State of Black Theatre

A list of black theatres in the United States, complied by Michael Dinwiddie, Jonathan McCrory, Beth Turner, Lawrence Evans, and the New England Entertainment Digest.

Ben Guillory writes about The Robey Theatre Company, and the importance of outreach and bringing audiences to black history.

Eileen J. Morris discusses the duty The Ensemble Theatre has to the community of Huston.

Michael Dinwiddie discusses the role of the Black Theatre Network in the community.

Sade Lythcott writes about her mother's legacy as founder of the National Black Theater (NBT), and the importance of maintaining the history and lineage of black theater.

A meditation on the importance of uplifting young black playwrights.

Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe discusses the climate of black theatre in San Francisco.

Sarah Bellamy reflects on Penumbra Theatre Company's financial situation, and provides a roadmap of their goals, challenges, and approach to fundraising.

Valerie Curtis-Newton writes about her experience at The Hansberry project, and the neccessity of producing black artists.

For the State of Black Theatre Series, Talvin Wilks looks at the history of black theatre telling its own story.