She is truly the nucleus that keeps this well-oiled machine running. Blackstone River Theatre is located at 549 Broad Street, Cumberland, R.I. (401) 725-9272 Under the direction of Lileana Blain-Cruz and choreographed byMarjani Fort-Saunders, the rolling world premiere production of Dreaming Zenzile will bring together seven producers including Octopus Theatricals, National Black Theatre, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, McCarter Theatre Center, Arts Emerson, Apollo Theater and New York Theatre Workshop. - 4 0 obj Over the years, black arts and theater celebrities who have provided professional and financial support have included August Wilson, Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Pearl Cleage, Savion Glover and Leslie Uggams. Soon, Orpah, the award winning Soul singer, will arrive to record her live Gospel album in the church. She is also a tenured Teaching Artist with the New Victory Theater and has facilitated arts workshops with the Kennedy Center, the DC Commision on the Arts & Humanities, Broadway Advocacy Coalition, New York City Department of Correction, and survivors of human trafficking and their families. Anne and Emnett Image courtesy Langhart Productions. Education: He holds a BA in journalism from Delaware State University and an MFA in playwriting from New York University and has studied the Fornsian Method with playwright Migdalia Cruz. National Black Theatre is partnered with the New York Philharmonic to bring NY Phil Bandwagon 2 to Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem. Participants will be guided on a journey of self-care, restoration and transformation accompanied by a post-dialogue virtual commission. Nigel Alston, executive director of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company, speaks during the National Black Theatre Festival's opening night gala on Monday, July 29, 2019, at the Benton . Known best for his role as Deacon Claybourne on the hit television show NASHVILLE, Charles Esten was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and grew up in Alexandria, VA. After starting his acting career in Los Angeles, he was pleased to make his theatrical debut in London, portraying Buddy Holly in the . National Black Theatre Festival. ", * Email address required for verification and does not appear with comments. I am truly like an exuberant kid on Christmas morning, waiting to open my gifts. Born in 1856Virginia, he was the last generation born into slavery. Contact UsDonatePrivacyCareersSite Credits, Walk with Little Amal & The Sounds of Harlem, NBT@Home presents A Ritual of Repair Panel Discussion, The Gathering: A COLLECTIVE Sonic Ring Shout. More info to come soon! The 16th biennial National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) rolls out the purple carpet July 29 - August 3, 2019 in Winston-Salem, transforming North Carolina's city of arts and innovation into a. It is now a memorable entry in the "Black Theatre Holy Ground" history book.