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Resources for Black Theater Renaissance

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many arts institutions, including theater, to close. The closures threw artists’ work into chaos and limited already scarce opportunities for Black theater professionals. Our discussion with Roger Q. Mason and Sharon Washington highlights some of the difficulties they faced. At the same time Black artists were struggling with loss of work, Resources for Black Theater Renaissance

Black Theater’s New Renaissance

As we all know, COVID-19 swept through our communities in 2020 and we are still in its grip. Black and Brown communities suffered the worse impact, but all aspects of life, including the arts were impacted. Theaters across the nation were forced to close. But now, theaters are re-opening and this year nine Black plays Black Theater’s New Renaissance