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14 reviews of National Black Theatre "The National Black Theatre is a great cultural center where entertainment and edutainment happens. I will definitely add to the list of possible venues to refer to my artsy friends in need. You can donate safely, clicking the PayPal button below. ", "The Theresa Academy of Performing Arts is a local gem waiting to be discovered on Long Island's South Shore.

We see a LOT of theatre and it's rare to see something so powerfully moving such as what we saw there. Wonderful staff, very clean and very well kept (opinion based on the bathrooms of course). We don't know everything there is to know about our island but we know quite a lot. 1. "Teachers there are awesome. Since this is the opening production of the 47th Season, I can only believe Sade Lythcott, CEO has more in store! You can currently catch that Harold Arlen-E.Y. However, since its 2010 founding, this event has helped launch the careers of a slew of hot young black playwrights, including Jiréh Breon Holder, James Anthony Tyler and Marcus Gardley. Very cool space uptown in harlem just a few blocks from the #2 train at 125th street.

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At the end of the play, they always do a question and answer with the play-write and actors. The real hit was the artwork in the lobby and by the bathroom. 5 Theatres You Need to Know: Black Theatres in NYC, Paterson Joseph in 'Sancho: An Act of Remembrance' at National Black Theatre; photo by Robert Day, J. Alphonse Nicholson in 'Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green' at New Federal Theatre; photo by Dennis Cahlo, Kimberly Chatterjee and Ron Cephas Jones in Classical Theatre of Harlem's 'The Tempest;' photo by Jill Jones, 'The Wizard of Oz' at Harlem Repertory Theatre; photo courtesy of the theatre. 2. You would never know from the, "I went there with a large group for a birthday weekend kickoff a few weeks ago. It was very very good.

Yep - born and bred.

How the h*ll didn't we know about this outstanding theatre before? Taking our photo against a backdrop like it was a red carpet special event was nice too. New Federal Theatre

We don't know everything there is to know about our island but we know quite a lot. I was directed to the elevator for my event.

I have yet to see a play here yet but I did take a tour of the venue and you can feel the history permiatting throughout.

The readings are open to the public with a suggested donation of $10 for admission and totally worth it to support such a unique venue and performance.

While Grant tends to favor well-known crowd-pleasers, he also revives more obscure shows like Jamaica, an all-black musical that hadn't been seen in New York since it closed on Broadway 60 years ago. NBT was founded in 1968 by the late Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, an award winning, visionary artist and entrepreneur. With a distinguished 46 year-old history of innovative work in its community, NBT is among the oldest Black Theaters in the country, and amongst the longest owned and operated by a woman of color. This place is such a gem. Something we only found out about this past weekend is the National Black Theatre [NBT] in Harlem. Learn more. It really gives a sophisticated and detailed vibe to the eatablishment.I fo not know what their prices are, but I would recommend this place for an event whether private or public. It was such a moving experience, I throughly enjoyed myself. For further reading, see HowlRound's comprehensive list of black theatres in NYC and beyond, and BroadwayBlack, a news source about African-American stage artists.

The interior could use some updating, but I see they are doing the best they can. Photo by Richard Termine.

We went to see 'Un-Tamed: Hair Body Attidude', several short plays written and directed by black women in celebration of Women's History Month. That was a niiiice touch. The theatre is located only block from the 2,3 subway line at 125th so it's easy to get to.

TFTT is an annual festival, not a theatre company. We welcome and rely on your support in order to continue to produce dramatic pieces by and for people of color. champion. My girlfriend and I are Native New Yorkers. “Something we only found out about this past weekend is the National Black Theatre [NBT] in Harlem.” in 5 reviews, “This place a pillar for the community with a lot of history.” in 2 reviews, “This place is such a gem.

Former Broadway performer Keith Lee Grant founded HRT in 2004 to bring affordable professional theatre to the neighborhood. Since 2007, the troupe has partnered with Castillo Theatre to mount shows, and although the output has slowed somewhat, recent productions such as Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green and 2018's Harriet's Return: Based Upon the Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman have been well-received. Founded in 1968 by the late actor-dancer Barbara Ann Teer and now run by her daughter Sade Lythcott, NBT is a venerable Harlem institution with a mission to create a new African-American canon outside of the white mainstream, and to heal and uplift the black community through the performing arts.

The art pieces are priceless. It was very very good. The facilities, although older, is well maintained.

NBT has produced hundreds of shows over its five-decade history, and continues to develop and showcase new work by young writers of color, particularly women. As a black playwright and director myself, I'm well aware that there are more than five black theatres in the five boroughs. Both times that I was enrolled at FIAF…", Yelp users haven’t asked any questions yet about. Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's National Black Theatre has been a cultural icon in the black community and theatre for over 45 years. A friend had extra comedy show tickets and invited me last minute.

Experimental groups and black theatre companies emerged in Chicago, New York City, and Washington, D.C.

The Black Theatre Coalition was founded by Warren Adams, T. Oliver Reid and Reggie Van Lee to address the growing disparity of inclusivity onstage, versus the almost non-existence of Black … Since 1999, CTH has infused Shakespeare, the ancient Greeks, and 20th-century masters such as Beckett and Genet with an African-American flavor. Harburg tuner along with a one-hour staging of The Wizard of Oz, A Raisin in the Sun and In the Heights, which has been running since 2016! The performance component builds kid's confidence. Love, love, love!

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This is a beautiful space that is deceptive from the outside. I recently went to (and loved) KEEP SOUL ALIVE MONDAYS Reading Series which is a short developmental lab for Black playwrights to showcase new works every second Monday of the month, except December. The instructors make it fun.

She has worked with several NYC-based theatre companies and is currently a Core Company Member with Everyday Inferno Theatre.

Definitely a place to visit when in Harlem.

The theatre was surprisingly small but perfect for the production.

National Black Theatre 2031 Fifth Avenue at 125th Street in Harlem. We definitely look forward to becoming regulars at NBT! Your trust is our top concern, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. The stage, the actors, the debrief at the end--so moving.

A message from TDF on our commitment to change. My sister invited me to her show, a Full Circle Ensable showcase entitled "Misconceptions Too". You would never know from the outside what magic happens here.” in 2 reviews.

Its a bit expensive, but if music is your/your kid's thing, its…", "I am passionate about learning French. Ntozake Shange developed her groundbreaking work for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf with NFT's support, and Morgan Freeman, Phylicia Rashad and Chadwick Boseman are some of the stars who have appeared in its productions.

I volunteer here…", "Very caring and attentive instructors whose focus really is on teaching students…", "This place was great.

Kids are happier when they truly enjoy making music.