Black theater holds a profound significance as a powerful cultural and artistic force, serving as a vibrant expression of the African American experience. It stands at the intersection of art and activism, providing a platform for marginalized voices to be heard, stories to be told, and perspectives to be shared. Black theater not only showcases the rich tapestry of black identity but also challenges societal norms, confronts historical injustices, and fosters dialogue about race, identity, and social issues. Through captivating performances, it contributes to the broader tapestry of global theatrical traditions while simultaneously nurturing a sense of pride and resilience within the Black community. In a world where representation matters, black theater plays a crucial role in breaking down stereotypes, fostering empathy, and fostering a deeper understanding of the diverse narratives that shape our shared humanity.
Long Business Description The mission of the Black Ensemble Theater is to eradicate racism and its damaging effects upon our society through the utilization of theater arts. BE is the only theater in the nation whose mission is to eradicate racism. We utilize theater and educational outreach programs to bring races together in a community which embraces similarities and fosters dialogue, understanding and acceptance.
Business Phone Number (773) 769-4451
Business Address 4450 N Clark St.
Chicago, IL
60640
Long Business Description Introduction
Black theater is an educational device, as valid as an aid to the learning process as schools. It allows Black people and the public in general to understand the many aspects of the Black psyche -- behavior and motivations in an uncensored and non-stereotypical form.
Background of DCBR
In 1971, the DC Black Repertory Company became Washington's premier Black cultural institution. In those days of infancy, the company, popularly known as "the Rep" struggled to institutionalize Black theater in the nation's capital. It would meet the success in its efforts to create a theatre-going population among Washington's Black residents. Photo from "Day of Absence" by Oggi Oburn.
Business Phone Number 202.780.9954
Business Address PO Box 8662
8653 Sixteenth Street
Silver Spring MD
20907
Long Business Description The mission of the Ebony Repertory Theatre (ERT) is to create, develop, nurture and sustain a world- class professional theatre rooted in the experience of the African Diaspora and shaped by a dynamic perspective that incorporates an understanding of, and respect for, the unique African- American journey to freedom.
Business Phone Number 323.964.9768
Business Address 4718 West Washington Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA
90016
Long Business Description NBT's core mission remains the same today as it was at the time of its founding, to produce transformational theatrical experiences that enhance African American cultural identity by telling authentic stories of the Black experience. Dr. Teer envisioned NBT as a means to educate, enrich, entertain, empower and inform the national conscience around current social justice issues that impact our communities. We continue to provide a safe unhindered space for artist of color to articulate the complexity, and beauty of their experience through theater.
Business Phone Number 212-722-3800
Business Address 2031-33 National Black Theatre Way
New York, NY
10035
Long Business Description The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Inc., is a multi-discipline arts institution whose mission is to create and enhance an awareness and understanding of artistic, cultural and aesthetic differences utilizing the framework of African, African American, and Caribbean Arts and Letters.
Business Phone Number (214) 743-2440
Business Address 1309 Canton Street
Dallas, TX
75201
Long Business Description The mission of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem (NJMH) is to preserve, promote and present jazz by inspiring knowledge, appreciation and the celebration of jazz locally, nationally and internationally. We tell the truth about jazz and fuel our mission through four Core Programs: Education; Jazz &… (Community Engagement & Performance); Exhibits & Collections; and Partnerships & Collaborations. Our programming and our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy represent our commitment to showcasing jazz and jazz-adjacent voices and perspectives that characterize and welcome the most inclusive diversity of audiences.
Business Address 58 W 129th St.
New York, NY
10027
Long Business Description We are a non-exclusive African-American theatre company dedicated to cultivating an ensemble of indigenous artists to create original theatrical works of cultural and historical significance in the African-American tradition. We engage the younger generations of the community through educational, cultural, and historical training and awareness to create theater as a lynch-pin, participatory activity for the African-American community.
Business Phone Number 720-375-0115
Business Address 721 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO
80204
