pm. \nThe workshop fee is $500. Please do not make the payment until you’ve been confirmed for the workshop by a Robey representative.
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/the-robey-theatre-companys-advanced-scene-study-workshop-summer-2026/
LOCATION:Victory Theatre Center\, 3326 W Victory Blvd.\, Burbank\, CA\, 91505\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Robey Theatre Company’s Playwright’s Lab Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Robey Theatre Company’s\nPlaywright’s Lab\nwith Reginald Edmund\nClick here for more info!\nThe Robey Theatre Company’s Playwright’s Lab is a creative incubator dedicated to the art of storytelling and the development of high-quality\, original plays. With a strong emphasis on collaboration\, the Lab is designed to inspire artistic growth through guided discussions\, one-on-one dramaturgical support\, and staged readings. \nFacilitated by The Robey Theatre Company’s Resident Dramaturg\, Reginald Edmund\, this ten-week program—held on Saturdays; offers weekly group sessions and individual meetings tailored to each writer’s goals. Through writing prompts\, explorations of structure and form\, targeted assignments\, and readings of both new and established work\, playwrights are encouraged to take creative risks\, refine their voice\, and deepen their craft. \nAt its core\, the Playwright’s Lab nurtures new work that explores and amplifies the global Black experience\, providing a supportive space for playwrights to ask bold questions\, experiment with ideas\, and shape stories that resonate. \nSubmit Today!\nIf you would like to be considered for the lab\, please email office@therobeytheatrecompany.org the following: \n– an original writing sample of a scene\, one-act play\, or essay \n– resume \n– contact information \n  \nThe lab fee is $250. Please do not make the payment until you’ve been confirmed for the workshop by a Robey representative.
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/the-robey-theatre-companys-playwrights-lab-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Pearl Cleage’s Angry\, Raucous\, and Shamelessly Gorgeous
DESCRIPTION:Geffen Playhouse\, in association with Black Rebirth Collective\, presents\nAngry\, Raucous\, and Shamelessly Gorgeous\nWritten by Pearl Cleage\nDirected by LaTanya Richardson Jackson\nClick here for tickets!\nAnna Campbell is a trailblazing actress flush with accolades but short on cash. After returning to the U.S. to stage a career-defining comeback\, she collides with a new generation that challenges her past\, her politics\, and her place in the movement. Award-winning playwright Pearl Cleage (Blues for an Alabama Sky) teams up with Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson (The Piano Lesson) to deliver a sharp-witted and soulful new comedy about art\, activism\, and aging on your own terms. \nThis production is made possible\, in part\, by support from Cast Iron Entertainment. \nAge Recommendation: 12+. All Geffen Playhouse productions are intended for an adult audience; children under 10 years of age will not be admitted. \n 
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/pearl-cleages-angry-raucous-and-shamelessly-gorgeous/
LOCATION:Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at Geffen Playhouse\, 10886 Le Conte Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024
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SUMMARY:Black Partners Appreciation Night for Angry\, Raucous\, and Shamelessly Gorgeous by Pearl Cleage
DESCRIPTION:Geffen Playhouse\, in association with Black Rebirth Collective\, presents\nBlack Partners Appreciation Night\nfor Angry\, Raucous\, and Shamelessly Gorgeous\nClick here for tickets!\nIn the spirit of Broadway’s Black Out Nights\, Black audiences are welcomed to experience this soulful Black comedy alongside passionate community partners in a celebratory environment. 100% of single ticket proceeds will benefit our partner organizations\, and there’s a party—with a DJ\, desserts\, and drinks post-show! \n \n  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS\nFRIDAY\, JUNE 26\, 2026 \n8:00 PM \nPerformance of Angry\, Raucous\, and Shamelessly Gorgeous \n10:00 PM \nAfter Party with DJ\, Desserts & Drinks \nBENEFITTING PARTNERS\n100% of single ticket proceeds from Black Partners Appreciation Night on June 26\, 2026 will benefit four community partners: The Black Creators Collective\, Black Girl Magic Creative Series\, Black Rebirth Collective\, and The Society\, Inc. LA Chapter. When selecting your seats\, you may choose to benefit a single organization\, or select “Share With All” to have ticket proceeds shared equally among all organizations.
