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The Yard @ Juilliard

By blackboardplays on Saturday, March 27, 2010

Sunday, March 21st, there was a very special event at Juilliard, concerning the recent production of Branden Jacob-Jenkins’ Neighbors. The evening brought a variety of panelists together.  A few Blackboard attendees were also there, and the atmosphere was safe enough for a 4 hour plus dialogue which included the post-discussion reception. I did not see …

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Playwright Conversations

By blackboardplays on Monday, March 22, 2010

Thank You for visiting Blackboard’s Blog!  This is the place where we can discuss in between our monthly gatherings @ the cell. We will post responses to readings, playwright interviews and other news in Black Theatre around the world! You will notice a few posts prior to this date.  These are things I felt vital …

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Shaun Neblett

By blackboardplays on Monday, November 2, 2009

Hear Shaun Neblett talk about his play, Illmatic…

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Deborah Goodwin Interview

By blackboardplays on Monday, October 26, 2009

In late July of 2009,  Deborah was the first of my Playwright Interviews.  CHERRYS featured at a Blackboard Community evening in June.  CHERRYS had two readings in September.  The second, filling the space at “the cell”!

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Why Tyler Perry Isn’t Enough for Black People

By blackboardplays on Monday, October 1, 2007

Tyler Perry is doing a lot for Blacks in Hollywood and paving a way for others – showing young Black men and women that they can write, direct, produce and maybe even star in their own films. It is this drive, this energy that we need in the Black community, but at what price? While …

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