We are so enjoying our time working with the students of YouthBuild Charter School of California! Through partnership with Brotherhood Crusade, our teaching artists are bringing theatre education and exposure to YouthBuild’s ever-expanding curriculum.
We had a ball with the students and staff of UCLA as we hosted a SBT Talk Forward event for Marlow Wyatt’s Robbin, from the Hood! Special thanks to Sattdown Jamaican Grill for the delicious food, and our incredible guest, the playwright …
SBT is happy to announce our new education programing! This month, we launched our newest program, GroundED, focused on providing arts education, access, and exposure to local high school and college students. We are thrilled to connect with LA youth through a series …
Happy Black Theatre Day! Today, we celebrate the legacy of the African Grove Theatre, the first known Black professional theatre company in the United States, established in 1821. Spearheaded by The Craft Institute, this annual celebration is a powerful day of service and …
Harlem in LA! We had an absolutely wonderful time with The Classical Theatre of Harlem and the cast of Memnon, written by Will Power, directed by Carl Cofield, at the beautiful Getty Villa! What better way to celebrate Black Theatre Day than by supporting this amazing …
We had such a wonderful time moderating an insightful discussion on Black Women in Theatre immediately following the matinee performance of Kacie Rogers’ one-woman show, I Sell Windows, with four groundbreaking leaders of Los Angeles’ vibrant theatre sector— Shelli Boone, Andi Chapman, …
Congratulations to Los Angeles’ Yenay Cuevas on winning Second Runner Up at the August Wilson New Voices 2024 National Finals in Pittsburgh! She wowed the audience with her moving portrayal of Vera from August Wilson’s Seven Guitars. We’re so proud of you, …
What a memorable night! A joyous time was had by all at Support Black Theatre’s August Wilson New Voices Los Angeles Finals presented in partnership with Occidental College and Ebony Repertory Theatre. The evening far exceeded our expectations. Thank you to our eight student …
Support Black Theatre was overjoyed to send a group of local high school students to experience the legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion! The students saw an incredible repertory of pieces from one of America’s greatest dance …
SBT’s August Wilson New Voices Los Angeles Finalists had the wonderful opportunity to see Zora Howard’s STEW presented by Ebony Repertory Theatre. This evening was made even more special given the students were able to meet legendary theatre titans and Wilsonians, Stephen …