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/black-partners-appreciation-night-for-angry-raucous-and-shamelessly-gorgeous-by-pearl-cleage/
LOCATION:Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at Geffen Playhouse\, 10886 Le Conte Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024
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SUMMARY:The Robey Theatre Company presents What Had Happened Was…
DESCRIPTION:The Robey Theatre Company\, in association with Los Angeles Theatre Center\, presents a staged reading of\nWhat Had Happened Was…\nWritten by Reginald Edmund\nDirected by Ben Guillory\nClick here to RSVP for FREE!\nWhat Had Happened Was… follows Marcellus “MRT” Turner\, a passionate Los Angeles City Councilman and community advocate determined to create meaningful change for the people he represents. Told through a documentary-style blend of interviews\, memories and reflections\, the play traces MRT’s personal and political journey—from his early relationship with AV\, the woman who becomes his wife\, inspires and loves him\, to his rise as a public figure fighting for his community. \nWhen a powerful university expansion threatens to displace longtime residents and reshape the neighborhood\, MRT must decide how far he is willing to go to defend the people who trusted him. As he challenges powerful institutions and navigates the complicated world of politics\, he is forced to confront questions about progress\, power\, loyalty\, and the sacrifices required to stand by one’s values while dealing with the deceit and hypocrisy with some in leadership positions. \nThrough the voices of those closest to him—his wife\, family\, allies\, and opponents—the play examines the tension between personal ambition and public responsibility. What Had Happened Was… is a story about love\, community\, and the difficult choices that come with fighting for justice in a world where change is never simple\, and integrity can at times be at a minimum. \nCommissioned by The Robey Theatre Company. \n  \nFree Admission with RSVP! Email: office@therobeytheatrecompany.org
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/the-robey-theatre-company-presents-what-had-happened-was/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Theatre Center\, 514 S. Spring St.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013
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SUMMARY:Amazing Grace Conservatory’s Summer Conservatory 2026
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Enrollment Open! 🎉\nClick here for more info and to register!
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/amazing-grace-conservatorys-summer-conservatory-2026/
LOCATION:Amazing Grace Conservatory\, 2401 W. Washington Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90018
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SUMMARY:WGSAC’s Art & Jazz Mini Camp
DESCRIPTION:William Grant Still Art Center’s\nArt & Jazz Mini Camp\nClick here for more info!\nThis summer\, the William Grant Still Arts Center’s beloved Art & Jazz Summer Camp returns and registration is now open!\nAs the WGSAC continues to rebuild and grow following recent construction and staff updates\, this year’s program offers a more intimate camp experience while still delivering the creativity\, culture\, and community families have come to love. \nEarly registration is strongly encouraged\, as space will be limited. \n  \nRegistration Link: https://forms.gle/JUuxJtAo75uw9ucZ7\nFrom July 6 through July 31\, children ages 7 – 12 will immerse themselves in art\, music\, and movement in a historic and inspiring environment. Through hands-on activities\, creative exploration\, and community connection\, campers will build confidence\, express themselves\, and create lasting summer memories. \n  \nHighlights include:\n• Multi-arts classes \n• Visual art\, music and movement exploration \n• Creative community building \n• And a preview of WGSAC’s full summer camp experience to come! \n  \nFor more information\, contact wgsarts@lacity.org or call 323-734-1165.
