From the Legacy Rising stage to a weekend in New York City! We were thrilled to send our monologue competition winners, Zara Di Lao and Nehanda Gaines, along with their parent chaperones, on a trip celebrating their talent, dedication, and accomplishments. SBT sent …
Support Black Theatre was honored to receive a 2026 California Educational Theatre Association (CETA) Award! It was especially meaningful to celebrate in a room filled with extraordinary educators who understand the power of theatre to help young people discover their voices, build confidence, and …
Our annual visit to UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television is always a highlight! SBT returned for TFT’s student orientation day, connecting with students as they prepared to begin a new school year. We loved getting to know this year’s group, …
Our SBT team came together for Relax and Recharge, a retreat day dedicated to rest, good food, and great conversation. It was a lovely opportunity to put work aside, decompress, and enjoy one another’s company without an agenda to get through or an …
What a way to close the Summit! The 2026 Legacy Rising Monologue Competition Finals brought our community together for an evening of extraordinary talent, heartfelt celebration, and so much pride. All eight finalists delivered their monologues with remarkable skill, confidence, and care. Seeing their …
Black Theatre. Then. Now. Next. Celebrating the 2026 LA Black Creators Summit. What a weekend! On July 10–11, SBT hosted our second annual LA Black Creators Summit at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, in partnership with Ebony Repertory Theatre. Artists, students, …
Eight incredible young artists, and so much to celebrate! We’re thrilled to announce this year’s Legacy Rising monologue competition finalists: Ny’kell Hightower, Nehanda Gaines, Zara Di Lao, Samara Johnson, Jayden Hall, Donnivan Brandon, Lua Manhanga, and Rodney L. Jones III. Selected from a remarkable …
Three groups of students, one incredible production, and a whole lot of joy! SBT was delighted to sponsor students to see our wonderful partner Ebony Repertory Theatre’s spring production of Ain’t Misbehavin’, starring Ledisi and Chester Gregory. Our students had a ball watching …
SBT released a request for proposals for our Power Building Partnerships Microgrant, supporting Black theatres and independent Black producers across Los Angeles County. Offering matching grants of up to $1,000, the initiative encourages partnerships with organizations and businesses outside the arts to …
What a start to this year’s Legacy Rising monologue competition! From orientations and preliminary auditions to our semifinal callbacks, more than 73 students brought their talent, preparation, and heart to the process. We’re grateful to our incredible judges, Alex Ubokudom, Sheria Irving, …