CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday, Oct 8 at 7pm - WAIT LIST ONLY AT DOOR. Please arrive early.
The New Black Fest at 651 ARTS
presents
Live & Outspoken with Tony Award Winning Actress Tonya Pinkins
moderated by PONY Fellow Dominique Morisseau
hosted by The Classical Theatre of Harlem
Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz Center
3940 Broadway btw 165th/166th, NYC
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Tuesday, Oct 9 at 7pm
black Odyssey by Marcus Gardley
The Middle East. A decorated hero from Harlem. However, Ulysses Lincoln never returned home. Is he dead? Is he alive? Who really knows. Discover for yourself.
The National Black Theatre
2031 Fifth Avenue at 125th Street, Harlem
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Wednesday, Oct 10 at 7pm
in collaboration with New Federal Theater and Legacy Productions
presents
Bodies by Carla Stillwell
directed by Chuck Smith
Chicago-based playwright Carla Stillwell's new play examines homophobia, secrets and Christian loyalty in the traditional black Church.
The National Black Theatre
2031 Fifth Avenue at 125th Street, Harlem
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Thursday, Oct 11 at 7pm
The New Black Fest at 651 ARTS - WAIT LIST ONLY AT DOOR. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY.
presents
An evening of new plays.
The New Black Fest inaugural fellows, Kevin R. Free, Mfoniso Udofia, Glenn Gordon, present excerpts of new work developed while in residency at 651 ARTS.
Mark Morris Dance Center
3 Lafayette Avenue, Ft. Greene - Brooklyn
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Friday, Oct 12 at 7pm
The New Black Fest
presents
New Black Music
Acclaimed violinist Mazz Swift (Today Show) will perform. Dancer/choreographer Andre Zackery will perform his new experimental piece I Want To Give You Something Beautiful. Gifted singer/songwriter imani uzuri will share portions of her new musical girl shake loose her skin based on the poetry of sonia sanchez (with a few surprise guests). Don't miss this night of firsts and innovation.
The National Black Theatre
2031 Fifth Avenue at 125th Street, Harlem
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Saturday, Oct 13 at 2pm
Silent Voices by Judith Adong
directed by Dennis Hilton-Reid
After a successful run at the National Theatre in Kampala, Uganda, playwright Judith Adong returns to The New Black Fest with this powerful play that's a tribute to the victims of the war in northern Uganda.
hosted by The Classical Theatre of Harlem
Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz Center
3940 Broadway btw 165th/166th, NYC
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The New Black Fest Development Initiative is a commitment to provide opportunities for development to theater artists from the African Diaspora. This initiative will provide space, fellowships, commissions, international exchanges and/or any other resource that can help playwrights reach their full and deserving potential.