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/wgsacs-art-jazz-mini-camp/
LOCATION:The William Grant Still Arts Center\, 2520 S West View St.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
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SUMMARY:Mexodus by Brian Quijada & Nygel D. Robinson
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Playhouse presents\nMexodus\nWritten & Performed by Brian Quijada & Nygel D. Robinson\nDirected by David Mendizábal\nChoreographed by Tony Thomas\nClick here for tickets!\nMexodus – the New York Times Critic’s Pick new musical created and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson – comes straight from New York to the Playhouse stage this summer. This electrifying experience explores a hidden chapter of the Underground Railroad – one that moved south\, by crossing the Rio Grande toward liberation in Mexico. This groundbreaking musical amplifies the story of a freedom seeker and an unlikely ally as they forge a remarkable bond that transcends borders. It’s history remixed. It’s a ride you won’t want to miss. \n  \nAccess Performances\nOpen Captioning\nGuests who enjoy open captioning may request to be seated in view of a video screen with text descriptions synchronized to the onstage action designed for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Open Captioned performance of Mexodus will be on Sunday\, July 26\, 2026 at 2:00 PM. \nAudio Description\nJoin this access performance to enjoy the audio description service. The service includes verbal descriptions of actions\, costumes\, scenery\, and other visual elements of the production and is designed for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Guests may request a listening device to hear live audio descriptions. Audio description is available in all seating locations. If you would like to hear the pre-show notes\, please be in your seat 15 minutes before showtime. Audio Described performance of Mexodus will be on Sunday\, July 26\, 2026 at 2:00 PM. \nChildcare\nPasadena Playhouse is making it easier for parents to come to the theatre by offering onsite childcare during the 2 PM performance of Mexodus on Saturday\, July 18. Children ages 5 through 12 will enjoy a theater workshop with trained teaching artists onsite at Pasadena Playhouse while parents enjoy the performance. Age-appropriate activities inspired by the play will allow kids to explore their creativity and introduce them to the world of theatre. The cost is $25 per child and doesn’t include performance tickets. \nPay What You Can\nLimited Pay What You Can tickets for select performances of Mexodus are available\, starting at $10 per ticket! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSpecial Event: Free Dance Workshop\n \nOn June 27th\, join a free community ResisDANCE workshop led by the fabulous Raquel Horsford! \nIn this all-levels workshop\, you’ll learn choreography\, connect to your body\, and discover something new. \nNo RSVP or dance experience required! Come down to the Pasadena Playhouse and get ready to move your body to the beat!
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/mexodus-by-brian-quijada-nygel-d-robinson/
LOCATION:Pasadena Playhouse Theater\, 39 S. El Molino Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
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SUMMARY:Support Black Theatre presents LA Black Creators Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:LA Black Creators Summit 2026\nSupport Black Theatre’s annual Los Angeles Black Creators Summit\, presented in partnership with Ebony Repertory Theatre\, is back!\nJoin us July 10 & 11 for our annual gathering of Black artists\, leaders\, and culture workers as we connect\, strategize\, and celebrate our collective artistry.\n \n✨ FRIDAY EVENING\, JULY 10\, 2026 ✨\n \nFriday night honors the 30th anniversary of The Ground On Which I Stand as we explore the evolution of Black theatre and its continued importance as a cultural\, artistic\, and civic institution. \nHeadlining the conversation is Stephen McKinley Henderson\, one of the most celebrated actors working today. Henderson’s distinguished career includes acclaimed performances in Fences\, Dune\, Lady Bird\, Civil War\, and A Man on the Inside\, along with decades of groundbreaking work on the American stage. \n  \n✨ SATURDAY\, JULY 11\, 2026 ✨\n \nSaturday’s programming begins with the first public presentation of findings from Support Black Theatre’s inaugural State of Black Theatre in L.A. Report\,offering a first-of-its-kind look at the Black theatre ecosystem in Los Angeles and providing insight into opportunities\, challenges\, and future growth. This community discussion is led by SBT Director of Education and Research\, Dr. Gregory A. King\, and SBT Founder and Executive Director\, Sophina Brown. \n \n \nSaturday Summit programming continues with a television and film panel featuring an inspiring lineup of creators and industry leaders\, including Anthony Hemingway\, Charles Murray\, Tani Marole\, and Aleshea Harris. \nEmmy Award-winning director Hemingway’s credits include Netflix’s Forever\, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story\, Power\, Underground\, The Wire\, Empire\, Treme\, and Red Tails. Murray’s showrunner and executive producer credits include of Netflix’s True Story\, Amazon Prime’s Outer Range and is known for his work on Luke Cage and Sons of Anarchy. Marole joins the conversation fresh off the success of Netflix’s Nemesis\, which he co-created alongside Courtney A. Kemp and serves as co-showrunner. And award-winning playwright\, television writer\, and filmmaker Harris comes in as critics and audiences continue to praise her directorial debut with Is God Is\, which she also wrote and produced under Amazon MGM’s prestigious Orion label. \nTogether\, the panelists will discuss the realities facing Black creators in a rapidly evolving entertainment landscape\, examining strategies for sustainability\, ownership\, opportunity creation\, and