‘Holy Ground’ Documentary to Make Its World Premiere at the 2026 International Black Theatre Festival
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) proudly announces Holy Ground: The Legacy of the National Black Theatre Festival…
IBTF to Honor Phylicia Rashad with Sidney Poitier Lifetime Achievement Award
The International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) will honor acclaimed actress, director, educator, and cultural icon Phylicia Rashad with the prestigious Sidney Poitier Lifetime Achievement Award…
International Black Theatre Festival Unveils 2026 Mainstage Lineup
The International Black Theatre Festival is proud to announce the Mainstage program for the 18th biennial festival, returning to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, July 27 – August 1, 2026.
Global Stories, ‘Running for My Life’ & ‘In the Black’, Headline the 2026 Larry Leon Hamlin Solo Series
The International Black Theatre Festival returns with the Larry Leon Hamlin Solo Performance Series, highlighting internationally recognized artists…
Emerging Theatre Artists Rise with the 2026 Mabel P. Robinson Award
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) announces the 2026 recipients of the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts Mabel P. Robinson Emerging Artist Awards…
Angela Robinson, Peter Parros Named Celebrity Co-Chairs of the 2026 International Black Theatre Festival
The International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) proudly announces acclaimed actors Angela Robinson and Peter Parros as Celebrity Co-Chairs…
NC Black Rep Announces 15th Anniversary Production of ‘The Legend of Buster Neal’
NC Black Rep announces its upcoming production of The Legend of Buster Neal, the powerful and multi-generational family drama…
From NC Black Rep to NYC: Debbie Allen to Direct ‘Phenomenal Woman’ on Broadway
Premiered by the North Carolina Black Repertory Company in 2023, ‘Phenomenal Woman…
NC Black Rep Reimagines Ossie Davis’ Historic Broadway Comedy, ‘Purlie Victorious’
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) announces its upcoming production of Purlie Victorious, the spirited comedy…
NC Black Rep to Collaborate With New Federal Theatre on ‘Blooming in Dry Season’
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) will partner with Woodie King Jr.’s on the rolling world premiere of Eljon Wardally’s Blooming in Dry Season…
Cast & Design Team Announced for August Wilson’s ‘Fences’
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) will produce August Wilson’s ‘Fences’, February 28 – March 16, 2025, at Hanesbrands Theatre, 209. N. Spruce Street, Winston-Salem, NC. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize…
NC Black Rep Reveals 2025 Season: A King’s Plight
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) announces its 2025 Season, A King’s Plight. The company’s forty-sixth season will feature three mainstage productions that shine a light on Black patriarchs…
‘Sacred Threads’: New Exhibition Shares History of NC Black Rep
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) reveals its storied archives to revive the spirited costumes from a vast 45-year performance Repertory. ‘Sacred Threads’ showcases one-of-a-kind costumes…
World Premieres Revealed For ‘Finding Holy Ground’
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) in conjunction with Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity and Wake the Arts Initiative, along with generous support from the Henry Luce Foundation, have announced dates…
NC Black Rep Reveals Program For the 2024 International Black Theatre Festival
North Carolina Black Repertory Company has announced the mainstage program for its 18th biennial International Black Theatre Festival, taking place July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, NC.
Clifton Davis, Tamara Tunie named Co-Chairs for the 2024 International Black Theatre Festival
The International Black Theatre Festival, considered the biggest event in Black theatre, will mark its 35th year in Winston-Salem, July 29 to August 3.
NC Black Rep to Kick-Off the 2024 International Black Theatre Festival
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) is set to host a “marvtastic” mixer and fundraising initiative on Monday, May 6, from 6 to 8 pm at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts…
‘Coconut Cake’ Opens April 4 at Hanesbrands Theatre
NC Black Rep will produce Coconut Cake by Melda Beaty, April 4-14, 2024, at Hanesbrands Theatre, 209. N. Spruce Street, Winston-Salem, NC. Coconut Cake tells the story of four retirees who spend their days debating the mysteries of life…
Submissions Open for the Tonya Pinkins Legacy Award
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) is excited to open submissions for the inaugural Tonya Pinkins Legacy Award at the 2024 International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF). NC Black Rep will bring the winning theatre artist to IBTF…
NC Black Rep to Reveal New Brand Identity and Website
For the first time in its 44-year history, the North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) will reveal a new look and feel for both NC Black Rep and the National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF).