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| Stone Center Guide to the Web - Theater (11 items) |
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- African American Arts & Culture Complex
- The African American Arts & Culture Complex of San Francisco uses visual and performing arts to “nurture and facilitate the empowerment of our community through Afro-centric artistic and cultural expression, mediums, education and programming.” The AAACC includes the Sargent Johnson Gallery, the Buriel Clay Theatre, and children’s events. Also, the website provides links to other organizations. (Source: African American Arts & Culture Complex)
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- AfroSolo Theatre Company (A Celebration of African American Art, Culture, Intellect & Entertainment)
- The AfroSolo Theatre Company of San Francisco, California promotes African American and African Diaspora art and culture. Past events include jazz programs, visual arts displays, and a series on health topics. Also, the Theatre Company hosts the annual AfroSolo Arts Festival presenting a wide array of African American and African Diaspora artists. (Source: AfroSolo Theatre Company)
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- Black Masks
- Black Masks is a publication featuring “articles based on original interviews and research about the Black theatre and other performing, literary, and visual arts.” Included on the website are feature articles, regional arts calendars, and information on back issues. (Source: Black Masks Publication)
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- Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Foundation, Inc., The
- Founded in 1973, the Frank Silvera Writers’ Workshop promotes new works by emerging playwrights of color. The workshop is also an organizing influence on the National Black Theatre Festival held in Winston-Salem, NC. The site includes play submission guidelines, information on plays in production, and a history of the workshop. (Source: The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Foundation, Inc.)
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- Hip Hop Theater Festival
- The Hip Hop Theater Festival “aims to invigorate the fields of theater and hip-hop by nurturing the creation of innovative work within the hip-hop aesthetic.” The group runs annual festivals and programming showcasing hip hop performing arts. The website contains detailed festival information and contact information for the organization. (Source: Hip Hop Theater Festival)
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- Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
- Located in San Francisco, the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre performs plays and musicals by African-American playwrights. The site features information about recent and current performances as well as box office information. (Source: Lorraine Hansberry Theatre)
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- Madame Walker Theatre Center
- The Madame Walker Theatre Center in Indianapolis is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Madame C.J. Walker and to “the nurturing and celebration of the arts and culture from an African American perspective.” The site includes detailed historical information both on Walker and on the historic theatre building, as well as an events calendar, information on educational programs, and visitor information. (Source: Madame Walker Theatre Center)
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- National Black Theatre Festival
- This site provides information on the biennial National Black Theatre Festival, which is organized by the North Carolina Black Repertory Company. The festival is held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. (Source: National Black Theatre Festival)
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- New Federal Theatre
- Founded over 35 years ago, the New Federal Theatre counts among its alumni actors such as Denzel Washington and Phylicia Rashad. The site features information on the theatre, current and past productions, membership, available workshops with rates, and information on award-winning plays that have come from the theater. (Source: New Federal Theatre)
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- NY--Classical Theatre of Harlem
- Founded by Christopher McElroen and Alfred Preisser in February of 1999, The Classical Theatre of Harlem strives to bring classics to Harlem and "heighten the awareness of theatre and great art..." A list of current and past productions are included on the site. (Source: The Classical Theatre of Harlem, Inc.)
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- Women of Color, Women of Words
- Created by a librarian, this site is devoted to female African-American playwrights. Visitors to this site are able to view a list of plays, books, dissertation citations and theater productions recommended by the site creator. (Source: Rutgers University)
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