artistic resilience during this period of significant industry changes. \n \nSaturday afternoon\, Emmy Award-winning artist Chris Webb performs his incredible solo piece\, The End of Black Excellence\, directed by Tyrone Davis. The End of Black Excellence follows a man who just may be the first Black person born without “Black excellence.” In his attempt to prove this theory wrong\, he puts on an (ever-failing) solo show to prove his worth\, value\, and connection with the elusive excellence that he craves. \n \nIn one of the Summit’s most anticipated artistic moments\, award-winning playwright and actor June Carryl will present a first look at her celebrated play The Good Minister From Harare\, recipient of the Saroyan/Paul Human Rights Playwriting Prize. The excerpt will serve as both a showcase of this brave new work and a launch pad for a larger conversation about the importance of new play development as it relates to the future of Black theatre. \nThis community dialogue will be led by Tony-nominated and award-winning playwright\, Dominique Morisseau\, known for her outstanding work including Pipeline\, Skeleton Crew\, Ain’t Too Proud\, Confederates\, and the upcoming Broadway production Mix and Master\, starring Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Kara Young. \n  \n \nSaturday evening will conclude with the Legacy Rising Monologue Competition. Celebrate Los Angeles County’s next generation of artists as eight outstanding high school performers bring to life the works of theatrical legends Lorraine Hansberry\, Alice Childress\, Philip Hayes Dean\, and August Wilson. Our 2026 finalists (from left to right\, top row then bottom row): Ny’kell Hightower\, Nehanda Gaines\, Zara Di Lao\, Samara Johnson\, Jayden Hall\, Donnivan Brandon\, Lua Manhanga\, and Rodney L. Jones III. \n \nThe 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. \n  \nStep 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!\n \nLimited Community Access tickets are available for students and artists facing economic barriers. Email contact@supportblacktheatre.org.
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/support-black-theatre-presents-la-black-creators-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Nate Holden Performing Arts Center\, 4718 W Washington Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016\, United States
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SUMMARY:Support Black Theatre presents Legacy Rising Monologue Competition
DESCRIPTION:Support Black Theatre presents\nLegacy Rising Monologue Competition\nClick here to secure your FREE tickets today!\n  \nSupport 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. \nFormerly 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. \n  \n \n  \nThis year\, eight remarkable high school finalists will take the stage to perform monologues from the works of four legendary playwrights: \nAugust Wilson\, Alice Childress\,\nLorraine Hansberry\, and Philip Hayes Dean.\nThrough 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. \n  \n \n  \nThe 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. \n \nJoin 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. \n  \n \n  \nStep 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.\nSECURE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! 🎭\nWe hope to see you there!\n  \nThe Legacy Rising Monologue Competition Finals culminates Support Black Theatre’s annual LA Black Creators Summit.\nClick here for more information on the entire weekend of incredible programming!
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/support-black-theatre-presents-legacy-rising-monologue-competition/
LOCATION:Nate Holden Performing Arts Center\, 4718 W Washington Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bottle Tree Theatre Company presents The Cicada: “Alright Now”
DESCRIPTION:Bottle Tree Theatre Company presents\nThe Cicada\nClick here to RSVP!\nA monthly storytelling collective uplifting Black voices through personal narrative\, music\, and folklore. Inspired by the cicada’s ancestral return song\, this program centers lived experience\, memory\, and cultural legacy—offering space for community healing\, joy\, and reflection. \n 
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/bottle-tree-theatre-company-presents-the-cicada-alright-now/
LOCATION:Lore Leimert Park\, 4334 Degnan Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T200000
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SUMMARY:Black Girlz Productions presents Love Letters to Black Women
DESCRIPTION:Black Girlz Productions presents\nLove Letters to Black Women\nCurated by Shaneisha Dodson\n*Community *Culture *Soul\nClick here for tickets!\n\nA day to celebrate and uplift Black women with love\, stories\, and positive vibes.\nJoin an uplifting in-person event celebrating the strength\, beauty\, and brilliance of Black women. It’s all about heartfelt stories\, deep connections\, and sharing some love in a relaxed\, welcoming space. Come ready to be inspired\, uplifted\, and part of a powerful community experience! All are welcome. \n*Reading of monologues/letters\, a distinguished panel and comedy. \n  \n2026 Monologues/Letters\nA Proper Ode to Black Women – Chanel Spellman Timmons \nCornrows – Nola Adepoju \nGenius – Kenndall Wallace \nLetters to You\, Black Girl – Dorothy Kanana \nSilence at the Table – Elizabeth Nafula
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/black-girlz-productions-presents-love-letters-to-black-women/
LOCATION:The Jaxx Theatre\, 5432 Santa Monica Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90029
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SUMMARY:Evolution of Love by Odunayo Majekodunmi
DESCRIPTION:O. M. Productions presents a staged reading of\nEvolution of Love\nWritten and Directed by Odunayo Majekodunmi\nClick here for tickets!\nExperience a new romantic comedy live!\nEnjoy this stage reading — which includes a Q&A\, food & drinks — for an evening filled with love and laughter.
