BHM Heroes: Willmer “Little Ax” Broadnax
Willmer “Little Ax” Broadnax was a popular American gospel singer, member of one of the most popular gospel quartets in gospel history, and a trans man. Born in Houston Texas in 1916, Willmer was assigned
BHM Heroes Presents: Tarell Alvin McCraney!
If you’ve seen the beautiful, heart-wrenching film that is, Moonlight, then you’re already aware of this man’s brilliance. Barry Jenkins wrote and directed the film Moonlight, but it was adapted from Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play,
Mary Elizabeth Bowser
Contrary to the popular narrative, there were more Black women actively involved in the American Civil War than Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth. While both of these extraordinary Black women deserve their accolades and should
BRTW presents FRUIT
BRTW Presents FRUIT in a series of readings starting in February, 2017 The hesitant rediscovery of one's body. The power-hungry dominance that looms over a neighborhood. Therapy. Addiction. And a walk of shame the distance
Summoned at Nora’s Playhouse
BRTW presents Summoned at Nora's Playhouse Black Revolutionary Theatre Workshop, LLC is proud to present Summoned by BRTW ensemble member, Sheyenne Javonne Brown. A modern adaptation of the timeless myth of Orpheus and Eurydice set against the
BRTW brings the REVOLUTION to HERE Arts Center
BRTW presents REVOLUTION at HERE Arts Center After a successful Northeast tour, Black Revolutionary Theatre Workshop is bringing REVOLUTION to HERE Arts Center for its NYC Premiere. “It reaches into the audience and slams them on the ground.
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BRTW exists to disrupt any and all oppressive systems that marginalize Black people using narrative and performance as a methodology to recenter Black people and experiences. With economic, social, educational, healthcare, housing, and political injustice facing our community, BRTW aims to tackle the issues that impact us while becoming a beacon for Black opportunity within the arts.