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Maroon Arts and Culture’s Black Theatre Lab

Virtual

Maroon Arts and Culture’s Black Theatre Lab: Virtual Edition The objectives of this workshop are as follows: To provide students with a foundation of Black theatre history and an understanding of Afrocentric methodologies. To supplement existing academic curricula with culturally relevant instruction ...

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Black Bastard by Jon Gentry at HFF

Asylum at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre 5636 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA

Black Bastard Written & Performed by Jon Gentry Directed by Shinelle Azoroh at the Hollywood Fringe Festival (HFF) Black Bastard is a poignant exploration of identity and becoming, told in phases that move through the intricacies of growing up as the black sheep ...

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WACO Theater Center presents We the People

The Mark Theatre 5144 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA

WACO Theater Center presents We the People WE THE PEOPLE is a two-weekend festival of Black art and ideas, featuring the multidisciplinary work of five LA-based artists. Join us to experience work from this dynamic group of Artist-Citizens, utilizing their artistic practice ...

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$10 – $40

The Sphere of Fixed Stars in the Heavens by J. Holtham at HFF

The Broadwater Main Stage 1076 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, CA

The Sphere of Fixed Stars in the Heavens Written by J. Holtham Directed by Ellie Pyle at the Hollywood Fringe Festival (HFF) On a rooftop in North Hollywood, Owen and Elodie meet at a friend’s birthday party. Then they meet again. And ...

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$20

Mermaid by Italome Ohikhuare at HFF

The Broadwater Studio 1078 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, CA

Mermaid Written & Performed by Italome Ohikhuare Directed by Matthew Singletary at the Hollywood Fringe Festival (HFF) SUNDANCE INSTITUTE KNIGHT FELLOWS PROJECT 2024 FRINGE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER An American bridesmaid clashes with her Nigerian relatives at a family wedding. But her life changes ...

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Dear James by Anthony Rucker at HFF

Hudson Backstage Theatre 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

Dear James by Anthony Rucker Featuring Charles Reese at the Hollywood Fringe Festival A thought provoking, entertaining, and insightful journey through the mind of the renowned poet Anthony ‘Da Boogie Man’  Rucker in the form of a conversation with James Baldwin. Walk ...

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