Support Black Theatre was thrilled to join UCLA Students & Alumni for an illuminating, in-depth conversation, moderated by Professor Judy Moreland, about current opportunities for local students and artists. This groundbreaking discussion featured an award-winning panel of multi-hyphenate artist-leaders including: Sophina Brown, …
Nikkole Salter’s play Lines in the Dust challenges Black women to step out of the confines of how society defines value and success, into a space of self-definition. Through this immersive, community-building SBT Talk Forward™ experience, we explored this topic, as well …
We had such an incredible time hosting our first SBT Talk Forward™ event for Lines in the Dust at Amazing Grace Conservatory! The AGC Community of parents, students and alumni welcomed us with open arms as we performed an excerpt from our …
SBT was excited to sponsor Shaping Her Earth’s 2023 retreat! This 2023 SHE Retreat provided young women of color a safe, curated space to build relationship with one another and explore their limitless creativity. SBT was so happy to support this incredible …
Happy Black Theatre Day! Tomorrow, September 17th, we collectively honor and celebrate the anniversary of the African Grove Theatre— the first professional Black theatre company in the United States— who over 200 years ago had their first opening night on September 17th, …
What an impactful event SBT had at Soho Warehouse with Creating Culture: A New Model of Theatremaking! Thank you to all of the wonderful panelists and attendees for being a part of this illuminating conversation and engaging with an expanding community of …
SBT collaborated with The Lillys, Gloria Molina Grand Park, Dramatist Guild Foundation, and WACO Theater Center for an exciting series of summer projects to highlight and promote the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative, including a talent-packed playwrights’ panel discussing the current state of theatre. …
What an incredible evening inspired by the life and work of Lorraine Hansberry! Thank you to the powerhouse playwrights who shared their incomparable insight and wisdom with all of us for this curated conversation for and about women and nonbinary writers of …
After an incredible Kings Brunch, we wanted to come together for another SBT Men’s Event to continue building relationship and community. Always laughter and good times at these memorable gatherings. We can’t wait for the next one!
SBT was thrilled to be able to support the talented company of Echoes of Us, a brilliant new work, directed by Michele Shay, for their Los Angeles preview. Echoes of Us is developed and produced by African Diasporic Network, The CRAFT Institute and African American Shakespeare Company. Stay …