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/evolution-of-love-by-odunayo-majekodunmi/
LOCATION:LACAE Theatre (on the side of St. Matthews Lutheran Church)\, 11031 Camarillo St.\, North Hollywood\, CA\, 91602
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SUMMARY:Debbie Allen Dance Academy’s Early Bird Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Debbie Allen Dance Academy’s\nEarly Bird Summer Camp\nClick here for more info & to register!\nThe Debbie Allen Dance Academy Early Bird Summer Camp provides an exciting adventure into the world of dance for children ages 4 to 8. Students are placed in their summer camp class based on their age and skill level. Ballet\, Jazz\, Tap\, Hip Hop and African dance techniques are explored through fundamentals\, musical exercises\, team work and play. Children make new friends while learning in a safe\, fun-filled environment. The 2-week camp culminates with a performance showcase. \n  \nDRESS CODE: \nGirls – Pink tank top leotard\, pink tights\, pink ballet shoes\, tennis shoes\, black tap shoes\, and black jazz shoes. \nBoys – White t-shirt\, black shorts (above the knee)\, white socks\, black ballet shoes\, black jazz shoes\, tennis shoes and black tap shoes. \n*All dress code items\, except tennis shoes\, will be available for purchase the first day of class. \n  \nClasses will be held Monday-Friday and begin at 9am with an option to drop-off at 8:45am.  Pick up is at 4:00pm. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are to provide lunch\, snacks and refillable water bottles each day. Tuition is $1050 plus a $25 registration fee. Camp reservations require a nonrefundable $150 deposit plus the registration fee for each dancer. Registration deadline July 25th. Tuition includes 2 tickets to the culminating Camp showcase.  Payment plans are available up until the registration deadline. For more info call (310) 280-9145.
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/debbie-allen-dance-academys-early-bird-summer-camp-2/
LOCATION:The Rhimes Performing Arts Center\, 1850 S Manhattan Pl.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90006
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SUMMARY:The South Central Collective presents The New Works Collective
DESCRIPTION:The South Central Collective presents\nThe New Works Collective\nA Staged Reading Festival\nThe South Central Collective presents The New Works Collective – a staged reading festival celebrating the works of three upcoming and very talented LA native writers\, from stage to screen. This event will provide these writers an opportunity to give their scripts a chance to be heard and performed in front of a live audience! \n  \nThe South Central Collective needs help in supporting the emerging talent and ensuring the festival runs as smoothly as possible. Every donation will help tell underrepresented stories and provide more artistic opportunities to the youth and underprivileged communities in LA. Let’s foster the next generation of artists within the community. Click here to donate today! \n  \nCASTING\nCalling all Los Angeles actors! The South Central Collective is looking for actors\, ages 16 and up\, to participate in The New Works Collective\, a rehearsed presentation of three new scripts\, written by upcoming LA native writers. Each script will be rehearsed over the course of a week with additional\, final run throughs of each work closer to the show date. Rehearsals will run at least 3-4 hours a day for each week. Interested in performing or have any questions? \nContact them via email at: thesouthcentralcollective@gmail.com \n  \nABOUT THE SOUTH CENTRAL COLLECTIVE\nThe South Central Collective (TSCC) is an upcoming theatre company\, founded by Hazel Eko\, that is based In Los Angeles. They are a collective of young\, passionate artists from South LA\, including actors\, dancers\, singers\, writers\, directors\, and stage crew. TSCC creates and produces artistic opportunities within various theatre fields for people ages 16 and up\, to expand representation and access to artists of color residing in Los Angeles.
