Know a Theatre: National Black Theatre
The groundbreaking Harlem company has broken literal ground, in plans for a prominent part within a mixed-use high-rise.
The groundbreaking Harlem company has broken literal ground, in plans for a prominent part within a mixed-use high-rise.
The founder of Harlem’s National Black Theatre strove to make art that would liberate and heal.
Diversifying personnel is important, but a more fundamental step might be to change the ways we teach theatre.
From the creation of Chicago’s Goodman to a seminal show by the National Black Theatre, July was a standout month for theatrical milestones.