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”!
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 …