This is a really exciting time! Shoppin’ for N.I.G.G.A.S is happening in November and there is such an amazing group beginning to form for that event and for Blackboard! I’d like to give a personal shout-out to Blackboard’s New PR Representative, Kym, who is already hard at work on this event! There are no words …
for the September 13, 2010 Reading The following is the breakdown. If you are interested, please send HS and RESUME to info@blackboardplays.com, and goodfilmthecompany@gmail.com ____________________________ AFTER GREENSBORO by Deborah Goodwin Crime Drama “It’s twenty five years after Greensboro’s notorious 1979 massacre, where Klansmen descended on innocent civilians and opened fire, sanctioned by local police. Twin …
Angela raps! Did you know? We are nearly at the end. We need your support because it’s too late…
Almeria, Angela and I met on Saturday – I don’t think anyone wants to think about what happens if we don’t reach our goal on Wednesday – I certainly don’t. I guess we need a miracle right now – that or a really generous donor… a few generous donors – that would be nice… I …
Angela Hanks and Blackboard are in need! We’re producing Angela’s plays and everything was decided very quickly – so we’re doing what we can to help… Kickstarter.com is what we are using to raise the funds – $4,000.00 that we need by next week! If we don’t reach our goal, then all of the money …
Blackboard is not over – we’ve been silent, but busy. the cell, as many of you know is Under Construction, so we’ve been taking a rest… I graduated from the New School and we’re gearing up for the fall! Many of the playwrights who have been through Blackboard have been busy as well, Shaun Neblett …
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 …
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 …
Hear Shaun Neblett talk about his play, Illmatic…
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”!