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Inspired by the Federal Theatre Project and the Black Arts Movement, the New Lafayette Theatre and New Federal Theatre were hubs of both art and activism.
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One theatre staged shows on the front lines of the Civil Rights struggle in the South, while the other made a home for Black excellence in New York City.
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‘He Was the North Star’: A Tribute to Hinton Battle
/in Articles, Entertainment, Featured, TheaterFriends and colleagues recall the irrepressible actor-dancer-choreographer’s explosive talent, teasing sense of humor, and gracious mentorship.
Civil Rights and the Blues: Where 2 Theatre Companies Found Their Voices
/in Articles, Entertainment, Featured, TheaterInspired by the Federal Theatre Project and the Black Arts Movement, the New Lafayette Theatre and New Federal Theatre were hubs of both art and activism.
Theatre Without Walls: Free Southern Theater and New Heritage Theatre Group
/in Articles, Entertainment, Featured, TheaterOne theatre staged shows on the front lines of the Civil Rights struggle in the South, while the other made a home for Black excellence in New York City.
Modest Beginnings, Towering Legacy: The Negro Ensemble Company
/in Articles, Entertainment, Featured, TheaterOut of conversations and readings in an actor’s apartment, one of the great American theatre companies was born.