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/the-south-central-collective-presents-the-new-works-collective/
LOCATION:Willie Agee Playhouse\, 714 Warren Ln.\, Inglewood\, CA\, 90302
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T110741
CREATED:20260517T020217Z
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SUMMARY:The Robey Theatre Company’s Playwright’s Lab Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Robey Theatre Company’s\nPlaywright’s Lab\nwith Reginald Edmund\nClick here for more info!\nStay Tuned for More Details!\nThe Robey Theatre Company’s Playwright’s Lab is a creative incubator dedicated to the art of storytelling and the development of high-quality\, original plays. With a strong emphasis on collaboration\, the Lab is designed to inspire artistic growth through guided discussions\, one-on-one dramaturgical support\, and staged readings. \nFacilitated by The Robey Theatre Company’s Resident Dramaturg\, Reginald Edmund\, this ten-week program—held on Saturdays; offers weekly group sessions and individual meetings tailored to each writer’s goals. Through writing prompts\, explorations of structure and form\, targeted assignments\, and readings of both new and established work\, playwrights are encouraged to take creative risks\, refine their voice\, and deepen their craft. \nAt its core\, the Playwright’s Lab nurtures new work that explores and amplifies the global Black experience\, providing a supportive space for playwrights to ask bold questions\, experiment with ideas\, and shape stories that resonate. \nSubmit Today!\nIf you would like to be considered for the lab\, please email office@therobeytheatrecompany.org the following: \n– an original writing sample of a scene\, one-act play\, or essay \n– resume \n– contact information \n  \nThe lab fee is $250. Please do not make the payment until you’ve been confirmed for the workshop by a Robey representative.
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/the-robey-theatre-companys-playwrights-lab-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260702T110741
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SUMMARY:The 2nd Annual Un-Erasable Solo Festival
DESCRIPTION:THE 2ND ANNUAL UN-ERASABLE SOLO FESTIVAL\nClick here for more info!\nA celebration of voices that CAN’T BE ERASED!\nCreated in 2025 by artistic partners Shelli Boone and Paris Crayton III\, The Un-Erasable Solo Festival is a bold theatrical gathering spotlighting stories too often silenced. In an era where narratives are under attack\, these solo performances stand as acts of defiance\, raw\, unfiltered\, unforgettable.\nCONTACT\nQuestions? Email: theunerasablefest@gmail.com\nFollow on Instagram: @TheUnErasableFest
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/the-2nd-annual-un-erasable-solo-festival/
LOCATION:Willie Agee Playhouse\, 714 Warren Ln.\, Inglewood\, CA\, 90302
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260702T110741
CREATED:20260517T021853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T021853Z
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SUMMARY:The Robey Theatre Company’s Advanced Scene Study Workshop Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Robey Theatre Company’s\nAdvanced Scene Study Workshop\nClick here for more info!\nStay Tuned for More Details!\nLed by the Robey Theatre Company’s award-winning Producing Artistic Director\, Ben Guillory\, this rigorous ten-week workshop is designed for experienced actors committed to deepening their craft and elevating their performance. \nParticipants engage in intensive scene work while honing essential theatrical disciplines—including voice\, speech\, movement\, script analysis\, and the exploration of human behavior. The workshop provides a collaborative space to take creative risks\, strengthen technique\, and bring greater truth and nuance to the stage. \n  \nApply Today!\nEmail a Headshot & Resume to The Robey Theatre Company at office@therobeytheatrecompany.org \nYou will be contacted for an audition. Before you commit to the workshop\, please check your schedule\, as scene partners will depend on you to be available and in attendance. You can pay the fees once the producing artistic director confirms your invitation to the workshop. \nSpace is Limited. \n  \nMeets on Monday Nights 7-10pm. \nThe workshop fee is $500. Please do not make the payment until you’ve been confirmed for the workshop by a Robey representative.
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/the-robey-theatre-companys-advanced-scene-study-workshop-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Victory Theatre Center\, 3326 W Victory Blvd.\, Burbank\, CA\, 91505\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
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CREATED:20260303T194430Z
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SUMMARY:Fall of Freedom 2026
DESCRIPTION:FALL OF FREEDOM IS BACK.\nA national call to creative resistance.\n  \nOCTOBER 2 – 3 \, 2026\nA renewed nationwide wave of exhibitions\, performances\, readings\, screenings\, and public actions — building on the momentum of last Fall and expanding the reach of creative resistance across disciplines and communities.\n 
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/fall-of-freedom-2/
LOCATION:CA
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
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SUMMARY:Purpose by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
DESCRIPTION:Geffen Playhouse presents the Broadway/Steppenwolf Theatre Company production and Los Angeles premiere of\nPurpose\nWritten by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins\nDirected by Phylicia Rashad\nFeaturing: Alana Arenas\, Glenn Davis\, Jon Michael Hill\, LaTanya Richardson Jackson\, Harry Lennix & Kara Young.\nClick here for tickets!\nMeet the Jaspers: generations of a powerful Black political family under one roof where nothing stays buried for long. When their youngest son returns home\, instincts kick in to protect their public image of leadership and moral authority\, and fractures soon appear as private grievances\, betrayals\, and long-simmering questions of identity rise to the surface. \nDirect from Broadway\, this 2025 Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize–winning play makes its LA debut with the original Broadway cast\, directed by the incomparable Phylicia Rashad. Both intimate and epic\, Purpose is provocative\, often hilarious\, and ultimately a devastating exploration of legacy and the cost of believing in something bigger than yourself. \n  \nPERFORMANCE INFORMATION \nRunning Time: 2 hours and 50 minutes\, including one intermission. \nWarnings: Gunshot Sound Effect \nContent Advisory: This production contains profanity and discussions of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis or thinking about self-harm or suicide\, there is help available. Call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. \nAge Recommendation: 12+. All Geffen Playhouse productions are intended for an adult audience; children under 10 years of age will not be admitted.
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/purpose-by-branden-jacobs-jenkins/
LOCATION:Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse\, 10886 Le Conte Ave.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024
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SUMMARY:The Monsters by Ngozi Anyanwu
DESCRIPTION:Geffen Playhouse presents the Los Angeles premiere of\nThe Monsters\nWritten by Ngozi Anyanwu\nDirected by Awoye Timpo\nFeaturing: Ngozi Anyanwu (additional casting to be announced)\nClick here for tickets!\nAs a seasoned MMA fighter at the end of his career\, Big reluctantly agrees to coach his younger sister\, Lil\, a fierce and hungry newcomer with something to prove. But years of distance\, resentment\, and unresolved pain simmer beneath every training session. Does Big have what it takes to make Lil a champion… or will their past knock them both out? \nTold with raw honesty and lyrical intensity\, The Monsters explores the complicated intimacy of sibling relationships when family can be both a sanctuary and a battlefield. With sharp dialogue and moments of surprising tenderness\, this sibling love story examines the ways we protect one another\, even when bruises stay hidden just under the surface. \n  \nPERFORMANCE INFORMATION \nRunning Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes\, no intermission. \nWarnings/Content Advisory: This production contains profanity. \nAge Recommendation: 12+. All Geffen Playhouse productions are intended for an adult audience; children under 10 years of age will not be admitted.
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/the-monsters-by-ngozi-anyanwu/
LOCATION:Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at Geffen Playhouse\, 10886 Le Conte Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270705
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SUMMARY:Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress
DESCRIPTION:Geffen Playhouse presents the Los Angeles premiere of\nWine in the Wilderness\nWritten by Alice Childress\nDirected by LaChanze\nProduced in association with LaChanze Productions\nClick here for tickets!\nSet during the height of the 1964 Harlem riot\, Wine in the Wilderness unfolds in the apartment of Bill Jameson\, a painter determined to capture “the essence” of Black womanhood in his latest triptych. As friends take shelter from the rising tensions outside\, the arrival of a young woman disrupts Bill’s carefully constructed vision and exposes the assumptions\, judgments\, and hierarchies shaping both his art and his community. \nWith incisive humor and unflinching honesty\, Alice Childress’s play interrogates class\, colorism\, gender\, and the politics of representation\, asking who gets to define beauty\, respectability\, and worth. Under the direction of Broadway legend LaChanze\, this production foregrounds the play’s emotional immediacy and radical compassion\, revealing a story that feels as urgent today as when it was first written. \n  \nPERFORMANCE INFORMATION \nRunning Time: 90 minutes\, no intermission. \nWarnings/Content Advisory: This production contains profanity. \nAge Recommendation: 12+. All Geffen Playhouse productions are intended for an adult audience; children under 10 years of age will not be admitted.
URL:https://www.supportblacktheatre.org/event/wine-in-the-wilderness-by-alice-childress/
LOCATION:Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse\, 10886 Le Conte Ave.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024
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